42nd Street Synopsis

42nd Street follows the story of aspiring actress Peggy Sawyer. Unfortunately, due to her nervousness, Peggy arrives late to her big audition and misses her chance to join the chorus. Luckily, Peggy soon catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break. However, the show’s aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock, quickly grows to dislike Peggy. On opening night, Ms. Brock falls and breaks her ankle. Panic spreads through the company, as the show is doomed for closure, until it is suggested that Peggy take the role. In only thirty-six hours, Peggy learns twenty-five pages, six songs and ten dance numbers and becomes a star. 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.

Cast of Characters*:
​DOROTHY BROCK - an established Broadway star
PEGGY SAWYER - young, talented and hopeful
MAGGIE JONES - co-author of "Pretty Lady"
ANN REILLY (ANYTIME ANNIE) - chorus girl, sub-principal of "Pretty Lady"
JULIAN MARSH - Broadway show director
BILLY LAWLOR - juvenile lead of "Pretty Lady"
BERT BARRY - co-author of "Pretty Lady"
PHYLLIS DALE - chorus girl
LORRAINE FLEMMING - chorus girl
GLADYS - chorus girl; singer, non-speaking
ANDY LEE - dance director
PAT DENNING - former vaudeville partner of Dorothy's
ABNER DILLON - "angel" for "Pretty Lady"
DIANE LORIMER - chorus girl
ETHEL - chorus girl
OSCAR - rehearsal pianist
MAC - stage manager
FRANKIE - stagehand
YOUNG MAN WITH CLIPBOARD - stagehand
*Multilpe Ensemble, Singing and Dancing Roles - Many of these roles may be double cast