Escape to a Toe-Tapping Cole Porter Musical Revue

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The catchy tunes of Cole Porter are enjoyable to hear even now, and recall an era, and style of music, that provide an escape into the golden age of entertainment.

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Ridge Light Opera of New Jersey will present its own production of Lovin' Cole, an original Cole Porter revue of the American composer's music, at in downtown Basking Ridge.

Ridge Light Opera, led by Basking Ridge residents Lauran Fulton Corson, as artistic director, and William Corson as executive producer, bring back their wildly successful cabaret series returns with a celebration of 20th century composer Cole Porter. Directors Joanna Hoty Russell and Beth Amiano Gleason guide six top level performers through all the Lovin' there is to be found in Cole Porter's famous repertoire, according to the opera company. Pianists Ken Hess and Lois Buesser lead this group through all these fascinating musical numbers with the greatest of ease.

"We'll take you through a great variety of Cole Porter favorites from his sweetest balads to his liveliest toe-tappers!" the company promises. Bill Corson names some of Porter's best known tunes as "Anything Goes," and "Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love." All involved in the production are from the area, Corson said.

Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday at St. Mark's, at 140 South Finley Ave in Basking Ridge. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and are available online.