Busby Berkeley, who also designed many of the sets used in his numbers, brought a scale to the movie musical that was truly gargantuan with 42ND STREET ('33). It involved hundreds of dancers moving in unison with all manner of props through fantastic environments. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

The raw, unfiltered truth behind *Vanya on 42nd Street*! Discover why one half of this iconic duo actively tried to *escape* the world of theater at that moment—it wasn't a play they wanted, but a deep dive into their own lives using Chekhov's text. Hear the struggle against a form they had grown to resent, and how that decision paved the way for radical naturalism. A masterclass in artistic redirection straight from the source. #VanyaOn42ndStreet #TheaterVsFilm #WallaceShawn #BehindTheScenes #A

Go behind the scenes in this sneak peek of rehearsals with the cast from 42nd Street, delving into what makes this show so spectacular! 📅 Mon 16 - Sat 21 Oct 🎟️ https://atgtix.co/3MgnBuO | Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester

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