Swingtime Canteen Marches into the Ivoryton Playhouse Theater
Swingtime Canteen Marches into the Ivoryton Playhouse Theater By David Pulvermacher (Image from ivorytonplayhouse.org) Step into a world of joy, celebration, and patriotism with Ivoryton’s latest production, Swingtime Canteen . It’s a lively and heartfelt show that passes the torch from the Greatest Generation to our own; Swingtime Canteen is a charismatic fictional show for all ages, just in time for Memorial Day. This spirited musical, written by Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci, and Charles Bush, weaves the story of eight women from diverse backgrounds, uniting to form an all-woman big band. Be captivated by the charm of Hollywood star Marian Ames and her band as they dazzle the troops at the Swingtime Canteen in 1944 London, England. As World War II rages on through Europe, Ames and her band strive to bring a smile to the troop’s faces. Each of the leads takes turns opening up to the audience about their personal tie t