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Who Played Oscar in 42nd Street

Oscar is a role in 42nd Street, a musical that opened Broadway in 1980.

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.

9 actors have played Oscar in 42nd Street.

View full cast of 42nd Street

Performer Production Opened
Donald Johnston Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Robert Colston Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Art Day West End 42nd Street 1984
Gareth Valentine West End 42nd Street 1984
Billy Stritch Broadway 42nd Street 2001
Greg Beck Broadway 42nd Street 2001
Paul Masse Broadway 42nd Street 2001
Rob Ouellette US Tour 42nd Street 2015
Paul Knight West End 42nd Street 2017

Other Roles in 42nd Street

Role Production Opened
Abner Dillon Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Andy Lee Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Annie Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Bert Barry Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Billy Lawlor Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Doctor Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Dorothy Brock Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Ensemble Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Julian Marsh Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Lorraine Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Mac Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Maggie Jones Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Oscar Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Pat Denning Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Peggy Sawyer Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Peggy Sawyer<br> Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Performer Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Phyllis Broadway 42nd Street 1980
Thug Broadway 42nd Street 1980

“Oscar” Also Appears In

Production Type Year
Sweat Off-Broadway 2016
Sweet Charity Broadway 1966

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