Winner of two 1980 Tony Awards, 42nd Street tells the tale of Julian Marsh's journey putting on a Broadway musical at the height of the Great Depression. Peggy Sawyer, a motivated young performer wearing her heart on her sleeve, arrives on Broadway, with the hope of making it as a performer. What ensues is a song and dance extravaganza, a feast for the senses and a tap dancer's dream. 42nd Street is a joyful, buoyant celebration of musical theater. Come and meet those dancing feet; escape with us as we time travel back to 1930.
The
Character Breakdown is:
All roles will require a Dance Audition except for the roles of Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Maggie Jones, Bert Barry, Abner Dillon, Pat Denning, and Mac.
- JULIAN MARSH
- Male presenting, Age 45-60 (Vocal Range: Baritone D Flat3 - A Flat 4) A powerful and charismatic actor to play a successful Broadway Director. A true professional who commands respect and authority; a towering and hard-driving presence in the room with a guarded tender side.
- DOROTHY BROCK
- Female presenting, Age 50-60 (Vocal Range: Alto/Belt E Flat 3 - B4) A true Broadway star with a capital "S". Very elegant and classy. A statuesque commanding presence balanced with heart and empathy. Confident and sure with strong comedic timing. Must move well.
- PEGGY SAWYER
- Female presenting, Age 18-25 (Vocal Range: Mezz/Belt E Flat 3 - E5) New to town-first show. Genuinely talented, innocent, principled, hopeful, spirited: a triple threat with great heart. Possesses an underlying Star Quality. Extraordinary tap dancer to play the ingenue believably.
- BILLY LAWLOR
- Male presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Tenor C#3 - A4) The young leading man, handsome, charming, legit star showmanship. Spectacular tapper with a soaring tenor voice that can sing like an angel and still believably play the "Juvenile". The epitome of 1933 masculinity.
- MAGGIE JONES
- Female presenting, Age 40-50 (Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - B Flat 4) Half of the shows writing duo. A brassy, showy yet tasteful performer able to play comedy with great warmth and charm. Assertive and personable with a seasoned Vaudevillian style. Must move well.
- BERT BARRY
- Male presenting, Age 40-50 (Vocal Range: Baritone C3 - D4) Also part of the show's writing team. A true showman and character actor with vaudevillian comedic timing. A witty, wry, affable and entirely genuine person with warm intentions. Must move well.
- ABNER DILLON
- Male presenting, Age 50-65 (Vocal Range: Baritone Character voice) The "Sugar Daddy" providing the shows backing. A strong old-school Southern male type; loveable but with an ego. He is easily swayed by compliments and affection. Comedic timing is a must.
- ANYTIME ANNIE
- Female presenting, Age 25-35 (Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - E5) The Brassy Archetypal Chorus Girl. A sassy yet endearing stage presence; knows the ropes and does not suffer fools gladly. A comedienne with precision timing, a larger-than-life personality with fierce tap skills.
- ANDY LEE
- Male presenting, Age 25-35 (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone D3 - D Flat4) The Dance Director of the show. Hardworking, skilled and a true showman by nature. Entirely likeable, fun and professional with an even-tempered demeanor. Strong actor with superb tap-dancing skills.
- PAT DENNING
- Male presenting, Age 50-60 (Vocal Range: High Baritone D3 - E Flat4) Dorothy Brock's true love interest. Charming, good natured, dashing; an old Vaudevillian performer with style and pep in his step. A straight shooter of a gentleman.
- MAC
- Male presenting, Age 40-60 (Vocal Range: Baritone) The Stage Manager of the show. Stern, attentive, experienced; is Julian's right-hand man. Knows how to keep the cast in line and still have a good time. Puts up with no malarkey while running the entire production with ease and grip.
- LORRAINE FLEMMING
- Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with loads of personality & sass! A skilled and talented performer; terrific presence with a heart of gold. A veteran chorus girl with pizazz. Excellent Tap Skills
- PHYLLIS DALE
- Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with vibrant showmanship and award-winning personality. Not her first Broadway show, she knows and has what it takes and wears it on her sleeve with no apology. Excellent Tap Skills
- GLADYS
- Female presenting, Age 21-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer-friends of Lorraine & Phyllis. Outgoing, perky with a big stage presence. Not her first Broadway show, she fills the bill as the chorus girl sidekick. Strong Tap Skills.
- 11 FEMALE ENSEMBLE
- Female presenting: Age 18-30 (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo/Soprano as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Plucky, ambitious, fun, determined, poised, buoyant and showy types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
- 10 MALE ENSEMBLE
- Male presenting: Age 18-30 (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone/Tenor as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Strong, masculine, eager, fun, dynamic, competitive yet chivalrous types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
NOTE: For the ENSEMBLE, this is the biggest, most challenging & exciting song and dance Broadway Musical ever written. They are featured in 11 production Numbers.
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Audition page for audition details.