Edward Kleban
Also Credited As: Ed Kleban
Latest News on Edward Kleban:
Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season to Feature A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Production (Nov 20, 2025)
Video: 'One' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE (Oct 27, 2025)
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE (Oct 14, 2025)
Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season to Feature A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Production (Nov 20, 2025)
Video: 'One' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE (Oct 27, 2025)
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE (Oct 14, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Edward Kleban, A Class Act
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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics
Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line
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Olivier Awards - 1976 - Musical of the Year
Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Musical
Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line
Videos
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-14 16:35:44
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - 2025-09-30 14:04:36
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 09:55:46
Video: Baayork Lee & Donna McKechnie Are Carrying the A CHORUS LINE Torch 50 Years Later
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-16 15:42:50
VIDEO: Watch Stephen Cole, Ward Roberts, and Peter Filichia Discuss 'Cole Porter as a Gay Icon'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-13 15:36:39
VIDEO: Watch an All New Lyric Video For 'One' From A CHORUS LINE, in Honor of the Show's 45th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-27 09:34:21
VIDEO: Antonio Banderas Teaches Conan Choreography From A CHORUS LINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-04 12:09:48
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At Antonio Banderas In A CHORUS LINE
by Alan Henry - 2019-11-13 09:31:17
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Get a First Look at Signature Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-07 07:48:42
VIDEO: Preview Denis Jones' New Choreography for Signature's A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - 2019-10-18 11:39:30
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Signature Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-18 11:40:27
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 42ND STREET At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-01 10:10:58
Antonio Banderas Will Co-Direct A CHORUS LINE in Spain; Auditions Announced!
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - 2019-02-28 13:33:30
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose Premieres 'Shoes,' Cut From A CHORUS LINE, at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Michael Dale - 2016-06-20 10:09:38
News
Barrington Stage Company 2026 Season to Feature A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Barrington Stage Company's 2026 season will feature a 50th Anniversary production of A Chorus Line, the legendary Broadway musical that won nine 1976 Tony Awards and the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Barrington Stage Company's 2026 season will feature a 50th Anniversary production of A Chorus Line, the legendary Broadway musical that won nine 1976 Tony Awards and the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Video: 'One' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 27, 2025
Watch a clip of the finale from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line in this all-new video. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 27, 2025
Watch a clip of the finale from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line in this all-new video. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025
Watch Liesie Kelly, Scarlett Walker and Lisa Finegold perform At The Ballet from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025
Watch Liesie Kelly, Scarlett Walker and Lisa Finegold perform At The Ballet from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
Video: Highlights from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2025
Get a first look at highlights from Goodspeed's production of A CHORUS Line! Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2. A Chorus Line is conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2025
Get a first look at highlights from Goodspeed's production of A CHORUS Line! Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2. A Chorus Line is conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett.
A CHORUS LINE: Passion, Persistence and a Contemporary Take on a Classic
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 9, 2025
At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 9, 2025
At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025
The cast of A Chorus Line, led by Mikaela Secada as Diana, sing of their love for dance in 'What I Did for Love.' Watch the new video of the beloved showtune now!
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025
The cast of A Chorus Line, led by Mikaela Secada as Diana, sing of their love for dance in 'What I Did for Love.' Watch the new video of the beloved showtune now!
Interview: Pelton, Brightbill, Walko, Marshall-Michelson of A CHORUS LINE at Dutch Apple
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 24, 2025
A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, first opened in 1975 under the direction of Michael Bennett with co-choreographer Bob Avian.
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 24, 2025
A Chorus Line, featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, first opened in 1975 under the direction of Michael Bennett with co-choreographer Bob Avian.
Video: Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE in Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2025
Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' production of A Chorus Line, the third show of 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut from Sept. 5 – Oct. 26 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2025
Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' production of A Chorus Line, the third show of 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut from Sept. 5 – Oct. 26 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Aug 6, 2025
A CHORUS LINE is considered by many theatre experts to be one of the shows that set the pattern for what is labeled the American Musical Theater.
by Roy Berko - Aug 6, 2025
A CHORUS LINE is considered by many theatre experts to be one of the shows that set the pattern for what is labeled the American Musical Theater.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025
Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For A CHORUS LINE at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Chorus Line as its third production of the 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Chorus Line as its third production of the 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut.
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025
Watch a video of Robyn Hurder performing 'The Music and the Mirror' at the A Chorus Line 50 celebration concert, alongside original Cassie, Donna McKechnie, and Charlotte D'Amboise.
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025
Watch a video of Robyn Hurder performing 'The Music and the Mirror' at the A Chorus Line 50 celebration concert, alongside original Cassie, Donna McKechnie, and Charlotte D'Amboise.
Video: A CHORUS LINE Celebrates 50 Years With A Cast Flash Mob in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! A Chorus Line is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary! To celebrate the milestone past cast members of the show gathered at Lincoln Center to perform 'What I Did for Love' and 'One' from the beloved musical! Watch in this video.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! A Chorus Line is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary! To celebrate the milestone past cast members of the show gathered at Lincoln Center to perform 'What I Did for Love' and 'One' from the beloved musical! Watch in this video.
Photos: In Rehearsals for the A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! The countdown continues for the highly anticipated, one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm ET at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2025
A 5, 6, 7, 8! The countdown continues for the highly anticipated, one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm ET at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Baayork Lee Speaks With Richard Jay-Alexander About A CHORUS LINE at 50
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Jul 21, 2025
The legend and Special TONY Winner Raises The Curtain on all things ACL, as Michael Bennett’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th Anniversary in New York City, which will reverberate and be recognized across the world, where hundreds, if not thousands, of productions have been performed in 22 countries, in multiple languages, and as far-reaching as Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, France, Sweden, Japan, Argentia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong, among them, since 1975.
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Jul 21, 2025
The legend and Special TONY Winner Raises The Curtain on all things ACL, as Michael Bennett’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th Anniversary in New York City, which will reverberate and be recognized across the world, where hundreds, if not thousands, of productions have been performed in 22 countries, in multiple languages, and as far-reaching as Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, France, Sweden, Japan, Argentia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong, among them, since 1975.
Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Simard and More Join A CHORUS LINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Additional cast members have been revealed for the 50th anniversary celebration of A Chorus Line, including Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham and more. Learn who else is taking part!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Additional cast members have been revealed for the 50th anniversary celebration of A Chorus Line, including Ariana DeBose, Lauren Graham and more. Learn who else is taking part!
A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion Tickets Available for Free This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will be presenting a panel discussion for the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line. Tickets are available for free registration beginning on Saturday.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will be presenting a panel discussion for the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line. Tickets are available for free registration beginning on Saturday.
Tickets On Sale Today For A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Tickets will go on sale today for the one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place in July. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Tickets will go on sale today for the one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place in July. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Edward Kleban written?
Edward Kleban has written 2 shows including A Chorus Line (Lyricist), A Class Act (Composer).
What awards has Edward Kleban been nominated for?
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Class Act, Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Chorus Line and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Chorus Line.
What awards has Edward Kleban won?
Edward Kleban won the Outstanding Music and Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for A Chorus Line. He also received the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for A Chorus Line, as well as the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for the same show.
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