Footlight nyc4/11/2023 ![]() ![]() A group of 15 friends of Marymount Manhattan enjoyed a lovely dinner and cocktails before watching the second night of Stage Door. The week’s events continued on Thursday, November 23 rd, with an intimate, informal evening hosted by President Judson Shaver in the College’s Regina Peruggi Room. (Check out their glowing endorsement on The Rehearsal Club’s Facebook page.) The women of The Rehearsal Club shared their feedback with MMC’s Theatre Department, giving rave reviews across the board. Seven women who resided in The Rehearsal Club in the 1950’s, ‘60’s, and ‘70’s, came to the Marymount Manhattan production: Jean Preece, Denise Pence, Lee Kelley, Judy Jenson, Kathy Conry, Rise Clemmer, and Terry Baughan. The boarding house (called The Footlights Club in the production) was the centerpiece of the show. The Rehearsal Club, which opened in 1913 as a residence for young women of the stage, became a theatre legend when Stage Door premiered in 1936. “On opening night it was fantastic to have women attend from The Rehearsal Club, on which Stage Door is based, and be so enthused over our production,” said Professor David Mold, Chair of the Division of Fine & Performing Arts, and Director of the show. There wasn’t an empty seat in the house – and the cast and crew were deeply moved to perform for a group of special guests. ![]() Opening night on Wednesday, November 22 nd, welcomed students, faculty, and staff from the Marymount Manhattan community, as well as theatre-lovers from throughout New York City. Kaufman’s Stage Door spurred a week-long flurry of events on campus, bringing old friends together and introducing a new generation to the much-loved play in the Theresa Lang Theatre. Marymount Manhattan College’s production of Edna Ferber & George S. ![]()
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