'42nd Street' Musical To Screen At Ridgefield Playhouse

Press release from Ridgefield Playhouse:

July 14, 2020

With Broadway dark until 2021, many people are looking for ways to still experience great theater. If toe-tapping musicals with fantastic dance numbers are what you crave – look no further than 42nd Street The Musical in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm! Filmed live in 2018 in London’s Theater Royal, this extravaganza which tells the story of an understudy who becomes a star is full of musical theatre standards including "We’re in the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo," “42nd Street” and more, as well as show stopping ensemble numbers. The story of famed theater director Julian Marsh, who tries to mount Pretty Lady, is a spectacular musical taking place at the height of the Great Depression and was edited in collaboration with the original author of the show, Mark Bramble, before his death in February 2019. As the Ridgefield Playhouse is bringing some of our beloved live series to the big screen, this iconic production is part of the Northern Trust Broadway Cabaret Series with support from Teed and Brown.

The musical tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Peggy arrives to New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania and her talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh. She gets a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady. Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva and star of the show, takes a dislike to the new girl. When Dorothy is injured, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer!

For more information or to purchase touchless print at home ticket ($25) go online to www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org or, you can visit or call the box office (203) 438-5795. The Playhouse is currently doing socially distanced seating, so all patrons will be seated by an usher on a first come first served basis and concession/bar can be ordered via our mobile site so that you can pick it up on the way in, or get notified when it is ready for you to pick up once in the theater. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT and is committed to keeping the arts alive and available to all.

This press release was produced by Ridgefield Playhouse. The views expressed here are the author's own.