A Broadway Revue A Celebration of Local Talent Taking Center Stage

On May 9, the Performing Arts of Churchill County debuted its new show, “A Broadway Revue,” in Yerington. Instead of a traditional musical, the performance showcases a collection of well‑known numbers from Broadway classics, including songs from “Chicago,” “My Fair Lady,” “Les Misérables,” “Annie,” and “Oklahoma!,” among others. The show comes to Fallon’s theater on May 15 at 7 p.m., and May 16 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Director Tom Fleming said the idea for “A Broadway Revue” had been discussed for years as a way to highlight a wide range of performers and talents. “With all this extraordinary talent in our community, we’ve often mulled over the idea of doing a Broadway revue — something that will let so many people shine as they do what they love so much,” Fleming said.

The project officially came together after PACC performed “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at the Dini Cultural Center in Yerington last year, where the group was invited to return for another show. Soon after, Yerington added “A Broadway Revue” to its event schedule.

Cast members shared their appreciation for community theater and their thoughts on the production. Cast member Michael Perrazzo described performing “Mr. Cellophane” as a highlight of the show, saying, “My highlight in this show is performing ‘Mr. Cellophane,’ a song about how no one notices me. The irony of it is I’m performing this number on an empty stage — no set, no extras, just me.”

Cast member Adia Finch shared why community theater matters to her. “It’s so much more than just singing songs and performing a scene,” she said. “Collectively we work to bring joy to our audience, use our talents for good, inspire others, express feelings, and share stories.”

Longtime performer Byron Sorenson, now 75, reflected on growing up in Fallon’s encouraging theater community and said one of the highlights of the production has been working alongside younger performers. “A highlight for me is the refreshing vitality of the youth in our community! They are so polite and kind and smart and fun,” he said. “Everyone reaches out to help me keep performing. I hope, as they see me at 75 still banging away on the piano and singing my heart out, they can do likewise!”