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, PopularTap DanceTony Award


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