Description
The biggest cast of any production in London’s West End is waiting for you in 42nd Street, one of the most unforgettable musicals of all time. Since the musical opened at the Winter Garden in Broadway in August 1980, it has been performed thousands of times around the globe and it has amassed a long list of awards and prizes.
Inspired by the film of the same name, 42nd Street brings to life the golden age of musicals through the story of Peggy Sawyer, a young woman who dreams of being a show business star. You can now see the show at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Interval: yes
Recommended age: For the over 7s.
42nd Street Tickets
Stalls: You will find a wide range of prices in this section. Visibility in the last rows is somewhat obscured due to the floor above. Price: £29 – £135
Royal Circle: Great views of the stage. Price: £55 - £129
Grand Circle: Price: £25 – £69.50
Boxes: Sometimes you may have to share your box with other people- Price: £55 – £82.50
Balcony: Sometimes you may need to lean forward to have a complete view of the stage. Price: £15 – £39.50
Tickets for 42nd Street cost between £15 and £75.
There is a very limited amount of Premium tickets, at a cost of between £95 and £125.
Cheap Tickets & offers
You can find tickets with fantastic visibility in the balcony, for only £15. These seats are high up in the gods, but that doesn’t take away any of the emotion nor does it mean they have poor visibility. Although to be fair, you will have to lean forward a bit.
A limited batch of tickets goes on sale every day for £15.
Special 4-ticket discount: families or friends can buy 4 tickets in the Stalls or the Royal Circle for £150 or in the Grand Circle for only £99. This offer is only available for Monday and Tuesday performances.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Address: the theatre is in Catherine Street London, WC2B 5JF
How can I get there? We highly recommend the city’s public transport system.
By Train: the closest station is Charing Cross. City Thameslink Station and Blackfriars Railway Station are also close to the theatre.
By Tube: You can also go by tube. The closest station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Holborn (Central/ Piccadilly Lines), Charing Cross (Northern/Bakerloo Lines) and Temple (Circle and District Lines).
By bus: take routes 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68 76, 87, 91, 168, 171, 188, 341, or 521
Box Office Opening Times: 10am – 7:45pm, Monday – Saturday
Plot
42nd Street tells the story of a young dancer and her grand dream of making it as an actress in the world’s best-known musical theatre scene. It all begins when young Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York from her tiny home town, intent on making it big in show business. She’s late for her audition, but she will soon start working as a backup singer in the latest Broadway production.
We will discover Broadway through dance: the importance of the stars on the posters, the power of the producers, the love and betrayal that lie in wait backstage, the effort, the sacrifice... That will all change for Peggy when the leading actress is injured, and she is offered the chance to step into her shoes for just one day...
You will be able to enjoy such legendary songs as 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo or Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You.
Useful Information
Sensitivity: Strobe lighting is used throughout the show.
Recommended age: the show is recommended for children over the age of 7. Bear in mind that children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Accessibility: the theatre is completely accessible by wheelchair from Russell Street. There is also space for wheelchairs in the stalls, and a space especially designed to store them during the show. Accessible bathrooms are also to be found on this floor. Although the bar is located on a different floor, our staff will be more than happy to bring you anything you need. Working dogs are welcome during the show. They can stay inside the venue or they can wait outside with a member of the theatre staff.
42nd Street 2019
There are performances from Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm. There are also matinee performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:30pm.
The cast features Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock, Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer, Ashley Day as Billy Lawlor, Jasna Ivir in the role of Maggie Jones, Christopher Howell as Bert Barry, Matthew Goodgame as Pat Denning, Graeme Henderson as Andy Lee, Bruce Montague is Abner Dillon, Mark McKerracher as Mac, and a huge ensemble of dancers and extras that make up the biggest cast in the West End in London.
Photos of 42nd Street
Featured videos
Opening Night | 42nd Street @ the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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