Who Played Abner Dillon in 42nd Street

Abner Dillon is a role in 42nd Street, a musical that opened West End in 1984.

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

14 actors have played Abner Dillon in 42nd Street.

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Performer	Production	Opened
Don Crabtree	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Michael Vita	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Stan Page	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Brent Verdon	West End 42nd Street	1984
Ralph Lawton	West End 42nd Street	1984
Allen Fitzpatrick	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Michael Dantuono	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Michael McCarty	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Richard Pruitt	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Steve Luker	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Paul Palmer	Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) 42nd Street	2006
Mark Fishback	US Tour 42nd Street	2015
Bruce Montague	West End 42nd Street	2017
John Lister	Chicago 42nd Street	2020

Other Roles in 42nd Street

Role	Production	Opened
Abner Dillon	West End 42nd Street	1984
Andy Lee	West End 42nd Street	1984
Annie	West End 42nd Street	1984
Bert Barry	West End 42nd Street	1984
Billy Lawlor	West End 42nd Street	1984
Doctor	West End 42nd Street	1984
Dorothy Brock	West End 42nd Street	1984
Ensemble	West End 42nd Street	1984
Julian Marsh	West End 42nd Street	1984
Lorraine	West End 42nd Street	1984
Mac	West End 42nd Street	1984
Maggie Jones	West End 42nd Street	1984
Oscar	West End 42nd Street	1984
Pat Denning	West End 42nd Street	1984
Peggy Sawyer	West End 42nd Street	1984
Phyllis	West End 42nd Street	1984
Thug	West End 42nd Street	1984

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