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Date of Death: April 21, 1989

Birth Place: Hollywood, CA, USA

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Donna McKechnie, Baayork Lee, Wayne Cilento and Bob Avian Talk A CHORUS LINE and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On July 26, he brought together Donna McKechnie, Baayork Lee, Wayne Cilento and Bob Avian for a A Chorus Line reunion!

VIDEO: Watch a A CHORUS LINE Reunion on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jul 26, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, July 26 (12pm ET), as he brings together Donna McKechnie, Baayork Lee, Wayne Cilento and Bob Avian for a A Chorus Line reunion!

VIDEO: Watch A CHORUS LINE Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2020


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with a very special anniversary of A Chorus Line! A Chorus Line is a musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is centered around seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. 

A CHORUS LINE llegará a Madrid en septiembre con Antonio Banderas
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 13, 2020


La producción de Antonio Banderas, Teatro del Soho CaixaBank y John Breglio protagonizada por el malagueño se podrá ver en el Gran teatro Bankia Príncipe Pío hasta el 15 de noviembre.

THE FERRYMAN to Have Post-Broadway Premiere at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2020


Broadway's The Ferryman is among the plays the 2020-2021 Mainstage Season at San Francisco Playhouse.

A CHORUS LINE To Dance Into The Wick Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020


The Wick Theatre will present A Chorus Line, the iconic celebration of the Broadway's unsung heroes. The groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning show made its debut 45 years ago setting a new standard on Broadway. Filled with universal stories, hit songs and dazzling dancing, it remains as relevant, poignant and explosively entertaining as ever.

Cast Announced For Bay Area Musicals' A CHORUS LINE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2020


Bay Area Musicals has announced the full cast and creative team for the Company's penultimate 2019-2020 production, the game-changing Broadway masterpiece A CHORUS LINE. Winner of nine 1976 Tony Awards® (including a?oeBest Musicala??) and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A CHORUS LINE features music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. A CHORUS LINE was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett. Bay Area Musicals' production of A CHORUS LINE runs from April 11 a?" May 10, 2020 and will perform at San Francisco's Alcazar Theatre (650 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102). The press opening will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Regular tickets range from $35 - $85 and can be purchased online at www.bamsf.org/a-chorus-line. Opening Night Fundraiser Tickets (available only for the Saturday, April 11 performance at 8:00 p.m.) range from $50 - $100 and include dessert and a champagne toast with the cast (and can also be purchased online at www.bamsf.org/a-chorus-line).

Bay Area Musicals' A CHORUS LINE Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2020


Bay Area Musicals has announced the full cast and creative team for the Company's penultimate 2019-2020 production, the game-changing Broadway masterpiece A CHORUS LINE.

A CHORUS LINE takes Firestone Theatre stage Six Times In April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020


Firestone Theatre presents the school edition of the seminal musical A Chorus Line. Evening performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, 2020. A single matinee performance will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2020. General admission tickets are $10.00 in advance, and $12.00 at the door. A reserved seat is available online for $14.00 and a premium VIP seat is $17.00. Tickets are available online now at FirestoneTheatre.com. Hard tickets will be available at the school between 11 and 1:00 p.m. starting Monday, March 23, 2020. Tickets for A Chorus Line will also be available at the door on the evening of performance.

TV: A CHORUS LINE se estrena en Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 21, 2020


Pablo Puyol en el papel de Zack encabeza la producción de Antonio Banderas en Barcelona. Disfruta de un fragmento de tres números en este musical.

Seacoast Rep Presents A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2020


The Seacoast Repertory Theatre's production of A Chorus Line represents a full circle in the career of its director, Bryan Knowlton. He has gone from unsuccessfully auditioning for a role in the musical as a youth to performing in its Broadway revival. Now he returns to Portsmouth two decades later to direct a production of the story which often mirrors his life. 

Cherry Lane Theatre to Present a Workshop Presentation of (THE MAKING OF) HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD IN 90 MINUTES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020


Cherry Lane Theatre (Angelina Fiordellisi, Executive Director; Seri Lawrence, Artistic Director) has announced a workshop presentation of a new work, The Making Of) How to Save the World in 90 Minutes by writer/composer Shawn Randall, directed by Alfredo Narciso and mentored by Diana Oh ({my lingerie play}). Performances will run March 4 - 14, 2020, at the Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street). For tickets, schedule and more information, please visit www.cherrylanetheatre.org.

VIDEO: Antonio Banderas Teaches Conan Choreography From A CHORUS LINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 4, 2020


Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas was a guest on Monday night's episode of Conan. During the interview, he spoke about the  theater he bought in his hometown of Malaga, Spain. Banderas told Conan about how the theater opened with a production of A Chorus Line, where he played Zach. Banderas even sshowed Conan some of his dance moves from the production!

Main Stage Theatre Named At Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2020


STAGES St. Louis and the City of Kirkwood are thrilled to announce the naming of the Main Stage Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (PAC). Thanks to a very generous gift from Don and Nancy Ross, the theatre will be named The Ross Family Theatre.

Cherry Lane Theatre and Vermont's JAG Productions Present NATHAN YUNGERBERG's ESAI'S TABLE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020


New York's Cherry Lane Theatre has partnered with Vermont's JAG Productions to present the World Premiere of Nathan Yungerberg's Esai's Table, directed by Obie Award Winner Stevie Walker-Webb (Jordan Cooper's Ain't No Mo' at the Public) which will begin performances on March 19 before its opening night on April 1 running through April 25, 2020 at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street).

BWW Interview: I CAN DO THAT, Hector Guerrero's Sojourn Across A Chorus Line
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Jan 8, 2020


The Welk Resort Theatre, located at the Welk Resort in San Diego, launches the Pulitzer Prize/Tony-winning A Chorus Line as part of its 39th Season. Director/Choreographer Hector Guerrero makes his debut on the Welk Resort stage with this beloved musical created by Michael Bennett in 1975 with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Ed Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr and Nicholas Dante. Guerrero spoke about his evolution as a dancer, choreographer, director as well as how this musical speaks to him.

Cherry Lane Announces its Mentor Project Line Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


To celebrate the Mentor Project's 22nd Season, Cherry Lane Theatre (Angelina Fiordellisi, Executive Director; Seri Lawrence, Artistic Director) has announced a workshop presentation by poet/ performer Shawn Randall of his original work (The Making Of) How to Save the World in 90 Minutes. He will be mentored by Diana Oh ({my lingerie play}) in the StudioTheatre, March 4 -14, 2020. Cherry Lane then continues its season in partnership with J.A.G. Productions for the rolling World Premiere of Esai's Table by Nathan Yungerberg, originally produced in workshop format by Mentor Project in 2017. Performances of Esai's Table begin March 19, 2020, on the Cherry Lane Main Stage.For tickets, schedule and more information, please visit www.cherrylanetheatre.org.

VIDEO: Watch Ice Dancers Take on A CHORUS LINE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


 There has never been a better time for a musical theatre fan to watch Ice Dance!

A CHORUS LINE inaugurará el Gran Teatro Bankia Principe Pio
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 20, 2019


El próximo 4 de abril la producción de Antonio Banderas verá la luz en la capital siendo el primer musical en estrenarse en la antigua Estación del Norte.

Pablo Puyol protagonizará A CHORUS LINE en Barcelona
by Juan Carlos Verdu Garcia - Nov 15, 2019


Pablo Puyol protagonizará A CHORUS LINE en Barcelona

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