Character guide
Andy Lee
from 42nd Street
Andy Lee is the dance director keeping the chorus of "Pretty Lady" in line in "42nd Street," a brisk, no-nonsense presence in the rehearsal room.
- Show
- 42nd Street
- Premiered
- 1980
- Role
- Supporting
- Composer
- Harry Warren
Who is Andy Lee?
Andy is part of the creative team staging the fictional musical within "42nd Street," working alongside the show's demanding director to whip an unruly chorus into shape. He represents the practical, hands-on side of putting up a big Broadway production, the person actually drilling the steps that make the show's famous tap numbers land.
His scenes give a glimpse of the discipline and pressure behind the scenes of a large-scale musical, reinforcing the show's larger theme that spectacle on stage is built from grueling work off it.
Andy's role in 42nd Street
Andy Lee is a supporting role, present mainly in rehearsal and backstage scenes rather than as a featured singer. The part benefits from a performer with strong stage presence and comic timing, someone who can convincingly play a director trying to keep control of a large, energetic ensemble.
Because "42nd Street" is famous for its precision tap choreography, characters like Andy help frame just how much work goes into the show's spectacular dance sequences.
Frequently asked
What show is Andy Lee from?
Andy Lee is a character in "42nd Street," which premiered on Broadway in 1980.
Is Andy Lee a lead or supporting role?
Andy Lee is a supporting role, appearing as part of the creative team staging the show within the show.
Who wrote the songs for 42nd Street?
Harry Warren wrote the music that anchors "42nd Street."
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