Casting Performers for "42nd Street" Show
The company is holding auditions for "42nd Street' Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Winner of two 1980 Tony Awards, 42nd Street tells the tale of Julian Marsh's journey putting on a Broadway musical at the height of the Great Depression. Peggy Sawyer, a motivated young performer wearing her heart on her sleeve, arrives on Broadway, with the hope of making it as a performer. What ensues is a song and dance extravaganza, a feast for the senses and a tap dancer's dream. 42nd Street is a joyful, buoyant celebration of musical theater. Come and meet those dancing feet; escape with us as we time travel back to 1930. Additional info: Rehearsals will begin on September 17th. Performance dates are Friday, November 14 through Saturday, December 13, 2025. The performance times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Saturday matinees at 2:00pm will be added on November 22 and continue through the rest of the run. The production will be dark between Nov. 24 and Dec. 3, 2025. Auditions will consist of a Vocal Audition (vocal selection of your choice, no more than 32 bars long) and a Dance Audition (a simple tap and jazz combination will be taught). Except for the roles that do not require a Dance Audition (see below) you must audition at one Vocal Call and one Dance Call. Bring a current headshot, resume, and your calendar: a Rehearsal Schedule will be posted, and you will be asked to note any potential conflicts. Have your sheet music ready; An accompanist will be provided. Please: NO recorded musical accompaniment.
16 roles
(Vocal Range: Baritone D Flat3 - A Flat 4) A powerful and charismatic actor to play a successful Broadway Director. A true professional who commands respect and authority; a towering and hard-driving presence in the room with a guarded tender side.
Female presenting, (Vocal Range: Alto/Belt E Flat 3 - B4) A true Broadway star with a capital "S". Very elegant and classy. A statuesque commanding presence balanced with heart and empathy. Confident and sure with strong comedic timing. Must move well.
Female presenting, (Vocal Range: Mezz/Belt E Flat 3 - E5) New to town-first show. Genuinely talented, innocent, principled, hopeful, spirited: a triple threat with great heart. Possesses an underlying Star Quality. Extraordinary tap dancer to play the ingenue believably.
Male presenting, (Vocal Range: Tenor C#3 - A4) The young leading man, handsome, charming, legit star showmanship. Spectacular tapper with a soaring tenor voice that can sing like an angel and still believably play the "Juvenile". The epitome of 1933 masculinity.
Female presenting, (Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - B Flat 4) Half of the shows writing duo. A brassy, showy yet tasteful performer able to play comedy with great warmth and charm. Assertive and personable with a seasoned Vaudevillian style. Must move well.
Male presenting,(Vocal Range: Baritone C3 - D4) Also part of the show's writing team. A true showman and character actor with vaudevillian comedic timing. A witty, wry, affable and entirely genuine person with warm intentions. Must move well.
Male presenting, (Vocal Range: Baritone Character voice) The "Sugar Daddy" providing the shows backing. A strong old-school Southern male type; loveable but with an ego. He is easily swayed by compliments and affection. Comedic timing is a must.
Female presenting,(Vocal Range: Alto Belt A Flat3 - E5) The Brassy Archetypal Chorus Girl. A sassy yet endearing stage presence; knows the ropes and does not suffer fools gladly. A comedienne with precision timing, a larger-than-life personality with fierce tap skills.
Male presenting, (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone D3 - D Flat4) The Dance Director of the show. Hardworking, skilled and a true showman by nature. Entirely likeable, fun and professional with an even-tempered demeanor. Strong actor with superb tap-dancing skills.
Male presenting, (Vocal Range: High Baritone D3 - E Flat4) Dorothy Brock's true love interest. Charming, good natured, dashing; an old Vaudevillian performer with style and pep in his step. A straight shooter of a gentleman.
Male presenting (Vocal Range: Baritone) The Stage Manager of the show. Stern, attentive, experienced; is Julian's right-hand man. Knows how to keep the cast in line and still have a good time. Puts up with no malarkey while running the entire production with ease and grip.
Female presenting, (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with loads of personality & sass! A skilled and talented performer; terrific presence with a heart of gold. A veteran chorus girl with pizazz. Excellent Tap Skills
Female presenting,(Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer with vibrant showmanship and award-winning personality. Not her first Broadway show, she knows and has what it takes and wears it on her sleeve with no apology. Excellent Tap Skills
Female presenting, (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo) Ensemble performer-friends of Lorraine & Phyllis. Outgoing, perky with a big stage presence. Not her first Broadway show, she fills the bill as the chorus girl sidekick. Strong Tap Skills.
Female presenting: (Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo/Soprano as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Plucky, ambitious, fun, determined, poised, buoyant and showy types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
Male presenting: (Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone/Tenor as needed) A mix of strong and exciting performers: Strong, masculine, eager, fun, dynamic, competitive yet chivalrous types. Tap Skills preferred (Tap experience is a plus, if cast you will learn)
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