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"The dance sequences here are every bit as sensational as you would hope"

All That Dazzles

"A perfect production. It’s (forty) second to none."

Daily Mail

"A Musical Extravaganza that will knock your socks off"

ArtsDesk

"Utterly fabulous. This really is the only show in town"

Daily Telegraph

"Pure pleasure - downright irresistible"

Evening Standard

"The stage fizzes with a charge generated by the cultured clatter of purest tap while the wattage emitted by (Nicole-Lily) Baisden’s ingenue star Peggy is almost blinding"

Metro

"The dance sequences here are every bit as sensational as you would hope"

All That Dazzles

"A perfect production. It’s (forty) second to none."

Daily Mail

It’s big… it’s bright… it's a brand-spanking new production of ‘the original showbiz musical,' 42nd STREET!

Jonathan Church (Singin' In The Rain, The Drifters Girl) directs the iconic song-and-dance spectacular featuring a hit parade of toe-tapping songs including "42nd STREET," "We’re In The Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" and "I Only Have Eyes For You.”

Choreographed and designed by Olivier Award winners Bill Deamer and Rob Jones, 42nd STREET is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breathtaking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. It’s simply irresistible!

Fresh off the bus from small-town America, young and beautiful Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. She quickly catches the eye of a big-time director and lands a spot in the chorus line of Broadway’s newest show… and when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy gets her shot at stardom.

42nd STREET is a larger-than-life, massively entertaining celebration of musicals and the irrepressible spirit of Broadway that’s guaranteed to lift anyone's spirits. Don’t miss it!

Cast

Samantha Womack
as
Dorothy Brock

Michael Praed
as
Julian Marsh

Faye Tozer
as
Maggie Jones

Les Dennis
as
Bert Barry

Nicole-Lily Baisden
as
Peggy Sawyer

Sam Lips
as
Billy Lawlor

Oliver Farnworth
as
Pat Denning

Anthony Ofoegbu
as
Abner Dillon

TOUR DATES 2023

Southampton

Mayflower Theatre

Tue 3 Oct - Sat 7 Oct

Starring: Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis

Newcastle

Theatre Royal

Tue 10 Oct - Sat 14 Oct

Starring: Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis

Manchester

Manchester Opera House

Mon 16 Oct – Sat 21 Oct

Starring: Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis

Belfast

Grand Opera House

Tue 24 Oct - Sat 28 Oct

Starring: Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis

Toronto

Princess of Wales Theatre

Sat 9 Dec 2023 - Sun 21 Jan 2024

Starring: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, Josefina Gabrielle

TOUR DATES 2024

Wimbledon

Wimbledon New Theatre

Sat 16 Mar - Sat 23 Mar

Casting to be announced

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Playhouse

Tue 26 Mar - Sat 30 Mar

Casting to be announced

Birmingham

Birmingham Hippodrome

Mon 29 Apr - Sat 4 May

Casting to be announced

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

*The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. Age Recommendation: 5+ This production contains repetitive flashing lights and visual effects, pyrotechnics, theatrical smoke and haze, and loud sound effects.

cast

Samantha Womack

Dorothy Brock

Michael Praed

Julian Marsh

Faye Tozer

Maggie Jones

Les Dennis

Bert Barry

Nicole-Lily Baisden

Peggy Sawyer

Sam Lips

Billy Lawlor

Oliver Farnworth

Pat Denning

Anthony Ofoegbu

Abner Dillon

Erica-Jayne Alden

Swing

George Beet

Swing

Charlie Bishop

Swing

Kevin Brewis

Mac

Olly Christopher

Ensemble

Briana Craig

Lorraine Fleming

Jordan Crouch

Ensemble

Rhianna Dorris

Ensemble

Ashleigh Graham

Swing

Alyn Hawke

Andy Lee

Aimee Hodnett

Phyllis Dale

Connor Hughes

Ensemble

Deja Linton

Ensemble

Sarah-Marie Maxwell

Ann (Anytime Annie) Reilly

Greta McKinnon

Ensemble

Ben Middleton

Ensemble

Benjamin Mundy

Ensemble

Jessica Wright

Ensemble


creative

Harry Warren

Music

Al Dubin

Lyrics

Michael Stewart

Book

Mark Bramble

Book

Gower Champion

Original Direction & Dance

Jonathan Church

Director

Bill Deamer

Choreography & Musical Staging

Robert Jones

Set & Costume Designer

Ben Cracknell

Lighting Designer

Ian Dickinson

Sound Designer

Gareth Tucker

Sound Designer

Jon Driscoll

Projection Designer

Kay Magson CDG

Casting Director

Campbell Young Associates

Hair, Wigs & Make up Designer

Jennifer Whyte

Musical Supervisor & Musical Director

Larry Blank

Orchestrations

Tracy Lane

Associate Director

Kylie Cruikshanks

Associate Choreographer

Ben Davies

Associate Designer

Simon Gooding

Production Manager

Matt Jones

Production Manager

Brendan Cull

Assistant Director

Stephen Hill for Musicians UK Limited

Orchestral Management


crew

Phil Sykes

Company Manager

Lee Harvey

Stage Manager

Natasha Wood

Deputy Stage Manager

Holly Tilt

Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)

Roan Torrance

Assistant Stage Manager (Technical)

Amy Moore

Swing Tech

Margot Gloaguen

Head of Sound

Ben Sitch

Deputy Head of Sound

Sean McCabe

Assistant Sound

Michael Creegan

Assistant Sound

Liam Sayer

Head of Lighting

Conor Thornton

Deputy Head of Lighting

Anna Marshall

Assistant Lighting

Abigail Morgan

Head of Wardrobe

Bethan Price

Deputy Head of Wardrobe

Evie Houston

Wardrobe Assistant

Lee-Ellen Wilson

Head of Wigs

Rebecca Gower

Deputy Head of Wigs

Kirsty Watts

Wigs Assistant


band

Grant Walsh

Musical Director

Joe Carter

Assistant Musical Director

Toby Kelly

Reed 1

Simon Williams

Reed 2

Jamie Fathers

Reed 3

Alan Hase

Trumpet

Kevin Ferris

Trumpet

Simon Walker

Trombone

Mark Fincham

Double Bass

Paul Rosi

Drums / Percussion