42nd Street 1991

Ages: 8+
Opened: February 27, 1991
Closing: April 20, 1991

42nd Street - 1991 - West End History , Info & More

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

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.

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42nd Street FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of 42nd Street have there been?
42nd Street has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1983, US Tour which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, US Tour which opened in 2002, Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2017 and Chicago which opened in 2020.

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