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Who Played Oscar in 42nd Street

Oscar 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.

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 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

“Oscar” Also Appears In

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

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