Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
42nd Street Tickets
Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Booking until: Saturday, 5 January 2019
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (One interval)
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Age restrictions
Ages 7+. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted
Booking from:
Monday, 20 March 2017
Booking until:
Saturday, 5 January 2019
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes (One interval)
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!
42nd Street tickets – A revival to end all revivals
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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 487 reviews
Brilliant show
Ilvija London Box Office customer
For anyone also non facing and musical lovers. Lots of energy, great live music and very good playing. The entire cast playing and dancing as one only. To see
Ilaria London Box Office customer
Wonderful and entertaining!
I thought the show had good music, lively action, and colorful costumes!
Joyce London Box Office customer
Must see!!
Kenneth London Box Office customer
Yes creative, beautiful drops
So nice
Pee Cheung London Box Office customer
A Fantastic Show
Richard London Box Office customer
Great dancing poor storyline
Julienne London Box Office customer
A highly recommended show!
roberto London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Constanze London Box Office customer
Joyful show
What a wonderful experience. Wonderful music and a superb cast. I felt like dancing all the way home.
Marjorie London Box Office customer
Love it
Antonio London Box Office customer
A MUST SEE
42nd Street is an absolutely terrific show. The tap dancing and the costumes are amazing. I would recommend this show to anybody.
Christine London Box Office customer
Must see!
The show was amazing. Very good costumes, singing and dancing. A must see!!
Matthew London Box Office customer
A must see!
Dan London Box Office customer
Superb, Spectacular, the best show in the West End
This show has it all, fantastic dancing, singing, acting and spectacular sets and costumes. Just when you think it can get any better, it does!! If you only see one show in London make it this one.
Yvonne London Box Office customer
Fantastic dancing and great costumes.
Marilyn London Box Office customer
Just delightful!
Monica London Box Office customer
A classic...and a must for anyone who appreciates tap!
Tricia London Box Office customer
Creative
Costumes beautiful, great creative dancing very old Hollywood. Great acting. Saw show last year too.
Suzanne London Box Office customer
Unexpectedly good and entertaining
Never heard of this show until my friend mentioned it because she wanted to watch something that is feel good and fun for her birthday. I'm so glad I went. The story is light , different and funny. I was smiling all through out.. I'm in awe with the costumes. Well choreographed dances and the stamina of the actors is unbelievable. Makes me want to take up tap dancing. Lulu is around my mum's generation but she just gained 2 new fans
Joni London Box Office customer
amazing tap dancing and fantastic costumes
ann London Box Office customer
Very sparkly!
Couldn't fault it. Costumes, dancing, everything brilliant!!
Linda London Box Office customer
Classic!
Brian London Box Office customer
A Billiant show
I have travelled the world and have seen shows on Broadway, Las Vegas, Johannesburg,the West End over many years and have never seen a better show. For sheer energy, brilliant costumes, wonderful sets and superb lighting, this show, 42nd Street, has no peer. I have already recommended the show to 4 people and they have already booked.
Tony London Box Office customer
Awesome throwback
This is the best of the era of big stage musicals. Many recognizable songs and incredible dancing throughly. Clever staging, costumes and sets, and a great quick tempo throughout.
Kevin London Box Office customer
Reasonable
Roberto London Box Office customer
A must see!
The production was Broadway quality! I found the talent, music and all around production to be fabulous! Loved it!
Robin London Box Office customer
It made our citytrip perfect !
I had the impression of beiing alife on the stage myself I recommand it to all visitors of London!
Anne-Marie London Box Office customer
Feel good show
Excellent dancing and costumes. A feel good show
Malcolm London Box Office customer
Brilliant!!
jag London Box Office customer
Great show, amazing dancing and a beautiful set!
such a good evening out and so cheap for what you get! Never thought about it before but it was such a good activity. Amazing dances and the set was very extravagant, really felt like a Broadway show in the US! Would definitely recommend.
lola London Box Office customer
Excellent costumes, brilliant tap dancing
Margaret London Box Office customer
Amazing
I just lived the show, so many talented dancers I didn’t know which dancer to look at next. Costumes superb, beautiful colours and sparkle. The routines were incredible, it really was a brilliant night out and Drury Lane Theatre Royal was one of the best theatres I have been to. We got last minute tickets at a bargain price and although our seats were in the Grand Circle K33 and K34 we could see the show ok with only a couple of times a little difficult but this did not spoil the experience. Would definitely recommend, oh and the pub opposite was nice too.
Wendy London Box Office customer
A rainbow of music and dance.
Loved the show because of the choreography, the costumes, the music and the sets.... all good.
Alison London Box Office customer
fun and classic musicl comedy with outstanding tap dancing
Fast, fun and funny. The number of cast, the orchestra and the outstanding tap dancing (hoofing) and the powerful singing made it a stimulating and enjoyable show
David London Box Office customer
Never seen anything as superb as this
Don't miss it. You can't miss it.
Maria London Box Office customer
must see
Dorothy London Box Office customer
A joyous evenng
Very disappointed. The show is very good: I had seen it 4 times and I wanted to see it again following the changes in the cast. However, Lulu was indisposed so my reason for going was thwarted. My ratings are for the show overall rather than for last night.
Michael London Box Office customer
Wonderful
We were really excités n’y the show and its actress and actors
Andreas London Box Office customer
A night on a wonderful high
If you love razzmatazz this is a show for you done to a really high standard. I loved it !
Laurence London Box Office customer
Colourful. WOnderful, amazing dancing scenes.
Ian London Box Office customer
It was very very good and very well done and enjoyed it very much.
Charlotte London Box Office customer
So much talent and energy
So much talent and energy but the story lets it down... but for the dancing and singing alone it is mindblowingly good....
Emma London Box Office customer
Wonderful experience
A bright, positive, happy and colorful show that can make your week better!
katarina London Box Office customer
Best show in a long time
I was so caught up in the show I thought I was at rehearsals instead of a show about rehearsals. Excellent performance. Definitely a must see .. again!
John London Box Office customer
This one is MUST!
Natalia London Box Office customer
glamour galore!
wonderful, lavish production. i've never seen so many costume changes in such a short time. superb!
Roger London Box Office customer
Don't miss!
The show was sensational. The precision for each number was superb. Costumes were incredible. This is a must see show for one and all.
Joop London Box Office customer
Spectacular
Brilliant scenery and so many scene changes and dazzling costumes. Very up beat and a fun show.
Karen London Box Office customer
Happiness, rythm, colourful, music, a really wonderful moment of happiness.
Patrick London Box Office customer
A must see if you like dancing,
Fabulous show, brilliant creative dancing, fantastic costumes, everybody in the show gave 100%
Linda London Box Office customer
high energy , amazing tap dancing
This show is full of glitter and glamour with amazing dancing from all the cast so keeps you engaged with the action. Storyline seems dated by todays standards but a still great evening out.
Maureen London Box Office customer
The music was way too loud！
Yuxiang London Box Office customer
If you like tap dancing you cannot miss this show!
Mohammed London Box Office customer
Amazing
Audur London Box Office customer
Nice and colorful show
Laura London Box Office customer
perfect ecellent
Andrea London Box Office customer
Excellent production
ian London Box Office customer
A must see.
Paul London Box Office customer
Screen Printing Bench 30" x 40"
great show fab
Daren London Box Office customer
Toe tapping!
RITA London Box Office customer
Outstanding
Fun energetic and perfect
Patricia London Box Office customer
John
John London Box Office customer
Uplifting and brilliant dancing.
Anita London Box Office customer
fast moving, cclorfull, exelent dancingI recommend
I recommend the the show for shoore.
Moshe London Box Office customer
A nice bit of show biz "history" and good fun
Jamie London Box Office customer
No idea what the plot was but the show was great
Attended with my family for an 18th birthday present. We all enjoyed the show, the dancing was fantastic and we were all surprised how many of the songs we knew. The overall plot of the show was reasonably clear but the sub-plot of the show within the show made little sense - not that it really mattered. Sets were great and changed very smoothly.
Laurence London Box Office customer
Great
Geoff London Box Office customer
Great show
Brilliant show if you want music and dancing, this is the 2nd time seeing it the costumes are amazing
Carol London Box Office customer
A wonderful spectacle
An absolute must.
Lesley London Box Office customer
Exciting, fabulous
Aldo London Box Office customer
Amazing
The dancing was phenomenal! What an amazing show.
Yvonne London Box Office customer
Loistavaa
Tanja London Box Office customer
Razzle Dazzel
Virginia London Box Office customer
Excellent show
Went to see this show and was completely blown away. The costumes, music and dancing were amazing. Lulu gave a great performance as did everyone else. Would recommend everyone to see it at least once.
Zara London Box Office customer
Lively and colourful
Very good performance. Costumes and scenery excellent. A very enjoyable afternoon.
Doreen London Box Office customer
lively must see
Majella 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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Theatre Address
Drury Lane Theatre Royal
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Theatre Info
- Capacity: 2200
- Year built: 1812