42nd Street in London

The quintessential backstage musical, 42nd Street depicts every young performer’s fantasy: Small-town girl Peggy Sawyer journeys to New York City in the hopes of making it on Broadway. Despite the odds, she manages to land a part in the chorus of a new show, Pretty Lady.

When diva Dorothy Sawyer breaks her leg, Peggy finally gets her shot at being centre stage. But first, she must come to terms with the reality of show business and decide if she still wants to pursue this dream.

* One of the most memorable highlights of the show is its thrilling tap numbers. Olivier Award-winnner Bill Deamer choreographs this new production of 42nd Street. He is sure to add an extra sparkle and flair to those incredible dance breaks!

Harry Warren, Al Dubin, and Johnny Mercer’s score bursts with showbiz panache. Although the 42nd Street musical premiered in the 1980s, the songs harken back to the classic Hollywood glamour of 1930s musical films.

Many of these bright tunes — penned during the Great Depression — encourage an upbeat, optimistic outlook, such as “Sunny Side of Every Situation,” “Go into Your Dance,” and “We’re in the Money.” Other big, brassy showstoppers emphasise the lure of show business, including “The Lullaby of Broadway” and the title number.