A Chorus Line Tour 1976 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 12+
Opened: May 11, 1976
Closing: unknown

A Chorus Line - 1976 - US Tour History , Info & More

Curran Theatre
445 Geary St San Francisco, CA 94102

From a concept by Michael Bennett

A Chorus Line tells the story of a group of 17 performers vying for the chance to dance in a Broadway show. After all the sweat and tears, only eight will be chosen for this opportunity of a lifetime. Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, A Chorus Line is a timeless show for anyone who has ever dared to dream.

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A Chorus Line - 1976 - US Tour Articles Page 14

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jen Sese of 'Carrie'
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 30, 2012


Jen was a preschooler when 'Carrie' had its ill-fated debut on Broadway and is now part of its resuscitation.

TV: LA’s Next Great Stage Star 2012!
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - Feb 22, 2012


Upon the conclusion of six weeks of intense competition which began January 8, nearly a thousand patrons supported 20 of Southern California's newest and most dynamic, young musical theatre performers in LA's Next Great Stage Star 2012 at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA.

Donna McKechnie to Heat Up 2 Florida Stages
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2012


Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie will be heating up two different Florida stages this month, beginning this weekend, where she'll be doing two performances of MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE, launching the inaugural season of the new Plaza Theatre in Manalapan, which has been engineered by Florida based Producer, Alan Jacobson.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE, Opens 2/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Dec 5, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011


A multi-talented cast and onstage band bring to life the famous songs of 'The Man In Black' when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH makes its Thousand Oaks premiere at the Civic Arts Plaza.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Oct 16, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Oct 5, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie In LITTLE WOMEN The Musical At TheatreZone
by Beau Higgins - Sep 27, 2011


Tony-Award Winning Star Donna McKechnie Returns to TheatreZone -- Takes on lead role as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical Broadway star and legendary entertainer Donna McKechnie returns to TheatreZone in Naples, cast as Marmee in Little Women: The Broadway Musical, announced artistic director Mark Danni. Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, the musical follows the adventures of the four remarkable March sisters coming of age during the American Civil War era.

REBECCA to Open on Broadway April 2012; Blakemore, Zambello, Daniele Join Team; Boggess Likely to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, in association with Tony Fusco and Larry Feinman, and by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (currently starring in Master Class, The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies) is in negotiations to play the role of 'I.'

Lyric Theatre Stages HAIRSPRAY July 5-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Lyric Theatre is staging Hairspray, the fun-filled musical to the Civic Center stage on July 5 through 9.

Lyric Theatre Stages HAIRSPRAY, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2011


Lyric Theatre is staging Hairspray, the fun-filled musical to the Civic Center stage on July 5 through 9.

Kristoffer Diaz Awarded Gail Merrifield Papp Fellowship
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director, Joey Parnes) is proud to announce that acclaimed playwright Kristoffer Diaz will be the first recipient of The Gail Merrifield Papp Fellowship. The Fellowship, announced at The Public Theater's Gala on Monday night which honored Gail Merrifield Papp for her lifelong service and dedication to The Public Theater, was created to support a playwright every season.

BWW Interviews: On the LINE with Jessica Higgins of Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 18, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's opening night, we introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and now that the show is up and running, we're happy to introduce you to another cast member...Jessica Higgins...

BWW Interviews: On the LINE with Sandra Kennelly of Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 16, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's opening night, we introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and now that the show is up and running, we're happy to introduce you to another cast member...Sandra Kennelly...

Lyric Theatre Stages HAIRSPRAY July 5-9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


Lyric Theatre is staging Hairspray, the fun-filled musical to the Civic Center stage on July 5 through 9.

BWW Interviews: On the LINE with Melissa Silengo of Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 14, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's opening night, we introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and now that the show is up and running, we're happy to introduce you to another cast member...Melissa Silengo...

BWW Interviews: On the Line with Mallory Gleason from Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 9, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we've introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and next up is Mallory Gleason, who plays Cassie...

BWW Interviews: On the Line with Caleb Reynolds from Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 8, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we've introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and next up is handsome, charming, talented and Caleb Reynolds who, clearly, knows his way around an interview.

BWW Interviews: On the Line with Spencer Dean of Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 6, 2011


In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we've introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and next up is an experienced, if rather young, actor fresh off his run in Circle Players' recent 13 The Musical, the peripatetic (and media savvy) Spencer Dean...

BWW Interviews: On The LINE with Ryan Garrett of Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 5, 2011


Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night (this one's fast approaching on Thursday, June 9). Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming for this particular opening night, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line. In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we've introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and next up is a relatively new actor on the Nashville theater scene, where he made quite the statement in Circle Players' recent 13 The Musical, the confident, composed Ryan Garrett...

BWW Interviews: On The LINE with Kathryn Clubb from Keeton's A CHORUS LINE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 4, 2011


Director Kate Adams-Johnson, aka Nashville's busiest choreographer, is putting yet another cast through its paces in preparation for yet another opening night (this one's fast approaching on Thursday, June 9). Only this time, she's serious. Very serious. The show she's helming for this particular opening night, you see, is every dancer's holy grail: A Chorus Line.In the cast, there's a blend familiar faces from local theater productions and a whole slew of newcomers. During the run-up to the show's June 9 opening night, we've introduced you to members of Kate's cast - and next up is relatively new face (although she's already made her mark on Nashville stages), the bright, lovely and clever Kathryn Clubb...

Other Productions of A Chorus Line

1975   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1975   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1976   International Tour
1976   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1976   West End London Production
West End
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2013   West End
West End
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2016   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2018   Off-Broadway Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway
2024   West End
West End

A Chorus Line - 1976 US Tour Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Donna McKechnie
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Kelly Bishop
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Michael Bennett
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Michael Bennett
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music & Lyrics Edward Kleban
1976 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music & Lyrics Marvin Hamlisch

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