42ND STREET
The Ultimate Broadway Fairytale!
JULY 25 - AUGUST 9
Set during the Great Depression, 42nd Street follows a determined chorus girl whose big break brings new hope to a struggling Broadway company and joy to audiences everywhere!
42nd Street follows Peggy Sawyer, a talented young dancer who arrives in New York dreaming of Broadway stardom. When the leading lady of a new musical is injured, Peggy steps into the spotlight and becomes an overnight sensation. With unforgettable songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” and “42nd Street,” this tap-dancing spectacular shows how, even in the hardest times, Americans come together to create joy.
Based on the 1933 Warner Bros. film, 42nd Street debuted on Broadway in 1980, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical and running nearly nine years. A hit revival in 2001 reaffirmed its place as one of Broadway’s greatest dance shows—a glittering tribute to showbiz dreams, resilience, and the magic of making something beautiful together.
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Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer
Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
Directed by Carl Andress
Choreographed by Amy Van Norstrand
Music Direction by Eric Thomas Johnson
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RUN TIME: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for ages 8 and up. A classic Golden Age musical packed with tap dancing, glamour, and Broadway sparkle. An overall joyful, high-energy crowd-pleaser for all generations!
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A classic Broadway fairy tale: 42nd Street follows Peggy Sawyer, a small-town girl with big dreams who arrives in New York and gets her first job in the chorus—only to find herself thrust into stardom overnight.
Backstage drama at its best: The show takes place during rehearsals for a Broadway musical, giving audiences a thrilling peek behind the curtain at auditions, rehearsals, rivalries, and opening night jitters.
“You’re going out a youngster, but you’ve got to come back a star!” The tough-as-nails director Julian Marsh embodies the high stakes and pressure of Broadway in the 1930s.
Hope in hard times: Set during the Great Depression, the story celebrates ambition, resilience, and the belief that dreams really can come true—even in tough moments.42nd Street opened on August 25, 1980 at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. The production was a monumental hit, running for a total of 3,486 performances before closing in 1989—making it one of the longest-running American musicals of its era.
The original production was recognized with 8 Tony Award nominations and took home 2 major wins for Best Musical and Best Choreography (for Gower Champion). Other nominations included Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actor and Actress, Best Costume Design, and Best Lighting Design.
Broadway and television legend Jerry Orbach (Law and Order, Chicago), brought real star power to the role of Julian Marsh and helped anchor the show’s success. TONY Award winner Tammy Grimes starred alongside him as the tempestuous leading lady, Dorothy Brock.
42nd Street first appeared on the Sharon Playhouse Stage in 2011! It’s joyful, uplifting, and escapist, delivering pure entertainment from start to finish. The show combines nostalgia with high-energy dance, and leaves audiences humming classic tunes and marveling at the sheer athleticism and artistry onstage.
