A Chorus Line 1975 - Articles Page 20

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 25, 1975
Closing: April 28, 1990

A Chorus Line - 1975 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

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 Arrives At Fox Theater In St. Louis 5/12- 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009


The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from May 12-24. Curtain times for the U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 17 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

A CHORUS LINE Comes To Ford For 3 Week Engagement 4/14-5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present Michael Bennett's masterpiece, A CHORUS LINE, for a limited 3-week engagement April 14 to May 3, 2009. The award-winning show will play Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.).

'A Chorus Line' - May It Run Forever
by Beau Higgins - Feb 18, 2009


After all these decades, A CHORUS LINE retains its power, humor, and poignancy. Its stage magic and cinematic direction have never been equaled (Bennett's DREAMGIRLS did come pretty close, but nothing is A CHORUS LINE.)

'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.

'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.

Everything is Beautiful at 'A Chorus Line'
by Charles Shubow - Dec 5, 2008


Touring Production is Simply Sensational at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre

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

Every Little Step... A Chorus Line Documentary Rights Sold to Sony Pictures Classics
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2008


Variety is reporting that the North American rights for Every Little Step have been sold to Sony Pictures Classics. William Morris Independent represented the documentary in the sale. Future plans for the film have not yet been announced.

MUST WATCH: Every Little Step...A Chorus Line Documentary - Trailer & Donna McKechnie!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2008


Debuting this weekend at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival was a new documentary called Every Little Step, a film tracing the history of Michael Bennett's A Chorus Line. The 'buzz' on the film is FANTASTIC.

Chorus Line Documentary to Have Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2008


The documentary film 'Every Little Step' will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on September 6th at 4:30PM, September 8th at 12:30 PM and September 13th at 9AM.

Chorus Line Documentary to Have Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 26, 2008


The documentary film 'Every Little Step' will be premiering at the Toronto Film Festival on September 6th at 4:30PM, September 8th at 12:30 PM and September 13th at 9AM.

Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation
by Jan Nargi - Aug 6, 2008


The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness

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'.

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.

'Spamalot' Tour Gets Rowdy in NC
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the tour opened April 15th at the Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Dayton, OH beginning April 22nd.

'Spamalot' Begins Tour in West Palm Beach
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2008


Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 11th in West Palm Beach, FL at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, a killer rabbit and one legless knight, Spamalot will next be seen in Clearwater, FL beginning Tuesday, March 18th.

'A Chorus Line' Revival Celebrates 1st Anniversary on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2007


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line celebrates its first year anniversary on Broadway Friday, October 5, 2007, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

New Cast Members Set for 'Chorus Line;' Tour on the Way
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2007


John Breglio has announced the newest members of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line who begin performances Tuesday, July 24, 2007.

Bway Fans Sought for A Chorus Line Video Blog Series
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2007


One-minute A Chorus Line video blogs of Broadway fans, talking about the biggest risk they ever took or the greatest challenge they ever faced and how it changed them, will be featured on a new series to be seen on a www.chorusline.com.

A Chorus Line Revival Documentary in the Works
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2007


A new documentary will go behind the scenes of the hit Broadway revival of A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line Talkback Series to Continue in April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2007


The Life on the Line Talkback Series for ticket holders at Wednesday evening performances of the critically acclaimed Broadway return of A Chorus Line will continue this and next month.

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 - 1975 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Michael Bennett
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical James Kirkwood
1976 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Nelle Nugent
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennet
1976 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Avian
1976 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1976 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Bennett
1976 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1976 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph Papp
1976 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Marvin Hamlisch
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Sammy Williams
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Robert LuPone
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Carole Bishop
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Priscilla Lopez
1976 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Donna McKechnie
1975 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Robin Wagner

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