Barry Manilow’s song forms the background for this lightweight musical, charting the struggle for the affections of Lola, a wannabe singer-dancer, newly-arrived in New York in search of fame and fortune. After several auditions she strikes lucky at the eponymous nightclub, owned by seedy Rico (Adrian Jones) who wastes little time in eyeing her up as the replacement for the ageing Conchita (energetically played by Natalie Angell-Collins). Jo Gregory impressed as Lola, in her first leading-role, never more-so than in her duets with company first-timer and star of the show, Daniel Ferrett, (Stephen/Tony). Strong support came from Dave Smith (Sam Silver) in his first principal role and the confident Glenda Thomas (Gladys). Against effective sets, Director John Earwood, choreographers Sarah Turner and Stefanie Radley delivered a good-looking, well-drilled show, many of the vocals were somewhat drowned, unfortunately, by Martin Bennetts’ lively orchestra. Music and passion are always in fashion!