Wanda Richert 42nd Street Interview (1981)
Richert got her big break in 1976 when she joined the national company of A Chorus Line. For two and a half years she understudied and played several roles in the production including the role of Cassie. On August 25, 1980, Wanda Richert made her Broadway debut as Peggy Sawyer in the original Broadway production of 42nd Street. However, the opening night triumph was overshadowed by tragedy. After a lengthy curtain c…