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Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me," "Dames," "We're In the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" and "Forty-Second Street."
42nd Street opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on August 25, 1980, starring Wanda Richert, Jerry Orbach, and Tammy Grimes. The production eventually moved to the Majestic and St. James Theatres, ultimately running for 3,486 performances. In 2001, the first Broadway revival of 42nd Street ran for 1,524 performances at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, starring Kate Levering, Michael Cumpsty, and Christine Ebersole.
The 1980 Broadway production won the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Choreography and it became a long-running hit. The show was also produced in London in 1984 (winning the Olivier Award for Best Musical) and its 2001 Broadway revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival.
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February 20, 2024Goodspeed Musicals will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch 'It Had To Be You', 'Lucky Day' & More From SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed Musicals
August 18, 2023Experience the captivating performances of 'It Had To Be You', 'Lucky Day', and more at SUMMER STOCK, the incredible show at Goodspeed Musicals. Don't miss this must-see production filled with talent and entertainment.
Video: Watch Danielle Wade Perform 'Get Happy' in SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed
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Wesley Taylor, Kelvin Moon Loh, Adrienne Walker And More Join New Musical THE 12 At Goodspeed Musicals
August 04, 2023Goodspeed Musicals announces the cast for the new musical The 12, the third production of its 60th anniversary season. The 12 explores a moment in one of the greatest stories of all time and will appear on the Goodspeed stage from September 8 – October 29 in East Haddam, Conn..
Review Roundup: SUMMER STOCK Opens at Goodspeed Musicals
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Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & More Perform 'Dig For Your Dinner' in SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed Musicals
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Video: The Cast of SUMMER STOCK At Goodspeed Musicals Performs 'Accentuate the Positive'
July 24, 2023Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade lead the cast of the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals. Filled with exuberant dance numbers and hits from the American songbook, Summer Stock will run July 7 - Aug. 27 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Watch the video!
Video: All New Clips of Corbin Bleu and More in SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed Musicals
July 19, 2023Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade lead the cast of the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals. Filled with exuberant dance numbers and hits from the American songbook, Summer Stock will run July 7 - Aug. 27 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Check out all new clips in the video here!
Video: See Corbin Bleu & More in the Trailer for SUMMER STOCK at Goodspeed Musicals
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Goodspeed Musicals Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Goodspeed Musicals is at Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main Street, East Haddam, Connecticut.
Throughout the year, and intensively during the winter months, Goodspeed addresses issues unique to the field by offering innovative and highly-sought after programs through our Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, including the celebrated Musical Theatre Institute providing programs for aspiring musical theatre professionals. The Arts Education Collaboration provides art-education programs for underserved Connecticut youth. The Festival of New Musicals features students from the Hartt School and the Boston Conservatory performing staged readings of three brand new musicals, industry-related seminars, a symposium and cabaret performances. Each winter, Goodspeed also hosts the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove that invites musical theatre writing teams to retreat from daily life for a four week residency and concentrate solely on writing new musicals. In addition, Goodspeed serves as a resource for the preservation of the art form through our Scherer Library of Musical Theatre, the second most extensive musical theatre research library in the United States.
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