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Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Presents REMEMBERING THE '40S

By: Sep. 17, 2016
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Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will take audiences on a sentimental trip down memory lane with the revival of Remembering the 40's on October 1-2, 2016, Reagle's original musical revue recalling the 1940's home front. Featuring a talented cast of singers, dancers and actors, live music and period costumes, Remembering the 40's is a cherished tribute to the war generation. Sentimental repertoire from the era includes "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "I'll Be Seeing You," "This Is the Army" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". Remembering the 40's is Directed by Robert J. Eagle, Choreographed by Susan M. Chebookjian, with Music Direction by Paul S. Katz. The show will run for three performances on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2:00 pm at Reagle Music Theatre (617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452). To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.com, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office. Veterans of all wars are honored guests with free admission.

Back by popular demand, "Remembering the 40's" is a sentimental musical journey remembering the big bands, blackouts, Doughboys, Rosie the Riveter, the USO and the Rexall Radio Hour. Remember fondly the music of Glen Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Bob Hope, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kate Smith, and the likes of Burns and Allen and Abbott and Costello. The War Front, the Home Front, Swing, Radio, 40's Hollywood and Broadway all share center stage in this heartfelt revue perfect for audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $35 to $63 for adults; discounts apply for youth and seniors. Student rush seats at 50% off are available one hour before curtain with a valid college ID. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.reaglemusictheatre.com, call 781-891-5600, or visit the theater box office at 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA, 02452. Hours of operation are Mondaythrough Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours on performance days until show curtain. Group rate tickets are available by calling group sales at 781-891-5600, ext. 1201, or emailing groups@reaglemusictheatre.org.

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) has been bringing Broadway-quality musical theatre to the greater Boston area for 48 seasons. Under the creative direction of Robert J. Eagle the non-profit theater company's professional productions have earned IRNE and Moss Hart Memorial Awards as well as rave reviews from critics. Reagle's productions have attracted Broadway stars and legendary performers including Patti LuPone, Sally Struthers, Vicki Lawrence, Andrea McArdle and Shirley Jones. RMT is also committed to supporting arts education for area youth through Youth Education programs and by using theatre techniques tosupportthe Waltham Public Schools' curriculum.For the latest information on Reagle Music Theatre's programs and performances see www.reaglemusictheatre.org, and follow RMT on Facebook (ReagleMusicTheatre) and Twitter (@ReagleMusicThtr).



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