NO, NO, NANETTE Charms its Way Back to San Francisco

No, No, Nanette is musical theatre's equivalent to the perfect glass of champagne. It sparkles, tickles your taste buds, and you can't get enough of it.

San Francisco's acclaimed 42nd Street Moon has announced the tap spectacular No, No, Nanette to close their 24th season. No, No, Nanette burst upon the theatre scene in 1925 with conCurrent Productions on Braodway, the West End, and Chicago. Although successful film adaptations were made in both 1930 and 1940, No, No, Nanette faded from the public's imagination until 1971, when a Broadway revival (supervised by film musical legend Busby Berkeley and featuring Golden Age film star Ruby Keeler) ran for over two years and won three Tony Awards. No, No, Nanette plays the Eureka Theatre at 215 Jackson Street in San Francisco from April 26-May 14, 2017. Tickets range from $28-$75 and can be purchased through the box office at (415) 255-8207 or online at www.42ndstmoon.org.

Co-Executive Directors Daniel Thomas and Daren A.C. Carollo feel No, No, Nanette is a perfect fit for San Francisco. "At the risk of sounding sentimental, No, No, Nanette is the kind of show that you leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart," says Thomas. "It's two hours of great music and great fun." "It is the Hamilton of its time. The energy is non-stop, the choreography will leave you gasping for air, and every character is lovable," says Carollo.

The plot of No, No, Nanette is a breezy romantic farce of mistaken identities, star-crossed lovers and tap-dancing flappers. Millionaire-with-a-heart-of-gold Jimmy Smith and his wife Sue raise their ward Nanette to be a respectable woman, but Nanette wants to "raise a little hell" in Atlantic City before settling down with her beloved, Tom. Meanwhile, Jimmy, in his desire to make people happy, has bankrolled the lives of three young ladies and, recognizing his wife might get the wrong idea, asks his lawyer friend Billy to help him out. Tom works for Billy, and Billy's wife Lucille is Sue's best friend...and everyone makes their own plan to end up in Atlantic City for the weekend, including the three young ladies with eyes on Jimmy's pocketbook.

The score, by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Irving Casear and Otto Harbach, features the standards "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy" as well as many other infectious tunes. You'll see why No, No, Nanette was once called "The Happiest Show in Town."

42nd Street Moon celebrates and preserves the art and spirit of the American Musical Theatre. We contribute to its evolution and continuing vitality by presenting intimately produced performances of classic and rarely performed musical works. Through our productions, educational programs, and community outreach, we are committed to increasing the awareness and appreciation of the rich heritage and cultural perspective of the musical theatre and its vast influence on the world stage.

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