42nd Street: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
42nd Street follows the story of aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, as she gets cast in the ensemble for her first Broadway show. But the path to stardom isn’t easy, and Peggy learns to navigate the ups and downs of show business while romance and rivalry unfold backstage. 42nd Street captures the essence of dreams, determination, and the magic of the theatre.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: 1933 Film / Pre-Contemporary Musical (1980)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1930s / USA (Pennsylvania, NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Harry Warren
Lyrics: Al Dubin, Johnny Mercer
Book: Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1984)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1981)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1980)➝
Licensing
42nd Street is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Book, Classic, Comedic, Female Leads, Large Cast, Metamusical, NYC, Popular, Tap Dance, Tony Award
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