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Knoch stages '42nd Street'

Appearing in the Knoch High School production of “42nd Street” are, front from left, Sammy Jo Barnes, Bronwyn Wain, Addy Albert, and Kaylee Perroz; rear, from left, Brecken Farrell, Aidan Neigh and Caelan Hinterlang. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. March 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. March 5.

SAXONBURG — Knoch High School will present the musical “42nd Street” at 7:30 p.m. March 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. March 5.

Reserved seat tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the school auditorium lobby from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 to to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 3 and 4 and 12:30 to 2 p.m. March 5.

Tickets are also available at www.ShowTix4U or by calling 1-866-967-8216.

A classic and beloved tale of show business, “42nd Street” tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway.

Peggy arrives in New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pa., armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy’s talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of “Pretty Lady,” his newest show.

Peggy also finds herself forming a fast friendships with leading actor Billy Lawlor and “Anytime Annie” Reilly, who help her navigate the temperament of Broadway diva Dorothy Brock.

When Dorothy is injured during the show’s previews, “Pretty Lady” looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer.

Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is the stuff of show business dreams. “42nd Street” is full of show-stopping dances, including “We’re in the Money,” “Go Into Your Dance,” and “The Lullaby of Broadway.”

Jennifer Bronder is the producer/director and Diane Beckstead is the vocal director.

Natalie Watt is the choreographer, Ricardo Hayden Jr, the orchestra director and Shawn Wirginis, the technical director.

Nance Conlon is the costume designer and constructor, and Jeannette Adams is the artistic consultant.

Scott Emmel is the sound and lighting supervisor, and Stephanie Kaltenbaugh and Mackenzie Mead are student directors.

Cast

Peggy Sawyer, Addy Albert; Julian Marsh, Aidan Neigh; Dorothy Brock, Bronwyn Wain; Billy Lawlor, Brecken Farrell; Maggie Jones, Sammy Jo Barnes; Bert Barry, Caelan Hinterlang;

“Anytime Annie” Reilly, Kaylee Perroz; Pat Denning, John Ejzak; Andi Lee, Mackenzie Matlack; Abner Dillon, Max McAuley; and Mac, Christian Cendrowski.

Dance Troupe

Ali Adams, dance captain; Phyllis, Ali Adams; Gladys, Libby Casey; Lorraine, Makayla Heinle; Diane, Lexi Frye; Ethel, Jamie Timko; and Winnie, Grace Venatta.

Act 1

Man’s voice, Derek McGill; girl’s voice, Nikki Ambrose; second woman, Katie Parker; second girl, Caroline Tanner; Oscar, Thomas Beblo; Gypsy Tea Kettle waitress, Annalie Zito; thugs, Henry Palmer, Theresia Fisher and Gabriella Fisher; conductor, Sarah Seybert; girl, Maddie Holben; Willard, Henry Palmer; and doctor, Emma Zinsky.

Act 2

Voices, Paige Misitis, Caroline Ejzak and Liz Albert; ‘Sunny Side’ soloists: Torrance Bajuszik, Dori Shearer, Hannah Srock, Derek McGill, Liz Albert, Caroline Ejzak and Rachel Steiner; boy, Derek McGill; girl, Paige Misitis; boy, Thomas Beblo; girl, Torrance Bajuszik; two girls, Rachel Steiner and Hannah Srock; another boy, Thomas Beblo; another girl, Dori Shearer; boy, Derek McGill; and woman, Liz Albert.

Girl, Ella Santora; “42nd Street Ballet:” two police officers, Sumer Jasmine, Christine Ciganik; pickpocket, Amelya Lyon; young soldier, Henry Palmer; gangster, Derek McGill; and gangster’s moll, Tiffany Mix.

Ensemble

Ali Adams, Addy Albert, Nikki Ambrose, Torrance Bajuszik, Samm Jo Barnes, Thomas Beblo, Kayla Bloom, Libby Casey, Christian Cendrowski, Christine Cignak, Emily Cignak,

Chaldee Durand, Caroline Ejzak, John Ejzak, Brecken Farrell, Meghan Faybik, Gabriella Fisher, Lexi Frye, Sam Gallagher, Makayla Heinle,

Caelen Hinterlang, Madison Holben, MacKenzie Huggins, Sumer Jasmine, Amelya Lyon, Mackenzie Matlak, Chloe McAnallen, Max McAuley, Derek McGill, Paige Misitis, Marissa Mittica,

Tiffany Mix, Catherine Morgus, Aidan Neigh, Henry Palmer. Katheryn Parker, Kaylee Perroz, Annie Perschke, Johanna Raab, Alyssa Ripper, Danielle Rolewski, Jordan Rumbaugh,’

Elle Santora, Sarah Seybert, Dori Shearer, Hannah Srock, Rachel Steiner, Caroline Tanner, Jamie Timko, Kayla Travis Anna Marie Wise, Grace Venatta, Bronwyn Wain, Emma Zinsky and Annalie Zito.

Stage Crew

Kori Alcantara, Charles Brandt, Erin Brandt, Angela Buttyan, John Daugherty, Dalton Dawson, Jessica Gable, Mimi Gable, Liz Goldscheitter, Caleb Haines

Michael Lawton, Sarah Massa, Ken Miller, Calvin Mitchell, Andrew Olczak, Katie Parker, Scott Parker, Johanna Raab, JT Schemrich, Sarah Seybert, Caitlin Sutej, Sara Swarlis, Abbey Walker and Annalie Zito

Pit Orchestra

Kaylynn Brumbaugh, Louise Brumbaugh, Maddie Crytzer, Ashley Ivanko, Stephanie Justi, Mihkayla Perkins,

Nix Pawlowski, Haley Rearick, Nick Ripper, Dylan Rodriguez, Zach Rohland, Brenden Smith, Gracie Smith, Haley Vissari and David Wymer.

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