The Sharon Playhouse, in Connecticut’s Northwest Corner, proudly continues its 2026 MainStage Season with the dazzling Broadway classic 42nd Street, running July 25 through August 9. Filled with spectacular tap dancing, unforgettable songs, exciting production numbers, and the timeless magic of Broadway, this beloved musical is one of the greatest show business stories ever told. Tickets are available at www.sharonplayhouse.org.
Featuring music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin, and a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the classic 1933 film, 42nd Street is directed by Sharon Playhouse Artistic Director Carl Andress, with choreography by Amy Van Norstrand and music direction by Eric Thomas Johnson.
The cast features Gabi Stapula as Peggy Sawyer; Michael F. McGuirk as Julian Marsh; Savannah Stevenson as Dorothy Brock; Ian Black as Billy Lawlor; Amy Wilson as Maggie Jones; Rudd Anderson as Bert Barry; Payton Turpin as Abner Dillon; Robert Mintz as Andy Lee; and Michelle Lemon as Ann Reilly. The ensemble features Liana Nicole Monaco as Lorraine, Liesl Landegger as Phyllis, Landon Zwick as Pat Denning, and Lily Anderson, Nathan Ayotte, Jack Canevari, Isaiah Mayhew, Larry Toyter, Sasha Spitz, and Savannah Wright.
The Teen Ensemble features Andy Delgado, Caitlyn Kops, Liam Reynolds, Christian Sciarrillo, Mia Tonon, Brianna Vivace, and Alex Wilbur, continuing the Sharon Playhouse’s commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for emerging young artists.
Set during the Great Depression, 42nd Street is the ultimate Broadway fairytale—a joyous celebration of dreams, determination, resilience, and the magic of show business. When legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh must find a last-minute replacement for his injured leading lady, an unknown chorus girl named Peggy Sawyer gets the chance of a lifetime. Packed with romance, comedy, dazzling tap dancing, and unforgettable production numbers, this timeless musical reminds us that even in difficult times, Americans have always found ways to create hope, joy, and spectacular entertainment.
Audiences will delight in some of Broadway’s most beloved songs, including “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me,” and the iconic title number, “42nd Street.”
“42nd Street is one of the greatest love letters ever written to Broadway,” said Sharon Playhouse Artistic Director Carl Andress. “At its heart, it’s about perseverance, believing in yourself, and the extraordinary things that can happen when preparation meets opportunity. With its spectacular tap dancing,