Claudia Shear’s “Dirty Blonde,” now playing at Cygnet Theatre, is one of those dual story-line plots that spans many decades.

Melinda Gilb (“The Receptionist”) stars as Mae West, aka the “Dirty Blonde,” as well as Jo, a modern day fan of the show biz legend.
Steve Gunderson (“Parade” and “Sweeny Todd”) and David McBean (“It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Fully Committed”) play a variety of roles in support.