My guest on this Pride Encore edition of Broadway Nation is author Maya Cantu who joins me to discuss her book, Greasepaint Puritan — Boston to 42nd Street in the Queer Backstage Novels of Bradford Ropes.
42nd Street Revival (2001 Broadway)
Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: May 2, 2001Closing: January 02, 2005
42nd Street - 2001 Broadway 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.
BOOKS ABOUT 42nd Street
The Story of 42nd Street: The Theatres, Shows, Characters, and Scandals of the World's Most Notorious Street
Mary C. Henderson and Alexis Greene
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42nd Street FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the songs in 42nd Street and what's the order?
Audition
Young and Healthy
Shadow Waltz
Go Into Your Dance
Getting Out of Town
Dames
I Know Now
Sunny Side to Every Situation
About a Quarter to Nine
"Pretty Lady" Overture
Time to Leave Town
Keep Young and Beautiful
You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me
We're in the Money
Lullaby of Broadway
Shuffle Off to Buffalo
42nd Street
42nd Street History
Other Productions of 42nd Street
| 1980 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1983 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
| 1984 | US Tour |
2nd National Tour US Tour |
| 1984 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1991 | West End |
Return Engagement [West End] West End |
| 2002 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2006 | Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) |
Pittsburgh CLO Revival Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) |
| 2015 | US Tour |
Non-Equity National Tour US Tour |
| 2017 | West End |
West End Revival West End |
| 2020 | Chicago |
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production Chicago |
42nd Street - 2001 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Musical | Christine Ebersole |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Randy Skinner |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Roger Kirk |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival - Musical | 42nd Street |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Douglas Schmidt |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Michael Cumpsty |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Christine Ebersole |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Randy Skinner |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Roger Kirk |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Mark Bramble |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | David Elder |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical | Kate Levering |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical | Mary Testa |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Paul Gallo |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | |
| 2001 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Douglas Schmidt |
| 2001 | The Hewes Awards | Costume Design | Roger Kirk |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Randy Skinner |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Roger Kirk |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Mark Bramble |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Paul Gallo |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Mary Testa |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Kate Levering |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Christine Ebersole |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Stage Holding |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Joop van den Ende |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Revival of a Musical | Dodger Theatricals |
| 2001 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | Douglas W. Schmidt |
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