Come to the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook to see the Broadway musical “42nd Street” October 26-January 7, and stay at the nearby and affordable Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside!
Tap through this year’s holiday season with the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, “42nd Street!” In this beloved Broadway classic, Peggy Sawyer lands a bigger break in New York City than expected. When the leading lady injures her ankle, Peggy gets the chance of a lifetime to rise from showgirl to star. With show-stopping tap numbers and hits such as “We’re In The Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway,” there’s no question that “42nd Street” will dazzle you this winter at Drury Lane Theatre.
“42nd Street” is based on the 1933 film of the same name. It opened on Broadway in 1980 and ran for nine years! With lyrics by legends Johnny Mercer and Al Dubin, and music by Harry Warren, the show has played in a continuous loop around the world. The 2001 revival of “42nd Street” won two more Tony Awards, for Best Revival of a Musical and Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical (Christine Ebersole).
The Drury lane Theatre is located at 100 Drury Lane in Oak Brook Terrace. For ticket and show times, go online to http://www.drurylanetheatre.com/tickets/single-ticket-prices and follow the prompts.
Best Western Plus Chicago Hotel at Hillside, just minutes away from the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, offers free shuttle service to and from O’Hare Airport in Chicago. The hotel offers affordable, comfortable rooms, a breakfast bar and restaurant and much more. The hotel is pet friendly and offers AAA rates.