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
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."
Role | Description |
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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! |