
Young Peggy Sawyer arrives in Depression-era New York with stars in her eyes and dancing shoes, landing a spot in the chorus of a Broadway-bound musical. When the leading lady breaks her ankle on opening night, brash director Julian Marsh gives Peggy the chance of a lifetime. The ultimate backstage musical, packed with spectacular tap numbers and the immortal command: 'You're going out a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!'