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Bootleggers, flappers and the music of George and Ira Gershwin will feature prominently in Lower Dauphin High School’s production of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” March 2-4 at 7 p.m.

The show, which debuted on Broadway in 2012, features classic Gershwin tunes like “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” and of course, “Nice Work if You Can Get It.” The story follows of charming and wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter, who meets rough female bootlegger Billie Bendix the weekend of his wedding. Jimmy, who has been married several times before, is preparing to marry Eileen Evergreen.

Jimmy will be played by senior Logan Grubb and understudied by Ian Bruce; Billie will be played by Beth Rose Schindler and understudied by Madi Miduri; Cookie McGee will be played by senior Frankie Vernouski and understudied by Larry Fausnight; Eileen Evergreen will be played by senior Meghan Johnson and understudied by Sierra Fields; and Duke Mahoney will be played by senior Patrick Norris. Tanner Kennedy will be Senator Evergreen; Gillian Miller will be Duchess Estonia; Emalee Douglass will be Jeannie Muldoon and her understudy will be Phoebe Gesford; Matthew Little will be Chief Berry; and Katie McDonough will be Millicent Winter.

Rounding out the cast will be chorus girls Sierra Fields, Madi Miduri, Chiara Meyers, Olivia Meyers, Phoebe Gesford, and Olivia Wagner. The vice squad will be Colby Stiffler, Ian Bruce, Larry Fausnight, Aidan Ferguson, and Stefan Immendoerfer. Other ensemble members include Brooke Dresher, Allie Little, Sydney Natishin, Lizzie Scipione, and Katie Steigerwald. Director is Kevin Strawser. Producer is Valerie Stricker. Musical Director is Marie Weber. Vocal Director is Elizabeth Colpo. Technical Director is Mike James.

The musical will be held March 2-4. Show tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults and may be pre-ordered by calling 566-5393.