FROM THE PIT

You wouldn't expect Boston's Latin Quarter to be the scene of a revolutionary experiment in show business. Yet that night club is currently initiating a complete musical revue, much like the Broadway product--and this in the same room where you can eat a wiener schnitzel and drink an African Zombie. At 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. the nitery's green-vested waiters clear the dessert dishes and fill the water glasses; the lights dim, and the stage at one end of the room becomes the center of interest for the next hour, as a group of young singers and dancers take over.

"Cross Country" is producer Max Liebman's baby. He was the director and producer of last season's popular television show, "Broadway Revue," as well as a contributor to Broadway's "Call Me Mister" and "Make Mine Manhattan." His customary emphasis on dancing is evident in his latest effort. Nelle Fisher's energetic and skillful choreography is what makes the show tick. Her dancing, and that of Jerry Ross, former lead in "Call Me Mister," is fast, slick, and entertaining.

Mr. Liebman has unfortunately relegated humor, whenever there is any, to a poor second place. In only one skit does the audience get a chance to painful manner.

"Cross Country" is a package show; it will tour night, clubs across the continent when it leaves Boston after a four-week run. At that time an entirely new Max Liebman revue will open at the Latin Quarter. The present show isn't completely successful, but with some betters material and more comedy, the experiment could easily be a shot in the arm for both drooping night clubs and show business.

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