State Theatre “Broaday Series”: The national-touring production of “42nd Street,” the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4, State Theatre for the Arts, Easton. “42nd Street,” with a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, lyrics by Al Dubin and music by Harry Warren, is based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 Hollywood film adaptation. “42nd Street” tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer, who leaves her Allentown home and goes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical, “Pretty Lady,” during the Great Depression. “42nd Street” is a song and dance fable of Broadway and the American Dream with some of the greatest songs ever written, including “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and, of course, “42nd Street.” The 1980 Broadway production, produced by David Merrick, directed by Gower Champion and orchestrated by Philip J. Lang, received the Tony Award for Best Musical and became a long-running hit. A 2001 Broadway revival won the Tony for Best Revival. The production at the State Theatre is part of the “Butz Celebrates Broadway Series.” Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132

“Daniel Tiger Live”: The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” with a live theatrical production, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!” being presented at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30, State Theatre for the Arts, Easton. The animated children’s television show, produced by The Fred Rogers Company, debuted on PBS in 2012 and was renewed for a third season in 2015. The TV program, targeted at preschool-aged children, teaches emotional intelligence and human respect. Its content follows a curriculum based on Fred Rogers’ teaching and new research into child development. In the stage show, Daniel and his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight audiences. Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel takes the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved “Neighborhood of Make-Believe” (from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”), sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. The stage production is filled with singing, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises to warm the hearts of multiple generations. A post-show meet-and-greet is offered. Tickets: State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton St., Easton; statetheatre.org, 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132