Ladies of the Chorus

A talented chorus girl who seizes a big break when Mae arranges for her to take the starring number. Peggy's charm and ambition drive her rise, even as she contends with her mother's protective stance and the judgments of high society. Her romance with Randy offers a path to respectability, but it also exposes her to class tensions.

Peggy's mother and fellow dancer, pragmatic and protective as she guides Peggy toward a stable future. She has a past with a Boston socialite husband and warns about class differences, balancing sacrifice with love for her daughter. Mae supports Peggy's dreams while navigating the expectations of wealth and respectability.

A member of a wealthy Cleveland society who falls for Peggy. He must face his privilege and the disapproval of family, hoping to win Peggy's hand despite class barriers. His proposal and insistence on honesty about Peggy's past test the boundaries of love and society.

Randy's mother and a socialite who orchestrates social events to shape her son's future. She engineers the engagement party and ultimately supports the union, even manipulating the circumstances to help Peggy and Randy. Adele's actions reveal a blend of protection and strategic maneuvering within upper-class circles.

A glamorous burlesque star who embodies the show’s glitter and tension. As the existing star, she recognizes Peggy's potential and serves as a catalyst in the entertainment world that shapes Peggy's ascent. Bubbles represents the allure and rivalry within the chorus world.

The stage manager who handles the backstage dynamics and helps organize Peggy's big moment. He balances show business demands with family concerns and plays a role in bringing Peggy to the spotlight. Joe's practical support keeps the production running as Peggy's future unfolds.

A theater figure involved in the production's backstage world. Salisbury represents the more old-school, authoritative side of the stage environment and helps shape the setting in which Peggy's talents are showcased.

A retired burlesque comic who has long loved Mae and remains connected to the club's community. He provides a mix of nostalgia and supportive humor, contributing to the show’s social tapestry and the broader plans that culminate in a double wedding.