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42nd Street
Based on the motion picture 42nd Street
owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed by Warner Brothers
Seen in December 2004
At the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (now the Foxwoods Theatre)
213 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
Synopsis:
From StageAgent: Your Performing Arts Connection
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, Dorothy 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 role. In only 36 hours, Peggy learns 25 pages, six songs and 10 dance numbers and becomes a star.
Mark Bramble
Original Direction and Dances by:
Gower Champion
Musical Staging and New Choreography by:
Randy Skinner
Starring:
Patrick Cassidy as Julian Marsh
Blair Ross as Dorothy Brock
Patti Mariano as Maggie Jones
Frank Root as Bert Barry
David Elder as Billy Lawlor
Chris Clay as Andy Lee
Michael Dantuono as Pat Denning
Richard Pruitt as Abner Dillon
Alana Salvatore as Annie
Steve Luker as Mac
Greg Beck as Oscar
Nadine Isenegger as Peggy Sawyer
This digital library was created for educational purposes only in fulfillment of a requirement for Southern Connecticut State University's ILS 655, Digital Libraries, Dr. Yan Liu, professor.
Copyright 2010, Julie T. Rio.
