A Chorus Line 1975 - Articles Page 5.8

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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BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE Not Quite a Singular Sensation at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas
by Zac Thriffiley - Nov 8, 2019


While the current production of A CHORUS LINE at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas works hard to present a cohesive and coherent vision of what the show can be, the musical frequently feels more like an open cattle call than an exhibition of extraordinary talent.

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas Presents A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2019


One Singular Sensation dances into Irving this fall as MainStage Irving-Las Colinas takes the Irving Arts Center stage with the multiple Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, A Chorus Line. Written about the true lives of the onstage chorus stars, MainStage's A Chorus Line is helmed by a headliner himself: Broadway's Michael Serrecchia. Tickets are on sale now at www.IrvingArtsCenter.com.

Photo Flash: A CHORUS LINE Opens The 2019/20 Syracuse University Department of Drama Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019


The Syracuse University Department of Drama kicks off the 2019-2020 season with Michael Bennet's landmark musical “A Chorus Line.” This production is directed and choreographed by faculty member Brian J. Marcum, who directed the Department's highly successful production of “Crazy For You.” “A Chorus Line” previews on Oct. 4, opens Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 13 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/ SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St. 

Syracuse University Department of Drama Opens Season with A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 30, 2019


The Syracuse University Department of Drama kicks off the 2019-2020 season with Michael Bennet's landmark musical a?oeA Chorus Line.a?? This production is directed and choreographed by faculty member Brian J. Marcum, who directed the Department's highly successful production of a?oeCrazy For You.a?? a?oeA Chorus Linea?? previews on Oct. 4, opens Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 13 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/ SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of A CHORUS LINE at TUTS?
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019


Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the first show in its 2019/20 Season, A Chorus Line.

Darlinghurst Theatre Company Presents Reimagined A CHORUS LINE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019


a?oeBlood, sweat and tears don't date,a?? says director and choreographer Amy Campbell, who will be bringing to life a thrilling reimagining of one of the most iconic dance spectacles of our time a?" A CHORUS LINE.

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE Kicks Off Roxy Regional Theatre's 37th Season In Style
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 19, 2019


Now onstage at Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre, in a production that is respectful of the material and with emotions reverberating through a heart so true that one is likely to be caught up in a very particular moment in theatrical time, A Chorus Line resonates as deeply in 2019 as it did in 1975.

BWW Interview: Actress Sarah Bowden Talks A CHORUS LINE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Natalie de la Garza - Sep 14, 2019


Sarah Bowden swings by Houston to play the coveted role of 'Cassie' in the Theatre Under the Stars season-opening production of A CHORUS LINE.

BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE Razzle Dazzles At TUTS!
by Brett Cullum - Sep 13, 2019


Director Julie Kramer and choreographer Jessica Hartman have stayed true to the 1975 vision, but also managed to make it more energetic and faster paced. The dancers often seem to defy gravity and levitate during numbers, and it's all gorgeously staged and executed.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At 42ND STREET At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Alan Henry - Aug 1, 2019


The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to present the Ordway Original production of '42nd Street' which began performances on July 23 and continues for 24 performances through Aug. 11. Get a first look at the production!

BWW Review: CHICAGO at Music Theatre Wichita, A Dazzling Production
by Craig Richardson - Jul 30, 2019


'Welcome. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery-all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts. Thank you.'

Photo/Video: Get A First Look at Karen Ziemba In ANNIE At NC Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jul 23, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba as Miss Hannigan at the NC Theatre, directed by producing artistic director, Eric Woodall.

Las Mexicanas ESTIBALITZ RUIZ y MARCELA NAVA, Son Parte del Elenco de A CHORUS LINE 2019 en España
by Clemente Sanchez - Jul 9, 2019


Las Mexicanas ESTIBALITZ RUIZ y MARCELA NAVA, Son Parte del Elenco de A CHORUS LINE 2019 en España.

What Are The Longest-Running Broadway Shows of All-Time?
by Team BWW - Jul 13, 2019


Which Broadway shows are the longest running of all time? Which current Broadway productions have a chance of breaking the top ten? We've got the full list!

A CHORUS LINE Meets Improv Comedy In UCB Spoof A BACK LINE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2019


God, I hope they get it! A one word suggestion to start their improv set that is. Parody musical A Back Line starts its official run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on July 11 at 9:00pm.

BWW Review: More Than One Singular Sensation at The Ziegfeld Theater's A CHORUS LINE
by Hayley Westwood - Jun 17, 2019


Ever wonder what it would have been like to audition for a Broadway musical in 1975?

Broadway Icon Unveils New Scholarship To Support The Next Generation Of Musical Theatre Talent
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019


Broadway icon. Award-winning star of stage and screen. Legendary leading lady Donna McKechnie has thrilled audiences worldwide in a showstopping musical theatre career. From starring in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line - which earned her a Tony award - to a string of smash-hit musicals, the internationally renowned, triple threat talent has spent almost sixty years in the spotlight.

Sonoma Speaker Series Presents A Conversation With Donna McKechnie
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2019


The Sonoma Speaker Series is partnering with Transcendence Theatre Company to bring Donna McKechnie to our stage! McKechnie is a professional dancer, singer, actress, choreographer, and author whose illustrious career has spanned more than 50 years. She is regarded internationally as one of Broadway's foremost singing and dancing leading ladies.

Sonoma Speaker Series: In Conversation With Donna McKechnie Comes to Hanna Boys Center Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2019


Donna McKechnie, best-known and beloved for her portrayal of Cassie in the original Broadway cast of the 1975 musical 'A Chorus Line' for which she received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, will be the interview guest at a Sonoma Speaker Series event on Wednesday - May 29, 2019 at the Hanna Boys Center Auditorium in Sonoma.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Celebrates Opening Night of A CHORUS LINE; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2019


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to extend the Tony and Pulitzer Prize- winning A Chorus Line through Friday, May 31 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street. Featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante and is directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Brenda Didier, Choreographed by Christopher Chase Carter and Music Directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Linda Madonia.

Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight Music Theatre's A CHORUS LINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2019


Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to extend the Tony and Pulitzer Prize- winning A Chorus Line through Friday, May 31 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street. Featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante and is directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Brenda Didier, Choreographed by Christopher Chase Carter and Music Directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Linda Madonia. The regular run performance schedule is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with added performance Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.; added weekday matinees Thursday, May 9 and May 16 at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39 - $66 and are available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling the Porchlight Music Theatre box office, 773.777.9884.

El Teatro del Soho CaixaBank desmiente la información sobre la versión de A CHORUS LINE
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 27, 2019


La produccion que se estrenara en Malaga, para viajar despues a Madrid y Barcelona, se presentara con libreto en castellano y canciones originales en ingles

Porchlight Music Theatre To Present A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019


Porchlight Music Theatre, is proud to announce the conclusion of its Mainstage 2018 - 2019 season with the Tony and Pulitzer Prize- winning A Chorus Line, April 10 - May 26 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street. Featuring music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante and is directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Brenda Didier, Choreographed by Chris Carter and Music Directed by Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Associate Linda Madonia.

BWW Review: A Chorus Line al Teatro Nazionale di Milano
by Andrea Domanico - Mar 13, 2019


Quando si parla di A CHORUS LINE ci troviamo di fronte a un mostro sacro del teatro musicale: vincitore di numerosi Tony al suo debutto nel 1975 e per anni il musical piu longevo di Broadway finche non fu superato da Cats.

Bay Area Musicals Announces 2019-2020 - IN THE HEIGHTS, GYPSY, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2019


Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) has announced the show titles for its upcoming fifth season, which will include four spectacular titles. The 2019-2020 seasonwill include the powerful 6-time Tony Award-winning GYPSY (November 9 - December 8, 2019), the hysterical 10-time Tony Award-nominated THE FULL MONTY (February 15 - March 15, 2020), the game-changing Tony Award-winning Best Musical A CHORUS LINE(April 11 - May 10, 2020) and Lin-Manuel Miranda's pre-HAMILTON career-making Tony Award-winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS(July 11 - August 9, 2020). GYPSY and THE FULL MONTY will perform at San Francisco's Alcazar Theatre (650 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94103) and A CHORUS LINE and IN THE HEIGHTS will perform at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre (2961 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103). Subscriptions to the 2019-2020 season are available now at www.bamsf.org.

A Chorus Line FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Chorus Line have there been?
A Chorus Line has had 18 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1975, Off-Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, which opened in 1976, US Tour which opened in 1976, West End which opened in 1976, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1991, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2008, US Tour which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2013, Regional (US) which opened in 2014, Los Angeles which opened in 2016, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has A Chorus Line been nominated for?
A Chorus Line has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (James Kirkwood and Nelle Nugent), Best Choreography (Michael Bennett and Bob Avian), Best Costume Design (Theoni V. Aldredge), Best Direction of a Musical (Michael Bennett), Best Lighting Design (Tharon Musser), and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Marvin Hamlisch).
What Tony Awards has A Chorus Line won?
A Chorus Line has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (James Kirkwood and Nelle Nugent), Best Choreography (Michael Bennett and Bob Avian), Best Costume Design (Theoni V. Aldredge), Best Direction of a Musical (Michael Bennett), Best Lighting Design (Tharon Musser), and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Marvin Hamlisch).
What awards has A Chorus Line been nominated for?
A Chorus Line has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with Michael Bennett being recognized for his outstanding contribution. Additionally, the show received a nomination for Scenic Design at the Hewes Awards, with Robin Wagner being acknowledged for his work in this category. These nominations highlight the exceptional talent and creativity that went into the production of A Chorus Line.
What awards has A Chorus Line won?
A Chorus Line has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Michael Bennett and the Scenic Design award (The Hewes Awards) for Robin Wagner.

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