To close out the celebration of “Alive and Kick’n,” audiences were about to come and meet those dancing feet. Players presented for the first time the classic musical “42nd Street.” Opening weekend Director Alan Wilson had to go on in an emergency situation to play the part of Pat Denning, suitor to the leading lady, Dorothy Brock. During one of the Sunday matinees, the power went out just before curtain time. A squirrel had accidentally gotten into the power box on the main line pole near the exterior of the building and met its demise. All efforts were made to get the patrons seating for the final Sunday matinee performance, or any other evening performances that had seats available.
This show received high praise for all aspects of the production. The reviewer noted, “You know that you have witnessed a successful production when at evenings end, the patrons are leaving the theatre smiling, humming and dancing their way out the exit doors, instead of sighing, grimacing and watch gazing that can occur with a less than successful production.” In the “42nd Street” program was the announcement of the 2003-2004 season, and the early-bird special that would save buyers $5.00 if purchased season tickets during the run of “42nd Street.”. The 80th season was a very successful season.
