42nd Street
From: Tuesday, 2nd October 2012
To: Saturday, 6 October 2012
Our Review: 
Search for tickets
Use the link below to search for 42nd Street tickets on your desired date.
We're sorry, it seems that we do not currently sell tickets for this show. Please go directly to the box office.
| Tweet |
|
Synopsis
Chorus girl to big star story. Peggy Sawyer becomes a star overnight when leading lady, Dorothy Brock breaks her ankle and she steps into the leading role. The score includes such classics as Lullaby of Broadway, We're In the Money, Dames, Shuffle Off To Buffalo and 42nd Street.
Our Review:
Vera Newsham - 2 October 2012
Based on the 1933 film, this colourful, toe-tapping show begins at the 42nd Street dancing school where auditions for the new musical ‘Pretty Lady’ are taking place, and a set of young tappers delight the audience with their energy and enthusiasm in a show-stopping curtain raiser.
42nd Street tells the story of small town girl Peggy Sawyer (Jessica Punch - most memorable as Ruth in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers) who dreams of becoming a Broadway star. When veteran leading lady Dorothy Brock (Marti Webb - Half a Sixpence, Evita, Cats to name a but a few) breaks her ankle in an accident, It is the opportunity Peggy has been waiting for - to wow audiences with her goofy charm and fantastic foot work .
Jessica Punch has a pure, clear voice and is memorably both awkward and breathtaking in her dancing. Marti Webb gives an impressive performance and her voice remains a pleasure to listen to.
Unfortunately, the first act la...
Cast
Dave Willetts (Julian Marsh)
Marti Webb (Dorothy Brock)
Creative
Al Dubin (Lyrics)
Harry Warner (Music)
Michael Stewart (Book)
Mark Bramble (Book)
Martin Dodd (for UK Productions) (Producer)
Mark Bramble (Director)
Graeme Henderson (Choreographer)
Gareth Williams (musical supervision) (Music)
Douglas W Schmidt (Design)
Roger Kirk (Costume)
David Howe (Lighting)
Ross Portway (Sound)
Jon Higson (Sound)
Information
|
