42nd Street at Goodspeed — Page 2

I saw a production which made the (probably illegal but very interesting) decision to cast and play it as Julia Marsh, a just barely closeted lesbian. I don’t believe a single line was altered beyond pronouns but the whole subtext of the show became that Marsh saw more than talent in Peggy, she saw someone like her. And it was very pointed that Peggy does not go off with the tenor lead at the end of the show; the finale encore of “42nd Street” became less about the seamy side of show business and more about recognizing a path Marsh had been down herself.

ren598: I drove down from Boston to check this out (evening show) along with Fun Home (matinee show) at the TheaterWorks Hartford with Aaron Lazar and Christiane Noll. I'm glad I did as both productions were phenomenal. This show in particular was probably the best thing I've seen at Goodspeed. Considering the small stage, I think they did a great job of making this work. And the cast was just amazing led by Kate Baldwin and Max von Essen. You should definitely check both out if you can.

So happy to hear your feedback. I also booked Fun Home for my trip to Connecticut at the end of the month. Excited that I will be seeing two Tesori musicals this Fall.

What a lovely weekend taking in the Connecticut Fall foliage and getting to experience the 42nd Street extravaganza. What a production! Max von Essen, Kate Baldwin, Carina-Kay Louchiey, Eloise Kropp were outstanding. Definitely one of the best Goodspeed shows I have ever seen. I wish they would extend so I could see it again. Get this on your calendar if you can find a ticket.
Scenic, projection, lighting and costume design A++.

Also recommend Fun Home at Theaterworks Hartford with Aaron Lazar and Christiane Noll. Julia Nightingale (Medium Allison) stole and broke my heart. Lovely space.