Who Played Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street

Billy Lawlor is a role in 42nd Street, a musical that opened Broadway in 2001.

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.

17 actors have played Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street.

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Performer	Production	Opened
James Brennan	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Jim Walton	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Joel Blum	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Lee Roy Reams	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Lee Roy Reams	Broadway 42nd Street	1980
Michael Howe	West End 42nd Street	1984
Philip Gould	West End 42nd Street	1984
	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Jeremy Benton	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Matt Lashey	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Randy Bobish	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Shonn Wiley	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Todd Lattimore	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Robert Spring	US Tour 42nd Street	2002
Ian Knauer	Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) 42nd Street	2006
Blake Stadnik	US Tour 42nd Street	2015
Stuart Neal	West End 42nd Street	2017
Ashley Day	Chicago 42nd Street	2020

Other Roles in 42nd Street

Role	Production	Opened
Abner Dillon	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Andy Lee	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Annie	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Bert Barry	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Billy Lawlor	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Diane	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Doctor	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Dorothy Brock	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Ensemble	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Ethel	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Julian Marsh	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Lorraine	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Mac	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Maggie Jones	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Oscar	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Partial Swing	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Pat Denning	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Peggy Sawyer	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Performer	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Phyllis	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Thug	Broadway 42nd Street	2001
Waiter	Broadway 42nd Street	2001

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