42nd Street Tickets

First look photos are in for the UK revival of 42nd Street starring Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia and Les Dennis. The much-loved musical is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall plays 'past her prime prima donna' Dorothy Brock, alongside Adam Garcia as Broadway director Julian Marsh and Nicole-Lily Baisden as 'fresh off the bus' ingenue Peggy Sawyer. Les Dennis plays Bert Barry the fictional show's writer and producer. Fresh off the bus from small-town America, young and beautiful Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. She quickly catches the eye of a big-time director Julian Marsh and lands a spot in the chorus line of Broadway’s newest show…and when the leading lady Dorothy Brock gets injured, Peggy gets her shot at stardom. This iconic song-and-dance spectacular features a hit parade of toe-tapping songs, including the title number, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” and “I Only Have Eyes For You”. The cast also features Josefina Gabrielle as Maggie Jones, Sam Lips as Billy Lawlor and Michael Praed as Pat Denning with Erica-Jayne Alden, George Beet, Charlie Bishop, Kevin Brewis, Olly Christopher, Briana Craig, Jordan Crouch, Rhianna Dorris, Ashleigh Graham, Alyn Hawke, Aimee Hodnett, Connor Hughes, Deja Linton, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Greta McKinnon, Ben Middleton, Benjamin Mundy, Anthony Ofoegbu and Jessica Wright. The production plays at Curve, Leicester until Saturday 3rd June, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, Londonfrom Wednesday 7th June 2023. Book tickets to 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells London. Production photos for 42nd Street [ngg src="galleries" ids="1174" display="pro_tile"]

Rehearsal photos are in for the upcoming production of 42nd Street starring Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia and Les Dennis. Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer. Completing the cast are: Josefina Gabrielle as Maggie Jones, Sam Lips as Billy Lawlor and Michael Praed as Pat Denning with Erica-Jayne Alden, George Beet, Charlie Bishop, Kevin Brewis, Olly Christopher, Briana Craig, Jordan Crouch, Rhianna Dorris, Ashleigh Graham, Alyn Hawke, Aimee Hodnett, Connor Hughes, Deja Linton, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Greta McKinnon, Ben Middleton, Benjamin Mundy, Anthony Ofoegbu and Jessica Wright. This iconic song-and-dance spectacular features a hit parade of toe-tapping songs, including the title number, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” and “I Only Have Eyes For You”. 42nd STREET is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. The production opens at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7 June until 2 July 2023 before embarking on a UK tour.  Book tickets to 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells London. Rehearsal photos for 42nd Street [ngg src="galleries" ids="1156" display="pro_tile"]

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of smash-hit musical 42nd Street. Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and previously announced Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer. Samantha Womack most recently starred as the White Witch in the acclaimed production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Her run in the production was briefly interrupted following a cancer diagnosis and she returned to the show following successful treatment. Whilst best known for her screen work - Ronni Mitchell in EastEnders, Mandy in Game On, the titular role in Imogen’s Face and The Kingsman franchise - her numerous theatre credits include Rachel in The Girl on the Train both in the West End and on tour, Morticia Addams in The Addams Family UK tour, Nellie Forbush in the Lincoln Center’s production of South Pacific at the Barbican and on tour, and Miss Adelaide in Michael Grandage’s production of Guys and Dolls alongside Patrick Swayze. Michael Praed’s many theatre credits include Darker Shores (Theatre Royal Windsor and on tour), The War of the Worlds (Dominion Theatre), Aspects of Love (Prince of Wales Theatre), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, High Society and The Sound of Music all on UK tours. His television credits include the role of Frank Clayton in Emmerdale, Prince Michael in Dynasty and the titular role in Robin of Sherwood. Faye Tozer, best known as a member of pop band Steps, recently appeared in Singin’ In The Rain at Sadler’s Wells and on tour in the UK and Canada as well as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre. Her other theatre credits include touring productions of In The Spotlight, Over The Rainbow, Me And My Girl, Love Shack and Tell Me On A Sunday. Actor, entertainer and comedian Les Dennis most recently starred as Grandad Trotter in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. His other West End credits include Wilbur in Hairspray opposite Michael Ball at the London Coliseum, Amos Hart in Chicago and Bill in Me and My Girl. His touring theatre credits include Art, Legally Blonde, High School Musical 2 and Uncle Fester in the musical comedy The Addams Family. Produced by David Ian and Jonathan Church for the Curve and Sadler’s Wells, the show will open at the Curve in Leicester on 17 May 2023 followed by a summer season at Sadler's Wells in London and then a nationwide tour - see performance schedule below. West End stars Ruthie Henshall and Adam Garcia will play Dorothy Brock and Julian Marsh at Curve and Sadler's Wells performances only. This new production is directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Drifters Girl) with choreography by Bill Deamer and design by Rob Jones. This song-and-dance spectacular features a hit parade of toe-tapping songs, including the title number, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” and “I Only Have Eyes For You”. 42nd Street is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. The show has music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. Original direction and dances were by Gower Champion. The show was originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick. Book 42nd Street tickets at Sadler's Wells in London 42nd Street - UK Tour Dates Wednesday 17th May – Saturday 3rd June 2023Leicester Curve Theatre Wednesday 7th June – Saturday 2nd July 2023Sadler’s Wells - BOOK NOW > Thursday 13th July – Saturday 22nd July 2023Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre Tuesday 25th July – Saturday 29th July 2023Leeds Grand Theatre Monday 31st July – Saturday 5th August 2023Bristol Hippodrome Monday 7th August – Saturday 12th August 2023Plymouth Theatre Royal Monday 14th August – Saturday 19th August 2023Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre Monday 21st August – Saturday 26th August 2023Glasgow Theatre Royal Monday 28th August – Saturday 2nd September 2023Milton Keynes Theatre Monday 4th September – Saturday 9th September 2023Liverpool Empire Monday 25th September – Saturday 30th September 2023Manchester Palace Theatre Tuesday 3rd October – Saturday 7th October 2023Mayflower, Southampton Tuesday 10th October – Saturday 14th October 2023Newcastle Theatre Royal Monday 16th October – Saturday 21st October 2023Woking, New Victoria Theatre Tuesday 24th October – Saturday 28th October 2023Belfast, Grand Opera House

West End star Ruthie Henshall is on the streets this year, as she appears on ITV's Coronation Street before starring in 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells this summer ITV has released first-look photos of West End star Ruthie Henshall, as she prepares to join Coronation Street in a guest role. Ruthie will waltz into Weatherfield on 3 April 2023, playing seasoned entertainer Estelle, an old friend of Rovers Return barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth, who is played by the West End's Jodie Prenger. Ruthie Henshall in Coronation Street. Photo courtesy of ITV It's all about the streets for Ruthie this year, as this summer the Olivier Award-winner will then be treading the London theatre boards again, joining the cast of legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells Theatre, from 7 June to 2 July 2023. Ruthie's first episode in Corrie sees her have a run in with George about the cost of her mother’s funeral. She then meets old friend Glenda and the pair reminisce about their time working on the cruise ships together! Estelle also tries to talk Glenda into buying into her theatre school franchise Little Big Shotz. Ruthie said about the role on the famous soap that: "This is one of the most enjoyable guest roles of my career. Everyone is so welcoming and I can’t believe after years of the street being in my life that I finally get to tread the cobbles. Getting to act with Jodie was a joy and every member of the cast was welcoming and kind." And talking about her character Estelle, Henshall says that: "Estelle is delighted to find her old friend Glenda and share a show tune or two to remember times spent entertaining on board cruises. I am so excited and delighted to be on the street where so many brilliant actors strut, and have strutted, their stuff." Ruthie and the cast of 42nd Street -coming to Sadler's Wells Theatre Ruthie's stage credits cover many of the biggest musicals of the last 30 years including  Cats, Miss Saigon, Crazy For You, She Loves Me, Marguerite, Oliver!, A Chorus Line, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and Chicago. Jodie Prenger won BBC talent show I'd Do Anything, winning the part of Nancy in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Her other stage credits include Les Miserables, Annie, Spamalot, One Man, Two Guvnors, Shirley Valentine and A Taste of Honey. Jodie joined the cast of Coronation Street in 2022 as cruise ship singer Glenda Shuttleworth, the sister of George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). Ruthie Henshall stars in 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells Theatre alongside a cast that includes Adam Garcia, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden. Book tickets to 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London

Casting has been announced for 42nd Street at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells. Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer. They will be joined by Sam Lips as Billy Lawlor, with Erica-Jayne Alden, George Beet, Charlie Bishop, Briana Craig, Ashleigh Graham, Alyn Hawke, Aimee Hodnett, Connor Hughes, Sarah-Marie Maxwell, Ben Middleton, Benjamin Mundy, Anthony Ofoegbu and Jessica Wright. Ruthie Henshall recently appeared as Fosca in a reimagining of Sondheim’s Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre. Her extensive theatrical credits include Grizabella in Cats, Fantine in Les Miserables, Nancy in Oliver!, Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and Mama Morton in Chicago, Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot and Amalia Balash in She Loves Me, for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Adam Garcia’s theatre credits include The Artilleryman in The War of the Worlds, Damien Karras in The Exorcist, Fiyero in Wicked, and Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me, Kate and Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, both of which received Olivier Award nominations for his roles. The production opens at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7 June until 2 July2023 before embarking on a UK tour.  Book tickets to 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells London.

The big new production of Broadway musical 42nd Street has announced UK tour dates, including its June residency at Sadler's Wells in London. Produced by David Ian and Jonathan Church for the Curve and Sadler’s Wells, the show will open at the Curve in Leicester on 17 May 2023. The show then heads to Sadler’s Wells in London, playing from 7 June to 2 July 2023. 42nd Street then tours the UK, to Canterbury, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle, Woking and Belfast. This new production is directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Drifters Girl) with choreography by Bill Deamer and design by Rob Jones. The full cast and creative team will be announced soon. This song-and-dance spectacular features a hit parade of toe-tapping songs, including the title number, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” and “I Only Have Eyes For You”. 42nd Street is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. The show has music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. Original direction and dances were by Gower Champion. The show was originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick. Book 42nd Street tickets at Sadler's Wells in London 42nd Street - UK Tour Dates Wednesday 17th May – Saturday 3rd June 2023Leicester Curve Theatre Wednesday 7th June – Saturday 2nd July 2023Sadler’s Wells - BOOK NOW > Thursday 13th July – Saturday 22nd July 2023Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre Tuesday 25th July – Saturday 29th July 2023Leeds Grand Theatre Monday 31st July – Saturday 5th August 2023Bristol Hippodrome Monday 7th August – Saturday 12th August 2023Plymouth Theatre Royal Monday 14th August – Saturday 19th August 2023Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre Monday 21st August – Saturday 26th August 2023Glasgow Theatre Royal Monday 28th August – Saturday 2nd September 2023Milton Keynes Theatre Monday 4th September – Saturday 9th September 2023Liverpool Empire Monday 25th September – Saturday 30th September 2023Manchester Palace Theatre Tuesday 3rd October – Saturday 7th October 2023Mayflower, Southampton Tuesday 10th October – Saturday 14th October 2023Newcastle Theatre Royal Monday 16th October – Saturday 21st October 2023Woking, New Victoria Theatre Tuesday 24th October – Saturday 28th October 2023Belfast, Grand Opera House

A new production of the Broadway classic 42nd Street will open in London in 2023, it has been announced. Directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Drifters Girl), 42nd Street will open at Curve Leicester on 17 May 2023, where it will play until 3 June 2023, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells in London from 7 June 2023 to 2 July 2023. The show will then embark on a UK tour with touring dates to be announced soon. Tickets for 42nd Street at Sadler's Wells are to go on sale soon. A spectacular homage to the world of musical theatre the show features an all-singing, high-kicking cast and some of the greatest songs ever written, such as ‘We’re In The Money’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘Shuffle Off To Buffalo’, ‘Dames’, ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’, and ‘42nd Street’. Premiering on Broadway in 1980, the depression era set backstage musical tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer who leaves her small-town American home for the bright lights of Broadway. When the leading lady breaks her ankle, she takes over and becomes a star. The show has music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble; it is based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. Original direction and dances were by Gower Champion.  The creative team includes choreography and design by Olivier Award winners Bill Deamer and Rob Jones. Casting and full creative team to be announced in due course. Tickets for 42nd Street at Sadlers's Wells on sale here.