Coming Soon:
Kentwood Players presents
42nd Street

Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble
Directed by Doug Vasquez
Nov 14 - Dec 13, 2025
(Dark Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 28 - Nov 30)
Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company
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. Watch the Audition page for audition details.


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