Bradford Ropes

International Conference STAGESTRUCK 5! To Explore Hollywood Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

Explore the implications of Hollywood musicals' continuing popularity and their reflection of past societal norms at the international academic conference, StageStruck! 5. Join scholars and students for discussions on nostalgia and representation in classic films.

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.

New Book GREASEPAINT PURITAN: BOSTON TO 42ND STREET IN THE QUEER BACKSTAGE NOVELS OF BRADFORD ROPES Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

New book explores the life and work of Bradford Ropes, the author of 42nd Street, shedding light on the queer backstage novels.

Review: 42ND STREET, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Fiona Scott - Aug 22, 2023

“Come and meet those dancing feet” on Hope Street, where the UK tour of 42nd Street is making its Glasgow stop at the Theatre Royal. This sparking revival of this show-within-a-show started life at the Leicester Curve earlier this year.

42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.

Musical Theatre West to Present 42ND STREET, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and More in 72nd Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Musical Theatre West will present 42nd Street (February 9-25), Million Dollar Quartet (April 12-28), Newsies (July 12-28) and Ain't Misbehavin' (October 18-November 3) in 2024 season.

UK Tour of 42ND STREET Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET. The production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 28 August – 02 September. 

Photos: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia & The Cast of 42 STREET Arrive at Sadler's Wells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023

See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!

Photos: First Look at 42ND STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

Production photos have been released from 42nd Street at Curve, Leicester ahead of playing Sadler’s Wells. The production plays at Curve, Leicester until Saturday 3rd June, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023.

Photos: See Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis & More in Rehearsals for 42 STREET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

See rehearsal photos for 42nd Street, playing Curve, Leicester and Sadler’s Wells!

David Merrick's Big Announcement: The Infamous Opening Night of 42ND STREET
by AJ Hunsucker - Apr 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered what was the most dramatic night in Broadway history? Well, boy, do I have a story for you! The year: 1980. The show: 42nd Street. I sat down with the show’s lead, the iconic and peerless Lee Roy Reams to get the true story straight from someone who was actually there that momentous evening.

Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

​​​​​​​Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET.

Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET at Curve Leicester and Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

​​​​​​​Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells.

UK Tour Dates Announced For Curve and Sadler's Wells Production of 42ND STREET
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

The Curve and Sadler's Wells production of the musical 42nd STREET will open at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler's Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023 before embarking on a UK tour visiting Canterbury, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle, Woking and Belfast.

Video: Watch Max von Essen Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' in 42ND STREET at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022

42nd Street is now playing at Goodspeed Musicals through November 6. Watch Max von Essen and more Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' here!

VIDEO: Kate Baldwin Sings 'I Only Have Eyes For You' in the Goodspeed's 42ND STREET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

Goodspeed Musicals has released footage of Broadway's Kate Baldwin singing 'I Only Have Eyes for You' from 42nd Street. The musical runs through November 6 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Watch the video here!

VIDEO: First Look at Lisa Howard and the Cast of Goodspeed's 42ND STREET Singing 'Go Into Your Dance'
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2022

Get a sneak peek video of Lisa Howard and the cast of Goodspeed's 42ND STREET performing 'Go Into Your Dance.'

VIDEO: Watch Kate Baldwin Sing 'I Only Have Eyes For You' from Goodspeed's 42ND STREET
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022

Watch a clip of Kate Baldwin Singing 'I Only Have Eyes For You' from Goodspeed's production of 42ND STREET.

Photos: First Look at Kate Baldwin, Max von Essen, and More in Goodspeed's 42ND STREET
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2022

Goodspeed Musicals has released production photos for the blockbuster tap dancing extravaganza 42nd Street.  The toe-tapping crowd-pleaser runs from Sept. 16 – Nov. 6 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for 42 STREET at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting the blockbuster tap dancing extravaganza 42nd Street from Sept. 16 - Nov. 6 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Check out footage from a rehearsal here!