The story is easy enough to follow. Peggy Sawyer is from the provinces and comes to NYC to follow her dream and be in the chorus of a show. She does not get the role initially, then gains it, and then is promptly fired after she is responsible for breaking the ankle of the show's star (Dorothy Brock). However, in a quick change of heart, the director decides that Peggy will go on, although not as a chorus girl. Instead she will be in the lead role, with 36 hours to learn all the songs and routines before opening on Broadway.
The characters are, if honest, very bland, and this production makes no attempt to cover that up. It is all about the dancing.
The 58 company members fill the stage with first class synchronised arm waving and toe tapping dancing. Lulu gave an exceptional performance, but it's the chorus that is the star of this show in their sparkling, glitzy outfits. To be able to dance with such a level of energy and for so long, whilst at the same time belt out songs without any appearance of tiring out is absolutely remarkable.
The 58 company members fill the stage with first class synchronised arm waving and toe tapping dancing. Lulu gave an exceptional performance, but it's the chorus that is the star of this show in their sparkling, glitzy outfits. To be able to dance with such a level of energy and for so long, whilst at the same time belt out songs without any appearance of tiring out is absolutely remarkable.
Whilst I wasn't overly enchanted by the story line or thrilled with the idea that you must be young and beautiful to be loved, it was a throwback to a different time and certainly an absolute spectacle to behold.
Recommended to all those who love sparkly costumes and terrific tap dance numbers. It certainly made me want to dust off my tap shoes and move on from my grade 1 tap!