Campanile Leads SD Musical Theater's A CHORUS LINE, Previews May 27

San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for its third and final production of its 2010-2011 season, the singular sensation, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, A CHORUS LINE with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed and choreographed by Robert Marra (recreating Michael Bennett's original choreography). A CHORUS LINE will preview on Friday, May 27, 2011 and will open on Saturday, May 28 and run through Sunday, June 12 at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza, 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego.

A CHORUS LINE is a stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. Memorable musical numbers include "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three," "The Music and the Mirror," "What I Did for Love," "One (Singular Sensation)" and "I Hope I Get It." It is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama. The show was instantly recognized and remains a musical theatre classic!

The cast of A CHORUS LINE will feature - Megan Campanile as Maggie (Disney?s ?The Little Mermaid? & National tour of Little House on the Prairie, the Musical), Alexis Carra as Cassie (Broadway: Sweet Charity, Fosse and The Pirate Queen), Brandon Davidson as Bobby (New York and Tour Credits: No No Nanette (City Center Encores!), White Christmas), CARLOS MARTIN as Zach (Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Skip in Life Could Be A Dream), Leslie Stevens as Sheila (Broadway: Originated the role of Anne in La Cage Aux Folles and appeared in Victor/Victoria), Jill Townsend as Val of (Bye Bye Birdie for SDMT); and also RAUL AVINA as Frank, ANDRA CASTON as Tom, BEATRICE CROSBIE as Bebe, BETHANY ELKIN as Lois, Roger Ellis as Richie, EMILY GORDON as Vicki LUKE H. JACOBS as Don, SHARLINE LIU as Connie, LAURA LOTHIAN as Tricia, MICHAEL MARCHAK as Mike, Ashley Matthews as Judy, Jessica Naimy as Diana, Charlie Nash as Larry, LONNIE RAMIREZ as Butch, THOMAS ROY as Al, ERIK STAALBERG as Greg, RAYNA STARR as Kristine, GABRIEL VILLANUEVA as Paul and MATTHEW WILLIAMS as Mark.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

ROBERT MARRA (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to be directing A CHORUS LINE for San Diego Musical Theatre. One of his favorite shows, and a significant part of his creative journey, Robert has played Mark, Al, and Paul (4x), and now directs his third production of the show. Los Angeles directing credits include CHESS in Concert (Met Theatre), SPIKE HEELS (Theatre 68), OKLAHOMA! (Met Theatre), JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT (James Armstrong Theatre), BYE BYE BIRDIE (Norris Theatre) A CHORUS LINE (Norris Theatre, Westridge Theatre), the LA premiere of PETPOURRI (Marymount Theatre), as well as the DVD recording of PETPOURRI starring Chryssie Whitehead. Robert Is currently in development directing the new musical THE DEVIL AND DAISY JANE, which will be performed this summer in Hollywood as part of the LA Festival of New American Musicals. New York credits include directing the world premiere of A HUMAN SHIELD (13th St. Theatre), RUNAWAYS (Play Group Theatre), CONFECTION PERFECTION, STALKER, BABY BLUES (Access Theatre), as well as choreographing the world premiere of FINKS, starring Jennifer Westfeldt and Josh Radnor (New York Stage and Film). Other Choreography credits include WEST SIDE STORY, GREASE, RUNAWAYS, and J.C. SUPERSTAR. In addition to the above, Robert has worked with many wonderful theaters including: Reprise!, Musical Theatre West, Moonlight Amphitheatre, Welk Resort Theatre, ICT, Performance Riverside, The Actor's Co-Op, Theatre League, Glendale Centre Theatre, Downey CLO, Santa Barbara CLO, The Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center.

A CHORUS LINE features an award-winning design team. The lighting design is by Jared A. Sayeg. The sound design is by Larry Esau. The Stage Manager is Meghan Bourdeau.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

A CHORUS LINE will preview on Friday, May 27 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, May 28 at 8pm and run through Sunday, June 12 2011 at the Lyceum Theatre at Horton Plaza, 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.

Ticket prices range from $30 - $60. Children 12 and under receive a 50% discount. Discounts are also available for Seniors/Military/Students and Groups. For ticket reservations, please visit www.sdmt.org or call 1-858-560-5740. A CHORUS LINE is recommended for mature audiences.