Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
42nd Street Tickets
Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Booking until: Saturday, 10 February 2018
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Booking from:
Monday, 20 March 2017
Booking until:
Saturday, 10 February 2018
This is the stuff dreams are made of. If you've ever wished you had what it takes to be a leading light on the musical stage, you can experience the thrill vicariously thanks to the star of this heart-warming, funny production. Meet young Peggy Sawyer, who arrives on New York's Broadway fresh from a tiny hayseed town in middle America, determined to become a star.
42nd Street is an American musical dating back to the 1930s. The movie was set in 1933 when Art Deco style ruled the day and the world was changing fast. It was also the time of the USA's Great Depression. The book was by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, the lyrics by Al Dubin, the wonderful, magical music by Harry Warren. A brilliant revival of the original, on stage for the first time in 1981, won that year's Tony Award for Best Musical. And this is the first time the show has been staged in theatreland since 1990.
The new production kicks off previews in late on 20th March and will be directed by the original co-author Mark Bramble, an extra treat for audiences. The original West End production included Catherine Zeta-Jones in the cast and won the Olivier for best musical in 1984. Zeta-Jones was only a second understudy but, like the fictional star of the show Peggy, she got the chance to perform when the leading lady Barbara King and her first understudy happened to fall ill. A Broadway revival in 2001 brought further accolades, including the Tony award for Best Musical Revival.
The cast is enormous and they more or less all sing and dance, quite a sight. The costumes are set to be spectacular, as you'd expect from a plot set in the glittering 1930s. And those gorgeous, lush show tunes sound just as fresh, just as lovely. In fact the revival's producers are promising even more singing and dancing than ever before, with extra colour and sparkle plus extra songs and dances.
The theme of the piece remains the same, and it's inspirational: follow your bliss, harness your talent, work hard and dreams can – and do – come true.
42nd Street – The story
42nd Street is set in Depression-era New York, during the 1930s. Peggy hails from a small town in Pennsylvania, but her dreams are larger than life. The legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh notices her and awards her a place in the cast of Pretty Lady, his latest Broadway show. The star is Dorothy Brock, an ageing Broadway diva who dislikes Peggy on sight. Dorothy is injured during the previews, but Peggy saves the day by taking on the lead role. And she's brilliant.
Peggy’s rise from showgirl to star is what dreams are made of. The story is told via a non-stop feast of complex tap dances, well-loved musical theatre hits and massive ensemble numbers. And it's set to break records in the West End. We can't wait!
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Press Reviews
The mother of all showbiz musicals The Telegraph
Utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz The Times
Blow your mind with spectacle Metro
It roars where others purr The Stage
A golden spectacle of showbiz glamour Time Out
Customer Reviews
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Anyone:based on 135 reviews
Amazing show
Superb dancing and acting absolutely amazing show
Nevena London Box Office customer
Incredible! Brought the 30’s back to life!
My partner and I were blown away with this performance! It makes you feel like you’ve gone back to the 30’s, displaying incredible skill and precision and talent with singing dancing and acting! Along with incredible outfits... I could go on and on and I don’t normally do reviews but this is well worth the effort! Go watch it! Ali Hellmuth
Alastair London Box Office customer
Great music
Jessica London Box Office customer
Exciting musical show
Stephen London Box Office customer
Fun
Energy and enjoyable
keith London Box Office customer
Fantastic Night!
Fantastic from the first note to the last. At first we were disappointed that Sheena Easton wouldn't be performing but 'Dorothy Brock' was absolutely stunning! Would recommend this show completely!
Sue London Box Office customer
classical
A very good show for those aged over 60 who may appreciate the historical elements of American in the 1930's.
Pauline London Box Office customer
Super!
J London Box Office customer
If you like dance, go see it
Excellent for the dancing, singing and costumes, but the story itself is not very exiting.
Christina London Box Office customer
timeless proffesional performance
This show is stunning! has it all! costume !music! talent !and OMG stunning dance routines absolutely timed to perfection never seen the mirror effect on the formation before except on old black and white movies. It was amazing!
vicky London Box Office customer
Must see!
Mimi London Box Office customer
Such a musical. Totally enjoyed it.
The show was brilliant from start to finished. Fantastic choreography. Wouldn't mind seeing it again.
Irene London Box Office customer
The show was very colorful, and had lively singing and wonderful dancing scenes
This was a lively and colourful musical with lots of wonderful costumes dancing and singing routines which kept you fully focussed watching the large cast of performers in the show who all gave 100%.
Geoffrey London Box Office customer
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David London Box Office customer
Spectacular, energetic, colourful, grand a must see!
Loved the show... amazing dancing and singing.Costumes were creative and beautiful. The stage setting and props were fantastic. The show is brilliant.
Taryn London Box Office customer
Brilliant!
Irmak London Box Office customer
Fantastic colourful feet tapping show
42nd Street is a fantastic musical show. The dancing, singing, costumes and scenery and the orchestra were wonderful. My feet tapped all the way back to Devon! I could willingly have stayed to see the next performance.
Sandra London Box Office customer
What theatre is all about.
Gary London Box Office customer
What an uplifting evening
High energy feel good show. Sheena Easton's singing gave me goosebumps and the dancing was out of this world. A brilliant evenings entertainment. Well done and many thanks
Mark London Box Office customer
Great fun!
Great entertainment for a fun night out! Whole audience was mesmerized by the fantastic dancing and singing!
Lynne London Box Office customer
Stunning
The best dancer i have been ever seen.
CLAUDIA London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Giovanni London Box Office customer
Colourful and entertaining
Excellent show one of the best we have seen.
Herbie London Box Office customer
Simply Stunning in every way
The whole production was just amazing.
Lesley London Box Office customer
A bit oldfashioned, yet well-performed
probably a show for older generation. Dancing was magnificent.
Katri London Box Office customer
Brilliant show.
A brilliant show especially if you like musicals and tap dancing.
Graham London Box Office customer
FANTASTIC
Amelia London Box Office customer
Don't Miss This Show
Barbara London Box Office customer
Incredible!
Can London Box Office customer
Excellent
Mark London Box Office customer
Wished it would never end
Colourful costumes and catchy music. Fantastic dance routines.
John London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Virginia London Box Office customer
I wouldn't mind buying cheap seats for this one
Hamad London Box Office customer
Dance spectacular
Leila London Box Office customer
Fantastic, must see
Everything you would expect from a west end show just fantastic
Stephen London Box Office customer
Absolutely wonderful new production of a show I saw many years ago. Particularly enjoyed the brilliant dancing and clever staging. The costumes were gloriously glitzy too! Would definitely recommend this show for young and old alike. Great entertainment.
Vivien London Box Office customer
42ND Street
Great show - thoroughly enjoyed it. The band were brilliant and the costumes were absolutely fabulous - I'd give both more than 5 stars if I could. The dancing was awesome however would have loved the show stopping finale to keep going for longer!! And included a lot more epic dance scenes and less acting because those moments were truly captivating. Lots more broadway show dancing!!! Loved IT none the less!!
Natalie London Box Office customer
A must see!
Peter London Box Office customer
Sounds and visually is amazing!
The show was well done and most of the cast first rate. Younger audiences will find the show a little dated but that's what makes it fun in the first place!
Sarah London Box Office customer
Just when you thought they couldn't dance anymore...they do!!!
Yes it may be an old story BUT... it is SO exhilaratingly done!! The level of dancing just keeps going until it seems to reach a crescendo and then there's more!! Can't think of anyone who wouldn't love this show!!
Andrea London Box Office customer
Joyful and energetic
Maryam London Box Office customer
Fascinating and cheerful
Hager London Box Office customer
Excellent show. Cast were fantastic
Joseph London Box Office customer
Overwhelmingly delightful
It was a great first show to see, such amazing production and really great fun - a must see! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Will London Box Office customer
Best musical I have ever seen
Roger London Box Office customer
A must see!
Nina London Box Office customer
Spectacular
I hadn't been to the theatre for a while and really enjoyed the performance. Highly recommended.
Hendrik London Box Office customer
amazing loved the show
lynn London Box Office customer
Awesome
Susan London Box Office customer
A wondrous spectacle. A must see
Tony London Box Office customer
BREATHTAKING!
A brilliant show packed with great music, unbelievable dancing and spectacular costumes. Massive stage to compliment the breathtaking dance routines and costumes. Clare Halse (Peggy) was sensational!
Lynn London Box Office customer
Toe tapping fantastic
Clare London Box Office customer
Brilliant
mark London Box Office customer
onging surprises with each stage effect
Matthew London Box Office customer
Pure Showbiz
Loved everything - if you like tap dancing you will love this show - only thing I could say is that it finished to soon.
Julia London Box Office customer
What a musical
DaeKyoung London Box Office customer
Fantastic Show
What a fantastic show,dancing all through the show,great entertainment for all,amazing !!!!
Jason London Box Office customer
Sensational
Michelle London Box Office customer
Amazing, wonderful show
Jose Luis London Box Office customer
Excellent Show!
My 19yr old daughter who is a dancer almost cried at the opening number. If you appreciate dance at all or have any tap experience, you will love this show!
Patti London Box Office customer
Fascinating
Zhanna London Box Office customer
A good time
Iovely show would see it again.
Roy London Box Office customer
SUPER SHOW
AMAZING!!!! GIRLFRIENDS FIRST MUSICAL... WHAT A SHOW
ALEX London Box Office customer
Amazing energy from start to finish!
The acting, dancing and singing was outstanding. An epic performance from the whole cast. The best show I've ever seen.
Michael London Box Office customer
Must see show!
Pauline London Box Office customer
Fabulous and heart warming!
The entire was was fabulous! Loved it to the last moment! Made me feel good! The dancing was absolutely beyond the best!
Karla London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Excellent, 100% .. and even the conductor displayed showmanship! Music was perfect, tapping, dancing, acting, set changes, etc it was perfect.
kerry London Box Office customer
Exhilerating!
Li-min Sharon London Box Office customer
loved it - a must see
David London Box Office customer
Must see
Beautiful story amazing dancing and show
Wojciech London Box Office customer
a classic musical
mark London Box Office customer
AMAZING !
Everything was fantastic; the dancing, singing, acting, script, music and more were all incredible !!
Heather London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Full of energy, fabulous costumes , amazing dancing
Jeanette London Box Office customer
42nd Street A Must See
Just spoke much fun
John London Box Office customer
Positive feel good show
Actors particularly Sheena Easton and actress playing peggy sawyer where exceptional and excelled vocally with show tapping speed of dancing. Ensemble were outstanding and it is a sight to behold at their showstopping big numbers. I am sure no one watching this show will come away disappointed.
rebecca London Box Office customer
Excellent tap dancing
Pamela London Box Office customer
A wonderful colourful entailing show Best I have seen for years
We would go back and see this show again. Music fantastic ,dancing the very best. Wonderful show Full mark to all concerned
Margaret London Box Office customer
Razzle dazzle escapism
A coyple of hours spent watching this show lifted my spirits and sent me away tapping my feet and humming the tunes. What mire can you ask for.
Karen London Box Office customer
You Can't Help But Enjoy It
A fabulous interpretation! Better than the original. Beautifully choreographed and fabulously colourful. You can't help but smile throughout.
Robin London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Recommend the show to anyone. It was fantastic. Everything about he show very professional , very well done. Some scenes gave me goose bumps.
Linda London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Very entertaining and the scenes were well organised and the costumes most colourful.
John London Box Office customer
Foot tapping extravaganza.
Benjamin London Box Office customer
Review: 42nd STREET at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane
06 Apr 2017 in Reviews
42nd Street was last seen at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane on London’s West End in 1984. Now playing at the same theatre as it did then, it is undeniably back where it belongs. Keeping its loyalty to the story yet putting a new and exciting spin on the show itself, this is the perfect revival of such an amazing old fashioned musical. The score is wonderful, and vividly brought to life by Jae Alexander and his 18 strong orchestra. With songs such as 'We're in the Money', 'Lullaby of Broadway' and the title number '42nd Street' this is one musical that will have you tapping your feet all the way home!
Everything you need to know about 42ND STREET at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
03 Apr 2017 in News
This musical is Broadway's story about Broadway; those for whom it is home and the starstruck, from-out-of-town wannabes eager for their big break, a slice of success in the spotlight and with a bit of luck, (or someone else's misfortune), a fleeting dalliance with stardom.
42nd Street Returns to the West End
13 Aug 2016 in New Shows
42ND STREET, one of the most joyful and life affirming celebrations of Musical Theatre is to get a big west End revival in March 2017 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in a new production directed by Broadway veteran Mark Bramble. Bramble has staged the show many times and is joined by his previous collaborators Douglas W Schmidt (Set Designer) and Roger Kirk (Costume Designer)
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Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
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- Capacity: 2200
- Year built: 1812