FIRST LOOK: 42nd Street starts rehearsals for Curve and Sadler's Well seasons

42nd Street the musical has started rehearsals ahead of their seasons at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells, London. Take a look at these great images by Johan Persson.

The company in rehearsals. Photo: Johan Persson

42nd Street the musical opens at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023.

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The show stars Ruthie Henshall as Dorothy Brock, Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, Josefina Gabrielle as Maggie Jones Les Dennis as Bert Barry, Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer, Sam Lips as Billy Lawlor and Michael Praed as Pat Denning 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.

Ruthie Henshall plays Dorothy Brock. Photo: Johan Persson

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”. This classic musical is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect.

Adam Garcia plays Julian Marsh. Photo: Johan Persson

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.

The company of 42nd Street in rehearsals. Photo: Johan Persson

This new production is directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Drifters Girl) with choreography and design by Olivier Award winners Bill Deamer and Rob Jones, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Ian Dickinson and Gareth Tucker, video design by Jon Driscoll, musical supervision by Jennifer Whyte and orchestrations by Larry Blank.

Les Dennis plays Bert. Photo: Johan Persson

42nd Street 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.

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Nicole-Lily Baisden plays Peggy. Photo: Johan Persson

Ruthie Henshall and the company of 42nd Street. Photo: Johan Persson

The company of 42nd Street in rehearsal. Photo: Johan Persson

The company in rehearsal. Photo: Johan Persson

Josefina Gabrielle plays Maggie Jones and Les Dennis plays Bert. Photo: Johan Persson

Michael Praed plays Pat Denning and Ruthie Henshall plays Dorothy Brock. Photo: Johan Persson

The company of 42nd Street in rehearsals. Photo: Johan Persson

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