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Character Descriptions

42nd Street

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:30pm

Callbacks: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm

Directed by Kyle Jackson
Choreographed by Kyle Jackson
Musical direction by Jacob Fennell

Opens Friday, January 3, 2025

Plot Synopsis

One of show business's most classic and beloved musical comedies...

Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me," "Dames," "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "Forty-Second Street."

All Roles Open

Role	Description
Peggy Sawyer	Female, Soprano, Age 18-29, new to town, trying out for her first show, the all-American, genuinely talented girl; innocent, hopeful, spirited; a triple threat: she acts, she sings, and must be a spectacular tapper; mezzo/belt. Lead.
Dorothy Brock	Female, Alto, Age 30-50, a genuine Broadway Star with a capital "S"; very elegant; must move well and possess a strong sense of comic timing; low alto to low Eb, Lead.
Billy Lawlor	Male, Age 18-29, the young leading man, handsome, charming; spectacular tapper and legit, soaring tenor, Lead.
Julian Marsh	Male, Age 40-60, a powerful and charismatic actor to play a successful Broadway director; baritone, up to an Ab, Director of the "show," Lead.
Maggie Jones	Female, Alto, Age 30-50, brassy part of the song writing team, must sing and move well and be able to play comedy with great warmth and charm; character alto, Supporting.
Bert Barry	Male, Baritone, Age 30-50, also part of the song writing team, must sing and move well and be able to play comedy with vaudeville timing; character baritone, Supporting.
Abner Dillon	Male, Spoken, 30-60, character role; the star's "sugar daddy" from Oklahoma; a bit of a potential thug/bully; ability to sing a help but not necessary, Supporting.
Anytime Annie	Female, 18-29, the archetypal chorus girl; knows the ropes and is no fool; must have strong belt and great tap skills
Andy Lee	Male, 26-40, the dance director; must be a strong actor and superb tapper
Pat Denning	Male, 40-59, a handsome vaudeville performer down on his luck; Dorothy Brock's true love; baritone.
Ensemble	Male and Female singers and dancers. Tap/dance experience is a plus, but not required. Please keep in mind — this show is one of the best ensemble shows ever!

Role

Description

Peggy Sawyer

Female, Soprano, Age 18-29, new to town, trying out for her first show, the all-American, genuinely talented girl; innocent, hopeful, spirited; a triple threat: she acts, she sings, and must be a spectacular tapper; mezzo/belt. Lead.

Dorothy Brock

Female, Alto, Age 30-50, a genuine Broadway Star with a capital "S"; very elegant; must move well and possess a strong sense of comic timing; low alto to low Eb, Lead.

Billy Lawlor

Male, Age 18-29, the young leading man, handsome, charming; spectacular tapper and legit, soaring tenor, Lead.

Julian Marsh

Male, Age 40-60, a powerful and charismatic actor to play a successful Broadway director; baritone, up to an Ab, Director of the "show," Lead.

Maggie Jones

Female, Alto, Age 30-50, brassy part of the song writing team, must sing and move well and be able to play comedy with great warmth and charm; character alto, Supporting.

Bert Barry

Male, Baritone, Age 30-50, also part of the song writing team, must sing and move well and be able to play comedy with vaudeville timing; character baritone, Supporting.

Abner Dillon

Male, Spoken, 30-60, character role; the star's "sugar daddy" from Oklahoma; a bit of a potential thug/bully; ability to sing a help but not necessary, Supporting.

Anytime Annie

Female, 18-29, the archetypal chorus girl; knows the ropes and is no fool; must have strong belt and great tap skills

Andy Lee

Male, 26-40, the dance director; must be a strong actor and superb tapper

Pat Denning

Male, 40-59, a handsome vaudeville performer down on his luck; Dorothy Brock's true love; baritone.

Ensemble

Male and Female singers and dancers. Tap/dance experience is a plus, but not required. Please keep in mind — this show is one of the best ensemble shows ever!