Chryssie Whitehead, Chuck Saculla and More to Star in Musical Theatre West's A CHORUS LINE; Full Cast Announced!

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer of Musical Theatre West, has announced the cast of A CHORUS LINE, previewing April 12, opening April 13 at 8pm, and continuing through April 28. As with all Musical Theatre West productions, A CHORUS LINE is locally-produced in Long Beach with professional actors from Broadway, national tours, film and television, including the best in local talent.

Principal cast includes Chryssie Whitehead (Broadway: A CHORUS LINE; Film: EVERY LITTLE STEP, COMPANY) as Cassie, Chuck Saculla (Broadway: AIDA and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS) as Zach, Frank Keith Barber (Regional: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE) as Richie, Venny Carranza (National Tour: A CHORUS LINE) as Al, Marisa Field (National Tour: WICKED) as Judy, Camden Gonzales (MTW's 42ND STREET) as Bebe, Kristen Lamoureux (MTW's ON A CLEAR DAY ...) as Maggie, Theresa Murray (Regional: ANYTHING GOES) as Kristine, Ayme Olivo (National Tour: MAMMA MIA!) as Morales, Adam Pellegrine (National Tour: CHICAGO) as Don, Steven Rada (Regional: WHITE CHRISTMAS) as Paul, Marco Ramos (Regional: RENT) as Mark, Sherisse Springer (Feature film: HAIRSPRAY) as Sheila, Momoko Sugai (Regional: A CHORUS LINE) as Connie, Daniel Switzer (National Tour: CATS) as Mike, Tory Trowbridge (National Tour: CATS) as Val, Matthew J. Vargo (Film: THE PRODUCERS) as Greg, Louis A. Williams (MTW's OKLAHOMA!) as Larry, and Matthew Williams (Regional: CHICAGO) as Bobby. Completing the cast are Andy Rogers, Jon W. Wailin, Preston Diaz, Timothy Stokel, Quintan Craig, Amy Garbett, Jane Papageorge, Sabrina Olivieri and Carlin Castellano.

A CHORUS LINE is one singular sensation. The hopes, dreams and lives of a group of dancers at an audition for a Broadway show are exposed by the director in an effort to get to know the people "on the line." Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical, this modern classic features the songs "Dance: Ten, Looks: Three," "Nothing," "What I Did For Love," and "One." A CHORUS LINE has music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante.

A CHORUS LINE is directed and choreographed by Roger Castellano (MTW's THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, ME & MY GIRL, and ANNIE), with musical direction by David Lamoureux (MTW's THE WEDDING SINGER). Opening weekend is sold out, and due to overwhelming demand, two performances have been added to the run - Saturday, April 27, at 2pm and Sunday, April 28, at 7pm. A CHORUS LINE previews on Friday, April 12, at 8pm, opens on Saturday, April 13, at 8pm, and continues through Sunday, April 28. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm. There is also a performance on Thursday, April 25, at 8pm, but there is no 2pm performance on April 13 and no 7pm performance on April 14.

Tickets for A CHORUS LINE are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.musical.org or by phone at 562-856-1999 x4. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Musical Theatre West Box Office located at 4350 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, Calif., from 12pm to 6pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Musical Theatre West performs at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center located at 6200 E. Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815. Tickets start at $20. Running time is 2 hours with no intermission. The show is rated PG-13 for adult themes and language.

A CHORUS LINE is the third show of Musical Theatre West's 2012-2013 60th Anniversary Season. The Honorary Producer is Kathryn Baker Campbell, Associate Producer is K C Wilson, and Youth Performances are underwritten by Edward Parker. Musical Theatre West's 2012-2013 Season Sponsors are the Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation and Ken and Dottie Reiner.

Now in its 60th anniversary season, Musical Theatre West is Southern California's premier musical theatre company. Under the leadership of Executive Director / Producer Paul Garman, the company has produced shows spanning the entire spectrum of musical theatre and garnered numerous awards and accolades including 82 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award nominations over the past eleven seasons and the LADCC Margaret Harford Award for Sustained Excellence in the Theatre.

Musical Theatre West mainstage performances are at the 1,070-seat Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the California State University, Long Beach campus. Season Tickets are available through the Musical Theatre West Box Office at (562) 856-1999 x4 or online at www.musical.org.