Hermitage and Mercer County are preparing for the arrival of the touring musical ‘In the Mood … A 1940s Musical Revue’.
The show combines many different artists and songs from the big band era in a salute to a time in our nation’s history and the music that inspired it.
The revue is performed by a 19-member cast, including 6 singers and swing dancers and a 13-piece big band named the String of Pearls Orchestra. The performance covers a broad range of songs from the ‘30s and ‘40s, including Tuxedo Junction, Chatanooga Choo-Choo, and, of course, In the Mood. The styles the songs are performed in are changed up during the revue, ranging from jazzy, to sentimental, to patriotic, to nostalgic.
The musical revue has been running for 22 years now. It began as a celebration of an era where the entire country collectively listened and danced to swing music. This genre of music became synonymous with the hardship and spirit of World War II, so the show also sought to pay tribute to the men and women who gave so much during this time. Since its opening, the group has performed all across the world.
The show will be performed on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 pm at the W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in advance. Anyone interested in more information can look to the Flyers or the website for extra details.
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