EMPIRE THEATRE
DRAMA AND MUSIC The exploits of a swing band in ' a bomber factory provide a full measure of comedy and music in “ Priorities on Parade.” which opened at the Empire Theatre yesterday. The cast is made up cf a young and high-spirited group of players, and they give a bright and refreshing performance. Ann Miller is the singing star of a band which arrives at a large aircraft factory in which many of the workers are women. The bana s oerformances so stimulate/ the workers that a record output is achieved, and the bandsmen finally decided to stay at the factory and do their part in defeating the Axis. ” Priorities on Parade incorpcrates all the ingredients of good all-round entertainment, and is spiced with a number of song “ hits. Supporting Ann Miller in the starring role are Bettv Rhodes, Jerry Colonna, and Johnnie Johnston. Box plans are at the D.I.C. and the theatre.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25458, 12 February 1944, Page 7
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155EMPIRE THEATRE Otago Daily Times, Issue 25458, 12 February 1944, Page 7
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