It's an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza! The big-band music of the 30's and 40's comes alive with this tribute to swing dancing, complete with a full onstage orchestra. The hit-filled score includes "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Stompin' at the Savoy," "Skylark," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," and more! Nominated for six 2000 Tony Awards, including best musical.

Backstage West By Kristina Mannion (Critics Pick)
"This polished staging is sure to please anyone who relishes being immersed in the pure joy of well-executed song-and dance numbers. The cast of this production sails through each number with infectious exuberance. Whether harmonizing or jitterbugging, this ensemble delivers a stimulating celebration of the music-and-dance craze that's still popular today."
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OC Weekly
"It's easy to fall prey to kitschy, cute trappings in nostalgia-themed theatrical productions. And I did. It was no use fighting it. By evenings end, I had succumbed to Musical Theatre West's Swing!, a joyous performance that resonated with a stylish sense of renewal."
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The Orange County Register By Eric Marchese
"This staging spares no expense. Its cast of 16 includes eight veterans of the Broadway and national touring companies. Swing! is proof positive that close teamwork can produce something physically demanding and make it look almost effortless."
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Grunion Gazette By Anne-Marie Otey
"Forget story, characters and the grand morals that power so many musicals on Broadway, Swing! is pure pleasure. It's a treat of dance and music, and the less plot, the better."
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Press-Telegram By John Ferrell
"..just the kind of feel-good musical that wakes up an audience and deserves a standing ovation at evening's end. Swing! is a dessert of a musical, not an intellectual challenge. There is a bitter taste of the blues spread thinly through the sweetness of the evening with the final result being an evening that is satisfying, lively and lovely and thrilling, and enough to bring the opening-night audience to its feet. A challenge well-met by Musical Theatre West."
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Beachcomber By Marchelle Hammack
"I gave it a standing ovation. That's the second standing ovation I've given. The first was for Singin' in the Rain, also produced by Musical Theatre West. I liked Swing! even more."
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