In Town
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"In Town" is a British musical comedy that was first performed in 1955. The show is set in London's Soho district and follows a group of characters as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of city life. At the center of the story is a young American woman named Peggy Porterfield, who arrives in London with dreams of becoming a famous dancer. She soon meets and falls in love with a struggling songwriter named Johnny, who works at a music publishing company.
As Peggy tries to make her mark in the dance world, she becomes embroiled in the shady dealings of a gangster named Harry Diamond. Meanwhile, Johnny's boss, Mr. Gower, is facing financial ruin and turns to Harry for help. In a series of mistaken identities and misadventures, the characters find themselves in increasingly complicated situations.
The show features a lively score by Tony Hatch and a witty book by Joe Masteroff. Songs like "Don't Dilly Dally on the Way" and "The Night That We Were Wed" have become classics of the British musical theater canon. "In Town" is a charming, nostalgic look at mid-20th century London, and a delightful romp through the city's colorful streets.