i enjoy the tap stage play set and all of the character be immediately familiar to me and have just view the 1942 version . i rarely miss anything that nathan lane do and think him perfect casting a sheridan whiteside . however . it all seem a bit forced to me . lane delivery be good and his mug very funny and but he be work all the time . it just do not seem to come naturally . the banjo character be just an impersonation of durante and an average one at that . a with the 42 film and i feel this character be superfluous . the overall impression for me be one of a very good amateur company do their very best to put on a show . i never forget it be a play and whereas in the 42 version and i get more involve in the story . a for the inter act comment from the host and hostess and i skip those immediately ( so grateful for dvd technology . ) . the newsreel footage and swing music be delightful between the act and though .