I’m sure most of your have seen the classic film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, with George Raft, Pat O’Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee and Nehemiah Persoff. This musical version “modifies” the original screenplay and does some gender bending.

The main plot remains the same: two Chicago musicians disguise themselves by dressing as women to escape from gangsters when they witness them committing multiple murders. The two musicians join an all-woman jazz band that is touring the U.S. and will finally end up in San Diego. But, the gangsters–who plan to eliminate the witnesses–aren’t far behind.

While I found the music just okay–jazz from the 1930s–the choreography is just great! If you like tap dancing, this is the musical for you! Terrific energy and agility! I also enjoyed the many comedy moments in this production. GRADE: B