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42nd Street

42nd Street at Ordway Music Theatre

Why see 42nd Street?

Classic Broadway Tuner 42nd Street

Considered one of the quintessential Broadway musicals, 42nd Street first made its mark on the Great White Way when it debuted to rapturous acclaim at NYC's Winter Garden Theatre in June, 1980. The Tony-winning production has since enjoyed long-running success in the form of multiple revivals around in the world. Don't miss the legendary jukebox musical at St. Paul's Ordway Center for the Performing Arts during a strictly limited run this Summer!

The product of a three million dollar investment by theatre mogul David Merrick, 42nd Street capitalised on the nostalgia of musical theatre's golden age, bringing the depression era-tale to life with enough razzle dazzle to make it one of Broadway's longest running tuners. Classic songs like We're In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway and the title track tell the story of underdog Peggy Sawyer, an actress with big dreams who lands the role of her dreams in respected Broadway director Julian Marsh's last hurrah. Love triangles, jealousy and sequins ensue - that's showbiz for you!

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2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

Dario Mejia

Tap Dancing was Incredible! 42nd St.

I was very pleased to see the quality if great tap sounds and wonderful singing. Besides the opening singer all star roles were right on pitch:) The new twist on dialogue and hip-hop beats of every dance number really brought the play into the present day status. The marvelously talented dancers and challenging choreography is why you should go and see this show. I’ve lived on Broadway, seen many shows and could tell this one was filled to the brim with all the talent live entertainment has to offer. I would have given it 5 stars if only the singing wasn’t off a little, but hey that’s live entertainment. Yes, I switched the rating because one guy shouldn’t bring down the group! ... Read more

Sherry Paulendeick

Dance, Dance, Dance

The lighting mimics black and white movies by featuring colors one at a time, and giving the edges of the stage a film Noir quality. The dancers danced their hearts out, making me think that tap dancing should be an Olympic event. Very good production numbers with things happening all over the stage. Found myself wishing it was on a thrust stage so I could feel like I was right in it. ... Read more
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