Last Updated on 12th May 2023
Based on the classic movie musical of the same name, 42nd Street the musical starts a UK tour at the Curve Theatre in May 2023.
42nd Street UK Tour
David Ian for Crossroads Live UK and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Curve and Sadler’s Wells production of the musical 42nd Street will open at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023 before embarking on a UK tour visiting Canterbury, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle, Woking and Belfast. Tour schedule below with further dates to be announced.
This new production will be directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Drifters Girl) with choreography and design by Olivier Award winners Bill Deamer and Rob Jones. Casting and full creative team will be announced in due course.
Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the 42nd Street UK tour.
The cast will be completed by Sam Lips as Billy Lawlor, with Erica-Jayne Alden, George Beet, Charlie Bishop, Kevin Brewis, Olly Christopher, Briana Craig, Jordan Crouch, Rhianna Dorris, Ashleigh Graham, Alyn Hawke, Aimee Hodnett, Connor Hughes, Deja Linton, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Greta McKinnon, Ben Middleton, Benjamin Mundy, Anthony Ofoegbu and Jessica Wright.
This iconic song-and-dance spectacular features a hit parade of toe-tapping songs, including the title number, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” and “I Only Have Eyes For You”. 42nd Street is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect.
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.
42nd Street the musical has music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. Original direction and dances were by Gower Champion. The show was originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick.
The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Bros. and EMI Publishing Ltd.
FIRST LOOK: 42nd Street starts rehearsals for Curve and Sadler’s Well seasons
42nd Street UK Tour Dates
Curve Leicester
17 May – 3 June 2023
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Sadler’s Wells
7 June – 2 July 2023
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Marlowe Theatre Canterbury
13 – 22 July 2023
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Grand Theatre Leeds
25 – 29 July 2023
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Bristol Hippodrome
31 July – 5 August 2023
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Theatre Royal Plymouth
7 – 12 August 2023
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Wales Millennium Centre
14 – 19 August 2023
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
21 – 26 August 2023
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Milton Keynes Theatre
28 August – 2 September 2023
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Liverpool Empire
4 – 9 September 2023
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Palace Theatre Manchester
25 – 30 September 2023
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Mayflower Theatre Southampton
3 – 7 October 2023
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Newcastle Theatre Royal
10 – 14 October 2023
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New Victoria Theatre Woking
16 – 21 October 2023
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Grand Opera House Belfast
24 – 28 October 2023
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