42nd Street

September 27 – October 20, 2019

The Umbrella Stage Company — Greater Boston’s newest professional theater — looks forward to sharing an expanded, six-show season of bold, daring and innovative theater with you! From high-kicking spectacle to punk rock musical to socially urgent drama, this season will be the first to be staged in The Umbrella’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, multitheater performing arts wing at 40 Stow Street in Concord.

The grand opening production in our the space is a moment to celebrate, and 42nd STREET is nothing short of the greatest celebration of musical theatre and the people who make it happen!

Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star?

The show features both fresh faces and established talent, including Gillian Mariner Gordon as Peggy, Elliot Norton Award-winner Aimee Doherty* as Dorothy Brock, IRNE nominee Todd Yard as Julian Marsh, and Mickey T. White as Billy Lawlor, Daniel Forrest Sullivan as Andy Lee, Barbara Pierre as Maggie Jones, Ryan Malyar as Bert Barry, Ashley Nicole Martin as Anytime Annie, Temma Beaudreau as Lorraine, Rachel Tata as Phyllis, with John Breen, Chris DiOrio, Cara Guappone, Gordon Ellis, Will Fafard, Alden Gagnon, Jackson Jirard, Thom Hardy, Erica Lundin, Nick Osborne and Hannah Shihdanian.

Splashy and grand, this tap-dance fueled musical is a visual feast…is the ultimate showcase for the capabilities of The Umbrella’s new main stage.

• Music by Harry Warren
• Lyrics by Al Dubin
• Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
• Directed by Brian Boruta

ABOUT THE SEASON

The Umbrella’s Stage Company’s expanded, six-show season ranges from high-kicking spectacle to punk rock musical to socially urgent drama. With shows alternating between a 350-seat mainstage and flexible 100-seat blackbox, it will be the first season staged in The Umbrella Art Center’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, multi-theater performing arts facilities at 40 Stow Street. Season, Flex Pass, Group and Individual tickets are available. Learn more about The Umbrella Stage Company.

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Why not make a night of it right here, in the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District, with meal and lodging deals offered by our #DinnerAndAShowConcord Hospitality Partners including Trail’s End Cafe, Concord’s Colonial Inn, Adelita, Best Western and more!