The Ritz Theatre Company Presents A CHORUS LINE, Opens 1/14/2010

The Ritz Theatre Company opens its 2010, 25th Anniversary Season with the award winning Broadway musical "A Chorus Line" January 14 through February 13 at the historic Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Arts District, Haddon Township, NJ.

"A Chorus Line" with book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, features lyrics by Edward Kleban with music composed by Marvin Hamlisch.

Broadway hopefuls audition for spots on a chorus line. The formidable director Zach and his assistant choreographer Larry put the gypsies through their paces. After the first cut, 17 dancers remain. The show provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

John Jackowski of Bellmawr plays Zach. John appeared in 'The Fully Monty" and "Proposals" last season. Kaylan Wetzel of Aldan takes the role of Cassie. Kaylan was last seen in "Footloose" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Airin McClain of Downingtown plays Diana. Vincent Celeiro of Phila. is Paul. Kay Borrelli of Phila, is Val Clark and Tara Bennett of Willow Grove is Sheila.

Bruce A. Curless, Producing Artistic Director. Stage director and choreographer, Dann Dunn. Set design by Bruce A. Curless and W. Kris Clayton. Costume designer, Trish Reichfeld. Musical Director, André Vermeulen.

Tickets are $17-$30. Group rates available. Student rush seats $10. Assistive listening devices available, handicapped accessible. All seats reserved. Advanced reservations: Ritz 24 hour ticket hotline (856) 858-5230.
On the web at: www.ritztheatreco.org

Preview Thursday, Jan. 14 7:30 PM
Opening Night Friday, Jan 15 8:00 PM
Fridays: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8:00 PM
Saturdays: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 8:00 PM
Sun. Matinees: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2:00 PM
Wednesdays: 1/27, 2/10 7:30 PM

Photo by mark D. Thellmann