Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) pays tribute to a sentimental American journey with the revival of its popular original musical revue, “Remembering the ’40s,” on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m.
Veterans of all wars are honored guests with free admission, and are welcome to appear wearing service attire or uniform, adding a deep sense of patriotism to the production, according to the theatre, located at 617 Lexington St., Waltham.
Back by popular demand, the show takes the audience down memory lane with a tribute to big bands, blackouts, Doughboys, Rosie the Riveter and radio shows through the music of Glen Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Bob Hope, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kate Smith, and the likes of Burns and Allen and Abbott and Costello rounding out the nostalgic sights and sounds of a beloved era in American history. The War Front, the Home Front, big band, swing, radio, ’40s Hollywood and Broadway share center stage. RMT’s cavalcade of musical theater stars hit the stage in full force, reliving the Rexall Radio Hour, nostalgia of old-time holidays, Broadway in its heyday, a show-stopping U.S.O. show and more.
An exclusive arrangement features world famous precision dancers in the production, with 12 former Radio City Rockettes from across the country, choreographed by former Rockette Sandra Philpott.
The show features a classic sentimental repertoire from the beloved era, including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “This Is the Army,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “There Is Nothing Like a Dame” from “South Pacific” and the rousing title number from “Oklahoma!” Talented RMT impressionists recreate classic comic routines like Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First?” and Jack Benny and Mel Blanc’s “Si Sy Sue.” The entire theater will get to join the cast in singing Kate Smith’s version of “God Bless America.”
Tickets for “Remembering the ’40s” are $35 to $50 for adults, $32 to $47 for seniors, $25 for youth ages 5 to 18, and free for all war veterans by reservation. Student rush seats at 50 percent off are available one hour before curtain with a valid college ID.
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit reaglemusictheatre.org, call 781-891-5600 or visit the theater box office. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours on performance days until show curtain. Group rate tickets are available by calling Allison Russell at 781-891-5600, ext. 1201, or emailing russellgroupsales@gmail.com.