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Date of Death: April 21, 1989

Birth Place: Hollywood, CA, USA

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Fran Lebowitz Joins 'LEGENDS' Gala Reading 3/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 26, 2009


Friends In Deed has announced that famed author Fran Lebowitz has joined the upcoming One Night Only staged reading benefit of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. She will take the stage with fellow legends Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka in the first-ever New York presentation of the play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), which will be presented on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

'A Chorus Line' Masterpiece Opens Tuesday Night!
by Beau Higgins - Feb 15, 2009


The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater's Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred to Broadway's Shubert Theatre on July 25th, where it officially opened on Broadway on October 19th of that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Direction, Choreography, Actress, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances.

A Chorus Line is coming to PPAC
by Randy Rice - Feb 8, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement, March 31 - April 5.

Goldberg, Busch, Lypsinka & Batt Bring Kirkwood's LEGENDS! to Life in One Night Only Benefit Reading 3/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 5, 2009


Friends In Deed will present a legendary trio as Charles Busch, Whoopi Goldberg and Lypsinka star in the first-ever New York presentation of the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn't, LEGENDS!. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), the play will be presented in a special One Night Only staged reading benefit on Monday evening, March 23 at 8PM at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

A CHORUS LINE Comes To Providence Arts Center 3/31-4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement, March 31 - April 5. Performance times for A CHORUS LINE are as follows: Tuesday, March 31 at 7P; Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2 at 7:30P; Friday, April 3 at 8P; Saturday, April 4 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, April 5 at 1P & 6:30P. Ticket prices are $68, $63, $61, $56, $51, $46, and $41; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge. Tickets may be purchased at the PPAC Box Office at 220 Weybosset St. in downtown Providence, or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS, Monday - Friday 10A - 5P, and Saturday 10A - 2P; patrons may also purchase tickets online at www.ppacri.org anytime. Discounted admission is available for groups of 20 or more; for more information, email Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3162.

'A Chorus Line' Masterpiece Comes To South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Feb 3, 2009


The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater's Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred to Broadway's Shubert Theatre on July 25th, where it officially opened on Broadway on October 19th of that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Direction, Choreography, Actress, Supporting Actress, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances.

A CHORUS LINE returns to Toronto October 28 to November 30
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 22, 2008


David Mirvish is pleased to present the new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited 5 week engagement. Performances begin October 28 running through November 30, 2008.

A Chorus Line: A Carbon Copy in the Digital Age
by Jan Nargi - Sep 24, 2008


The national tour currently at the Boston Opera House is a by-the-numbers recreation with all the moves but none of the essence to make it sing for a new generation

Charm City Call Board: September 16 - 22
by James Howard - Sep 16, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! A Chorus Line at Winters Lane! New Show at Performance Workshop and Creative Alliance! Help Wanted at Spotlighters!

A CHORUS LINE Ends Run Tonight, August 17
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 17, 2008


The current Broadway production of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line plays its final performance on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).

d'Amboise and Goldyn To Play Final 'Chorus' Performance 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2008


On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance as Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.

d'Amboise and Goldyn To Play Final 'Chorus' Performance 8/10
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


On August 10th, 2008 Charlotte d'Amboise will play her last performance at Cassie, and Jessica Lee Goldyn will play her last performance at Val in the Broadway musical A Chorus Line.

Photo Coverage: Mario Lopez Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - Jul 25, 2008


On July 24th, 2008 Mario Lopez had his very own portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony Di Napoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street

Sprecher and Forlenza Announce New Production Company
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008


Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza announced today the formation of GLOBAL BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS INC., a new production entity created to develop and produce new musicals for Broadway, the road, and international stages.

SHN Launches 'Be the One' Competition
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


As the new National Tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE makes its way to the Curran Theatre July 8-27, 2008, SHN has launched an online audition talent competition called 'Be The One'.

'Chorus Line' To Play All New Broadway Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


A Chorus Line, currently playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St) will starting Monday June 23rd play a new schedule. The schedule will be as follows: Monday - Dark, Tuesday - Dark, Wednesday - 2pm& 8pm, Thursday - 8pm, Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 2pm & 8pm, Sunday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm.

A CHORUS LINE to Close August 17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008


The current Broadway production of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).

National Tour of 'A Chorus Line' with Snelson Begins 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


The new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical 'A Chorus Line' opens on Friday, May 9th at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

'A Chorus Line' Returns to Curran
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008


SHN is honored that A Chorus Line will return to its beloved 'hometown' San Francisco, where the show launched its original national tour at the Curran Theatre in 1976.

'A Chorus Line' Announces National Tour Casting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2008


John F. Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions has announced casting for the new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A CHORUS LINE. The new National tour previews May 4-8 prior to it's official press opening on Thursday, May 9 at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Buell Theatre where it will run through May 17.

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