42nd Street 1980 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 8+
Opened: August 25, 1980
Closing: January 08, 1989

42nd Street - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and the 1933 Warner Bros.

A big…bright…bold dance musical. It’s the ultimate backstage showbiz fairy tale when a stage struck understudy becomes an overnight star. Filled with a hit parade of songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and of course, “42nd Street,” it will leave you tapping your toes, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. This Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a song and dance extravaganza.

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GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 6, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

RIALTO CHATTER: MINSKY'S And WHITE CHRISTMAS To Take Marquis Theatre?
by Rialto Chatter - Jul 31, 2009


The Broadway real estate game is in full swing with the news that the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway), current home to 9 to 5: The Musical, will soon be available. The big question now is what might be going into that theatre.

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet..Theater of the Stars presents 42nd Street Starring Loretta Swit At The Fox Theatre July 28-August 2
by Joseph Harrison - Jul 28, 2009


42nd Street, the tap dancing musical extravaganza makes it's way to Peachtree Street at the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 28 - August 2. Starring the legendary Loretta Swit as Broadway diva Dorothy Brock, 42nd Street brings it's show stopping and foot tapping story to the Fabulous Fox by way of Theater of the Stars.

42nd STREET Comes To The Fox Theatre 7/28-8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


?We are thrilled to bring back the tap dancing musical extravaganza 42nd Street,? exclaims Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. ?And starring as the perennial leading lady ?Dorothy Brock,? is the sublime Loretta Swit, an amazing actress whose career spans stage, screen and television roles from Mame to ?Hot Lips Houlihan? in M*A*S*H*. Our brand new production is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable experience and see one of the all-time great musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from July 28 through August 2. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.?

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet..Theater of the Stars presents 42nd Street Starring Loretta Swit At The Fox Theatre July 28-August 2
by Joseph Harrison - Jul 22, 2009


42nd Street, the tap dancing musical extravaganza makes it's way to Peachtree Street at the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 28 - August 2. Starring the legendary Loretta Swit as Broadway diva Dorothy Brock, 42nd Street brings it's show stopping and foot tapping story to the Fabulous Fox by way of Theater of the Stars.

42nd STREET Opens Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season Of Musicals 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2009


The grand curtain of Moonlight Amphitheatre's new stage house is set to rise on '42nd Street,' the ultimate Broadway musical which opens Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season of musicals under the stars on July 15.

42ND STREET Taps Into TUTS As 42nd Free Summer Musical 7/9-7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


The tap-happy Tony® Award winning spectacle of 42nd Street marks Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) 42nd summer of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 42nd Street brings the grand-scale dance numbers of 1930s Broadway to Miller Outdoor Theatre (100 Concert Drive) every evening July 9 - 14, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.

THE LAST BARBECUE Runs 7/9-8/8 At Berwyn Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


16th Street Theater, a part of the North Berwyn Park District, is proud to announce its production of the remount of Brett Neveu's The Last Barbecue directed by Artistic Director Ann Filmer. The Last Barbecue will run July 9 - August 8, 2009 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, with a press opening of Saturday July 11 at 5:00 PM.

Berkeley Rep Announces Influential Local Leaders Elected To Guide 42nd Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2009


This month, at the annual meeting for Berkeley Repertory Theatre, influential leaders from the Bay Area's top firms signed on to guide the Tony Award-winning nonprofit through its 42nd season. The board of trustees elected new members and a slate of officers to steer the Theatre during a year of daring shows, which includes the latest work from the nation's top artists.

Derek Walcott's New Play MARIE LAVEAU To have Reading Presented By NFT, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will present the final reading in the Gurfein Foundation/Ntozake Shange Play Reading Series: Derek Walcott's new play Marie Laveau, with music by Galt MacDermot. The reading will take place Sunday, June 28th at 3pm, at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). Clinton Turner Davis directs a cast that features Arthur Bartow, Trazana Beverley, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Gerard Catus, Lia Chaing, DK Dyson, Stu Richel, Martin Shakar, and Marie Thomas as Marie Laveau.

42nd STREET Opens Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season Of Musicals 7/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009


The grand curtain of Moonlight Amphitheatre's new stage house is set to rise on '42nd Street,' the ultimate Broadway musical which opens Moonlight Stage Productions' 2009 Summer Season of musicals under the stars on July 15.

42nd STREET Comes To The Fox Theatre 7/28-8/2
by Reynard Loki - Jun 23, 2009


?We are thrilled to bring back the tap dancing musical extravaganza 42nd Street,? exclaims Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. ?And starring as the perennial leading lady ?Dorothy Brock,? is the sublime Loretta Swit, an amazing actress whose career spans stage, screen and television roles from Mame to ?Hot Lips Houlihan? in M*A*S*H*. Our brand new production is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Join us for an unforgettable experience and see one of the all-time great musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from July 28 through August 2. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.?

Derek Walcott's New Play MARIE LAVEAU To have Reading Presented By NFT, 6/28
by Reynard Loki - Jun 10, 2009


Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre will present the final reading in the Gurfein Foundation/Ntozake Shange Play Reading Series: Derek Walcott's new play Marie Laveau, with music by Galt MacDermot. The reading will take place Sunday, June 28th at 3pm, at Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). Clinton Turner Davis directs a cast that features Arthur Bartow, Trazana Beverley, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Gerard Catus, Lia Chaing, DK Dyson, Stu Richel, Martin Shakar, and Marie Thomas as Marie Laveau.

42ND STREET Taps Into TUTS As 42nd Free Summer Musical 7/9-7/14
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009


The tap-happy Tony® Award winning spectacle of 42nd Street marks Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) 42nd summer of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 42nd Street brings the grand-scale dance numbers of 1930s Broadway to Miller Outdoor Theatre (100 Concert Drive) every evening July 9 - 14, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.

IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN, A Musical Tribute To Jerry Livingston At The Laurie Beechman Theatre 6/4
by Reynard Loki - Jun 2, 2009


?It's the Talk of the Town? a Musical Tribute to Jerry Livingston begins performances on Thursday, June 4th through Saturday June 13th at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd Street at of 9th Avenue, in the heart of New York?s Theatre district.

THE LAST BARBECUE Runs 7/9-8/8 At Berwyn Cultural Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2009


16th Street Theater, a part of the North Berwyn Park District, is proud to announce its production of the remount of Brett Neveu's The Last Barbecue directed by Artistic Director Ann Filmer. The Last Barbecue will run July 9 - August 8, 2009 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, with a press opening of Saturday July 11 at 5:00 PM.

STAGE TUBE: 'ROCK OF AGES' Stars Maroulis & Spanger Visit CBS's 'EARLY SHOW'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

Tharon Musser, Legendary Lighting Designer, Dead at 84
by Eddie Varley - Apr 19, 2009


Tharon Musser was universally considered the 'Dean of American Lighting Designers'. She graduated from Berea College in 1946 and attended Yale University before moving to New York City to begin her career. Her first Broadway lighting work was Jose Quintero's staging of Eugene O'Neill's Long Days Journey into Night (1956) at the original Helen Hayes Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 'The Search Is Over' - ROCK OF AGES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild cast and crew as they cheered on Gypsy Robe winner Andre Ward!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 8, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the after party!

42nd Street FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of 42nd Street have there been?
42nd Street has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1983, US Tour which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, US Tour which opened in 2002, Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2017 and Chicago which opened in 2020.
What Tony Awards has 42nd Street been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Michael Stewart, Best Book of a Musical for Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. AldredgeBest Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion and Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser .
What Tony Awards has 42nd Street won?
42nd Street has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion, and Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser.
What awards has 42nd Street been nominated for?
42nd Street has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Gower Champion, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wanda Richert.
What awards has 42nd Street won?
42nd Street has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Gower Champion, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, and Outstanding Musical Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wanda Richert.

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