42nd Street Brief Synposis 42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve young actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musical,. Unfortunately, due to her nervousness, Peggy arrives to the audition late and misses her chance to join the chorus. Luckily, Peggy soon catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break. However, the show's aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock, quickly grows to dislike Peggy. On opening night, Ms. Brock falls and breaks her ankle. Panic spreads through the company, as the show is doomed for closure, until it is suggested that Peggy take the roll. In only thirty-six hours, Peggy learns pages, six songs and ten dance numbers and becomes a star. Character Desriptions Peggy Sawyer A young, starry-eyed, naive and humble chorus girl. — Lead she is the triple threat in the show must sing, act and dance very well – – 17 30 (character is referred to as – “21”) Soprano solo – Dancing: Intense Billy Lawlor The leading man of — ‘Pretty Lady.’ Role: Lead Age: approx. 25 35, youngish appearance – Voice: Tenor - solo Dancing: Medium Dorothy Brock Role: Lead Age: approx. 35 - 55 Voice: Alto solo – Dancing: Medium Julian Marsh Role: Lead Age: approx. 35 - 55 Voice: Baritone solo – Dancing: Light Maggie Jones One of the writers for — ‘Pretty Lady’ Role: Supporting - comedic Age: approx. 25 - 55 Voice: Alto - solo Dancing: Light Bert Berry One of the writers for — ‘Pretty Lady’ Role: Supporting - comedic Age: approx. 25 - 55 Voice: Tenor Solo – Dancing: Light Abner Dillon…Sugar Daddy…Texan Role: Supporting Age: approx. 40 - 70 Voice: Baritone (minor singing role, mostly dialogue only) Dancing: None Andy Lee…Dance Supervisor/Pretty Lady Role: Supporting Age: approx. 20 - 35 Voice: Spoken only Dancing: Intense Pat Denning — Dorothy’s former love.
42nd Street Brief Synposis 42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve young actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musical,. Unfortunately, due to her nervousness, Peggy arrives to the audition late and misses her chance to join the chorus. Luckily, Peggy soon catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break. However, the show's aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock, quickly grows to dislike Peggy. On opening night, Ms. Brock falls and breaks her ankle. Panic spreads through the company, as the show is doomed for closure, until it is suggested that Peggy take the roll. In only thirty-six hours, Peggy learns pages, six songs and ten dance numbers and becomes a star. Character Desriptions Peggy Sawyer — A young, starry-eyed, naive and humble chorus girl. Lead – she is the triple threat in the show – must sing, act and dance very well 17 – 30 (character is referred to as “21”) Soprano – solo Dancing: Intense Billy Lawlor — The leading man of ‘Pretty Lady.’ Role: Lead Age: approx. 25 – 35, youngish appearance Voice: Tenor - solo Dancing: Medium Dorothy Brock Role: Lead Age: approx. 35 - 55 Voice: Alto – solo Dancing: Medium Julian Marsh Role: Lead Age: approx. 35 - 55 Voice: Baritone – solo Dancing: Light Maggie Jones — One of the writers for ‘Pretty Lady’ Role: Supporting - comedic Age: approx. 25 - 55 Voice: Alto - solo Dancing: Light Bert Berry — One of the writers for ‘Pretty Lady’ Role: Supporting - comedic Age: approx. 25 - 55 Voice: Tenor – Solo Dancing: Light Abner Dillon…Sugar Daddy…Texan Role: Supporting Age: approx. 40 - 70 Voice: Baritone (minor singing role, mostly dialogue only) Dancing: None Andy Lee…Dance Supervisor/Pretty Lady Role: Supporting Age: approx. 20 - 35 Voice: Spoken only Dancing: Intense Pat Denning — Dorothy’s former love.
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