Never been a big fan of magic. But I agree with DR Noel, that was one of the most magical and inventive set changes that I have ever witnessed.
Never been a big fan of Halloween. I tolerate it, but give me Thanksgiving any day.
And yes, DR's who responded, you were all correct. The last time Miss Stefanie Powers appeared in a musical was the PaperMill production of APPLAUSE, which the Weissler's decided to subtitle "The Musical All About Eve." Which it isn't. Well it is, but it's pretty much the musical that's all about Margo.
She played the PaperMill run, and then set out on what was to be a season-long tour, which folded after 5 weeks. I remember she made it to Cinci, and possibly Wilmington, but don't recall where else she managed to play before it closed. And yes, Ann Reinking directed and choreographed.
How do I know? CAMI was booking the tour, and I still have the opening night present, which was one of those 4-inch lucite stars with "APPLAUSE: The Musical All About Eve" inscribed on it.
She also appeared in GOYA in London as I recall.