42nd Street Moon opened its 2009 season on Halloween night with Destry Rides Again, a musical that takes place in the fictional town of Bottleneck. The plot is based on the classic struggle between good vs. evil, as the new sheriff, Tom Destry, is tempted by Frenchy, the dance hall girl at the Last Chance Saloon. The score features numbers such as "Are You Ready", "Gyp Watson? I Say Hello", "Anyone Would Love You", and "Ev'ry Once in a While." Connie Champagne will play Frenchy, while the role of sheriff Tom Destry will be played by Leonard Gershe.
42nd Street Moon is a unique San Francisco theatre company that performs musicals from the classic Broadway era from 1910 to the 1970's. Opened in 1993, the company has showcased five productions a year in an intimate setting which allows the audience to hear the work and to utilize their imaginations.
Destry Rides Again will be playing at the Eureka Theatre, located at 215 Jackson Street. Tickets are priced at $34 and $44 and may be purchased online or by calling (415) 255-8207.
For more information about tickets and performances please visit www.42ndstreetmoon.org.
