LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY PERFORMANCE “42ND STREET” SETS STAGE AS MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE’S ULTIMATE PRODUCTION THIS SEASON

 

LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY PERFORMANCE “42ND STREET” SETS STAGE AS MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE’S ULTIMATE PRODUCTION THIS SEASON

Ushering in the final production this season, this revival of a classic Broadway show will have the local Theatre guests tapping along.

March 4, 2024 (Jupiter, Fla.) — To close out the wildly popular, and nearly completely sold-out 2023/2024 season, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre has set the stage for a smash-hit Broadway adaptation of 42nd Street, from March 12 through 31. Audiences are invited to be transported back to the glitz and glamour of 1930s Broadway in a spectacular revival of this beloved musical. A timeless production, 

42nd Street boasts an upbeat lineup of iconic songs including "Lullaby of Broadway" and "We're in the Money," promising to captivate theatre-goers with its dazzling choreography and heartwarming story of dreams coming true.

Originally opening on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on August 25, 1980, 42nd Street quickly became a sensation, and garnered two Tony Awards® in 1981 for Best Musical and Best Choreography. The production's success led to runs at the Majestic and St. James Theatres, ultimately achieving a remarkable 3,486 performances. In 2001, the first Broadway revival of 42nd Street delighted audiences at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, earning critical acclaim and running for 1,524 performances. 

“The Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s production of 42nd Street is a celebration of Broadway's rich history and enduring legacy,” said Andrew Kato, Producing Artistic Director/Chief Executive of the Theatre. “With its unforgettable tunes and timeless story, 42nd Street continues to resonate with audiences around the world, and we are thrilled to bring this classic musical to life on our stage to close out our record breaking 20th Anniversary Season.”

Set against the backdrop of bustling New York City, 42nd Street follows the journey of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young dancer from Allentown, Pennsylvania, who dreams of making it big on Broadway. When Peggy catches the eye of legendary director Julian Marsh, she is thrust into the spotlight as a chorus girl in the new Broadway musical "Pretty Lady." However, when the show's leading lady is injured, Peggy's star begins to rise as she steps into the role of a lifetime.

Filled with show-stopping tap numbers, dazzling costumes, and infectious energy, 42nd Street is a celebration of dreams, determination, and the magic of the stage, brought to life by an exceptional cast. Angie Schworer, who will play Dorothy Brock, has Broadway credits like Some Like It Hot, The Prom, Something Rotten, The Producers, Big Fish, and more. John Preator who will star as Julian Marsh was last seen as the darkly conflicted John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Playing Maggie Jones is Michele Ragusa, a Broadway and Maltz Jupiter Theatre star. Taylor Quick, a Maltz Jupiter Theatre returning favorite and Broadway star graces the stage as Peggy Sawyer. Also returning to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage is Allie Beltran as Lorraine/Ensemble. Kalista Curbelo makes her Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut as Ensemble. Scott Cote, whose resume includes Broadway National tours like The Play That Goes Wrong, Something Rotten! and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang makes a return as Bert Barry. Jonathan Eisele, who most recently performed in Sweet Charity returns to the local Jupiter theatre as Ensemble. Stephen Eisenwasser, making his debut in Jupiter as Ensemble for this performance, comes on the heels of a successful run as Mike in A Chorus Line at LPAC. Gracing the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s stage again but this time as Mac/Ensemble/Dance Captain/Assistant Director is Ian Coulter-Buford. Kai Horvit, who recently starred in Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, will be part of the Ensemble, as well as Masumi Iwai whose Broadway credits consist of Funny Girl (OBC). Alex Jorth makes his return as Ensemble/Andy Lee for his tenth show with Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Maya Imani previously was seen on the first national tour of Mean Girls and will be making her Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut as Ensemble/Ann “Annietime Annie” Reilly. Wayne LeGette, who recently played Scrooge in Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, will be taking the stage as Abner Dillon. Cat Pagano, who will play Ensemble/Phyllis, has recent credits from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, West Side Story, and Beauty and the Beast. Jay L. Johnson, whose resume consists of many regional credits across the country, will be performing as Pat Denning. Kellyanna Polk Wackym makes her third return to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre as Ensemble and was previously seen in Jupiter as part of Chicago and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Christian Probst, who was recently seen on Broadway in ALW’s Bad Cinderella and The Book of Mormon makes his Maltz Jupiter Theatre debut as Billy Lawlor. Larry Toyter will take the stage as Ensemble and has been seen in Julian Marsh’s show at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. 

Jennifer Werner, the Director of 42nd Street, has a long resume of notable performances including currently working as the Supervising Associate Director of The Book of Mormon Worldwide (Broadway, London, UK/European Tour, US Tour) and has worked as the Associate Director on The Cottage, Broadway; Follies, The Most Happy Fella, and Call Me Madam. Regionally she has Directed and/or Choreographed for NC Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Casa Manana, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and the Engeman Theatre. Kristyn Pope, is the 42nd Street talented choreographer with credits like Cabaret and Mary Poppins. With a long list of national and regional tours like Memphis (Carbonell nomination), Newsies, Sweeney Todd, Grease, Hello, Dolly! and more, Michael Ursua adds talent as the Musical Director/Keys. 

Talented designers of the 42nd Street set include: April Soroko as the Costume Designer, Kirk Bookman as the Lighting Designer, Scott Stauffer as the Sound Designer, Nathan W. Scheuer as the Projection Designer and Kevin S. Foster II as the Wig Designer. Suzanne Clement Jones serves as the Production Stage Manager, Randall Swinton is the Assistant Stage Manager and Bob Cline is the Casting Director. 

42nd Street sponsors include Jana & Ken Kahn - LRP Media Group, Dee Dee & Marty and Douglas Jaffe as Trustees of The Jeff Hunter Charitable Trust, John Osher, Marjorie Yashar & Gerry Gibian.

Individual tickets to 42nd Street can be purchased online now beginning at $50 per ticket.  Single, group, and premium box office tickets for 42nd Street can be purchased through the Maltz Jupiter Theatre at go.jupitertheatre.org or call: (561) 575-2223. The Box Office is open weekdays between 10 am - 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm.

 

Free Master Class Series

The Theatre is once again pulling back the curtain on how this magical 20th Anniversary Season was created with a series of free Master Classes.  Kicking off on March 9, 2024, at 11:00am and 1:00pm, "Setting Up a Sensational Season" offers a unique opportunity to delve into the minds of our marketing team. Learn firsthand from our illustrator, video editor, web designer, press agent, and Marketing Manager as they reveal the creative process behind promoting our shows, from initial concepts to final campaigns. On March 16, 2024, at 11:00am, join us for "42nd Street: Remarkable, to Raunchy, to Reborn" as we explore the fascinating history of 42nd Street, from its seedy past to its legendary renaissance as the "Crossroads of the World." Dive into the intricate planning required to bring our productions to life with "Production Puzzle" on March 23, 2024, at 11:00am, where our production team will unveil the secrets of coordinating one of the largest sets ever seen on our stage. Finally, on March 30, 2024, at 11:00am, don't miss "Reviewing the Situation," a candid reflection on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's twenty-year journey, where we invite you to share your critiques and celebrate our successes and failures together. Don't miss these exclusive opportunities to gain insight into the world of theatre production – reserve your spot now for these free events by visiting https://www.jupitertheatre.org/maltz-master-class. 

 

Summer Camp Lineup

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre recently unveiled an exciting lineup of spring and summer camps ranging from one-day-long to three-weeks long for grades Pre-K through 12. In effort to enrich children’s arts education and knowledge, the local Theatre will be offering an array of camps such as Mean Girls and The Wizard of Oz performances to dance and acting classes. To see more or to sign up for classes, visit https://www.jupitertheatre.org/conservatory. Summer camp Open House will be held on March 29 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre - all families are welcome.

 

2024/2025 Season

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre recently announced an exciting 2024/2025 season lineup, priding itself in producing both classic and new plays, and musicals on a grand scale. Performances will include Deceived, based on Patrick Hamilton’s GASLIGHT and adapted by Johanna Wright and Patty Jamieson (October 27-November 10, 2024), Once – A Musical (December 3 – 15, 2024), Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical (January 7- 26, 2025), The Lehman Trilogy (February 16 – March 2, 2025), and Guys and Dolls (March 18 – April 6, 2025).  Limited Engagements are now on sale for the 2024/2025 season. Tickets for the new season are currently only available to subscribers. To become a Season Subscriber, contact the Box Office at (561) 575-2223 or visit: www.jupitertheatre.org/season-subscriptions

 

The Island Theatre

Adding a second space coined “The Island Theatre” or also known as a “black box” theatre, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre will be debuting an additional space for performances with flexible seating that will change depending on the type of production. The largest layout includes 198 comfortable seats that can telescopically collapse creating opportunities for various other seating configurations. Having a second theatre within the establishment will allow the organization to diversify both audiences and programming, offering small scale-musicals, plays, museum exhibitions, movie screenings, and cabarets – all of which will be performed when the MainStage is not occupied by seasonal productions.  Shows at the Island Theatre will include an additional two-week run of a drama; cabarets by national and local artists; special one-night performances; various holiday concerts; and short-run weekends that include a mentalist, comedy and an aerial/acrobatic experience. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2024. Presale for donors and subscribers starts on April 15. The full schedule of shows will be announced in March. 

 

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently, the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,200 and has world-class classroom facilities supporting its Goldner Conservatory, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. Having recently completed a stunning $42 million renovation, the Theatre now boasts state-of-the-art professional facilities supporting talented artists who create Broadway-quality productions on stage. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence. For more information about upcoming shows and activities at the Goldner Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at: (561) 575-2223.

 

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