McKechnie, Lee, Binder et al. Lead 'Every Little Step' Tony Documentary Talkback Series, 5/16

By: May. 13, 2011
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The first ever Tony Award Documentary Film Series, part of the 2011 Tony Awards Showcase at the Times Square Visitor Center and Mini-Museum The Tony Award Documentary Films Series is featuring three films that examine what it's like to be behind-the-scenes on a Broadway musical. The Tony Awards Showcase, featuring historic Tony memorabilia, is open until the end of June and free to the public.

Last week, the series launched with Finding Billy, showcasing the journey to casting Broadway's three original Billy Elliots.  This week, on Monday, May 16, the series continues with a screening of Every Little Step, following the real-life dancers as they struggle through auditions for the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. The film also takes a look at the history of the show and the creative minds behind the original and revival Broadway shows. Attendees will have a chance to win a signed poster from the film. 

This panel will be moderated by John Breglio, Every Little Step executive producer, and producer of the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line. Panalists include Baayork Lee, the original "Connie" from the 1976 Tony Award-winning production of A Chorus Line and choreographer for the 2006 revival; Donna McKechnie, who won the Tony Award for her performance as "Cassie" in the original 1976 production of A Chorus Line; and Jay Binder; Casting director for the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line.

The screening and panel will be held at The Times Square Visitor Center and Mini Museum , located at Seventh Avenue between 46th & 47th Street. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The screenign will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, with the panel talkback to follow.

The Tony Awards Film Series is free to the public. Tickets will be available on a first come,
first serve basis, as seating is limited. Limit two (2) tickets per person. The Tony Awards
will also screen "Show Business: The Road to Broadway" on Monday, May 23rd. To RSVP
for the film series, please send your ticket request and film preference to
TonyFilmSeries@broadway.org.

The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from The Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 12, 2011. For more information on the Tony Awards, please visit www.TonyAwards.com.

 


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