42nd Street

Ages: 8+
Opened: January 1, 1984
Closing: unknown

42nd Street - 1984 - US Tour Tickets, News, 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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New Federal Theatre to Present TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL Beginning Next Month by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

Four women writers of the Harlem Renaissance meet in 'Telling Tales Out of School' by Wesley Brown, directed by Woodie King, Jr. at Castillo Theatre/ASP. The play offers a unique perspective on the Harlem Renaissance by providing a character study of four of its most-noted female prime movers. Check out event information here!

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Maude Maggart to Present New Show HERE COME THE DREAMERS at Birdland by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the singular cabaret artist Maude Maggart in the premiere of her new show “Here Come the Dreamers” on Monday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

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All new photos have been released from opening night of Tripping on Life at Theatre Row. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Thomas Sweitzer's  20 SECONDS Celebrates Opening Night by Jennifer Broski - Sep 22, 2023

Thomas Sweitzer's award-winning tale of love, forgiveness, resilience and the extraordinary power of music, 20 Seconds just celebrated its opening night. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Now Hiring: Carpenter, Performers, and More - BWW Classifieds by - Sep 21, 2023

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Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tim Daly Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

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Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below in December by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

54 BELOW will welcome back War Paint star Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in I’ll be Home For Christmas on December 12-17 at 7pm. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

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Following a  work in progress of the play last May, New Federal Theatre (NFT) will present the world premiere of 'Telling Tales Out of School,' a new play by Wesley Brown. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Rush Tickets Available For Lin Shaye's TRIPPING ON LIFE by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

Emmy-winner Lin Shaye’s award-winning solo show,  Tripping on Life, offers RUSH tickets for only $22 exclusively sold on the TodayTix app. Learn more about how to get discounted tickets to Tripping on Life here!

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Zachary A. Meyers (A Strange Loop) and Travis McElroy ('My Brother, My Brother and Me' podcast) join the cast of Teaching A Robot to Love. The performance will be on Sunday, October 15th at 7pm at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036.

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Photos: The Company of PARTNERSHIP Meets the Press by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 5, 2023

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Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

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SWEENEY TODD on Broadway- A Complete Guide by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2023

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

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Aventura Arts & Cultural Center to Present 2024 Broadway Concert Series Featuring Leavel, Errico, and Kuhn by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

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The Green Room 42 to Present Australian Drag and Theater Legend Trevor Ashley Next Month by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023

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Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

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Exclusive: Broadway's Best Share First Show Memories by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2023

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SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway- A Complete Guide by Sidney Paterra - Aug 31, 2023

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