Davie Joins Curtains!

The cast of Curtains welcomes a new member to their colorful crowd of actors!  Erin Davie dances onto the stage of the popular musical, “Curtains” tonight and she slips into the shoes of character Niki Harris.  Davie is well known for her work on Broadway’s “Grey Gardens” and Off-Broadway’s “The Glorious Ones.”  Davie is replacing actress Jill Paice, who originally created the role of Niki Harris, but who has moved on to portray Scarlett O’Hara in London’s world premiere of “Gone With the Wind.”  There is much anticipation among theater-goers to see how Davie will play out the role of the smitten Harris-though with all of her talents, it is assumed that she will perform exceptionally.

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, “The show, Curtains, unfolds backstage at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for its talent-free leading lady.  When the star dies on opening night, Lt. Frank Cioffi arrives to conduct an investigation.  But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder.”  This show is one that should keep you on the edge of your seat and you will love all of the ingenious twists and turns.  If you want to catch Erin Davie on the stage, be sure to get your pair of Curtains tickets.

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