A Class Act 2001

Opened: March 11, 2001
Closing: June 10, 2001

A Class Act - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

Edward Kleban was the Tony-winning lyricist for the Broadway classic, A CHORUS LINE. Upon his death in 1978, a trunkful of songs from never-produced musicals was found by his friends and A CLASS ACT was born. Featuring songs in the classic-Broadway style and characters from his life including his A CHORUS LINE writing partner, Marvin Hamlisch and the show's creator, Buffalo's own Michael Bennett, A CLASS ACT tells the story of a remarkable man and the ups and downs of his life and career in the theatre.

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A Class Act FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Class Act have there been?
A Class Act has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001 and London which opened in 2004.
What Tony Awards has A Class Act been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Linda Kline, Best Book of a Musical for Lonny Price Best Orchestrations for Larry Hochman and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Edward Kleban.
What awards has A Class Act been nominated for?
A Class Act has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Ed Kleban. It was also nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, also for Ed Kleban. Additionally, A Class Act was nominated for Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has A Class Act won?
A Class Act has won several awards, including Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Ed Kleban and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Ed Kleban. The show also received the Outstanding Broadway Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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