A Chorus Line 1976 - Articles Page 9

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 22, 1976
Closing: March 31, 1979

A Chorus Line - 1976 - West End History , Info & More

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

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.

A Chorus Line - 1976 - West End Cast

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STAGE TUBE: The Public's HAMILTON Pays Heartfelt Homage to A CHORUS LINE - Full Footage!
by Stage Tube - Apr 17, 2015


The Public Theater, 40 years to the night that A CHORUS LINE made its debut on this stage, celebrated the musical's milestone with a tribute from the cast of Hamilton last night, April 16. Click below to watch footage of the full homage, featuring the original cast of A CHORUS LINE, and check out photos here!

Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Cast Celebrates 40th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE at the Public!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2015


The Public Theater just presented a special 40th anniversary tribute to A CHORUS LINE last night, April 16 in honor of the first performance of this legendary musical that premiered in The Public's Newman Theater 40 years ago and went on to make musical theater history. To commemorate this landmark event, the cast of the critically-acclaimed musical HAMILTON, currently playing on the same Newman stage, presented original cast members of A CHORUS LINE with a plaque that will hang in the Ford Foundation Lobby of The Public. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special event below!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Answers Fan Questions with Lyrics from A CHORUS LINE in Honor of Musical's 40th Anniversary
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015


Lin-Manuel Miranda is giving A CHORUS LINE some new life on its 40th anniversary.

The Public Theater, HAMILTON Host 40th Anniversary Tribute to A CHORUS LINE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


The Public Theater announced a special 40th anniversary tribute to A CHORUS LINE tonight, April 16 in honor of the first performance of this legendary musical that premiered in The Public's Newman Theater 40 years ago and went on to make musical theater history.

A CHORUS LINE Opens at Stage Door Theatre Today
by Carol Kassie - Apr 8, 2015


Stage Door Theatre follows up their hit production of Cabaret with another classic musical. Their production of A Chorus Line opens today April 8th and runs through May 17th.

The Public Theater, HAMILTON to Host 40th Anniversary Tribute to A CHORUS LINE This Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2015


The Public Theater announced a special 40th anniversary tribute to A CHORUS LINE on Thursday, April 16 in honor of the first performance of this legendary musical that premiered in The Public's Newman Theater 40 years ago and went on to make musical theater history.

A CHORUS LINE to Run 4/8-5/17 at Stage Door Theatre
by Carol Kassie - Apr 1, 2015


Stage Door Theatre will follow up their hit production of Cabaret with another classic musical. Their production of A Chorus Line will open April 8th and run through May 17th.

Broadway Training Center Presents A CHORUS LINE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


Broadway Training Center of Westchester, one of the region's premier performing arts schools, will present the iconic musical 'A Chorus Line' this weekend, March 27-29 at the Irvington Town Hall Theater in Irvington, N.Y. The show will feature BTC's senior ensemble consisting of high school students from throughout Westchester County and the Bronx.

Broadway Training Center to Present A CHORUS LINE, 3/27-29
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2015


Broadway Training Center of Westchester, one of the region's premier performing arts schools, will present the iconic musical 'A Chorus Line' March 27-29 at the Irvington Town Hall Theater in Irvington, N.Y. The show will feature BTC's senior ensemble consisting of high school students from throughout Westchester County and the Bronx.

Donna McKechnie, Grover Dale and Randy Skinner Set for Steps Beyond's HEAR IT FROM THE PROS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2015


Please mark your calendars for the next Steps Beyond's Artists Talk: 'Hear It From The Pros,' a discussion on working in the business of Broadway with three stars who have enjoyed successful and long-term careers. DONNA McKECHNIE, GROVER DALE, and RANDY SKINNER will share fascinating stories and information about their years on Broadway, TV, film, and cabaret, discussing how to thrive, survive, and stay relevant in a competitive and ever-changing business. The artists will also take questions, and a reception will follow. Today January 24, 7 PM, at Steps on Broadway, 2121 Broadway.

Donna McKechnie, Grover Dale and Randy Skinner Set for Steps Beyond's HEAR IT FROM THE PROS, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2014


Please mark your calendars for the next Steps Beyond's Artists Talk: 'Hear It From The Pros,' a discussion on working in the business of Broadway with three stars who have enjoyed successful and long-term careers. DONNA McKECHNIE, GROVER DALE, and RANDY SKINNER will share fascinating stories and information about their years on Broadway, TV, film, and cabaret, discussing how to thrive, survive, and stay relevant in a competitive and ever-changing business. The artists will also take questions, and a reception will follow. Saturday January 24, 7 PM, at Steps on Broadway, 2121 Broadway.

Riverdale Rising Stars Stages A CHORUS LINE, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2014


The talented teens of the award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars presents the high-kicking Broadway musical A CHORUS LINE for seven performances only, from tonight, December 6, 2014 to January 4, 2015.

FLASH SPECIAL: Sondheim By The Decade, Part 2 - 1970s & 1980s
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 25, 2014


The feature film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved fairy tale musical INTO THE WOODS is coming to movie theaters nationwide on Christmas Day and BroadwayWorld celebrates the man behind the music with a new series highlighting the work of iconic composer and lyricist, continuing today with a look at his work in the 1970s and 1980s.

Theatrical Outfit Presents THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI and A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its 'Season of Compassion' with the uplifting musical The Gifts of the Magi and storytelling event A Christmas Memory, which explores the compassion needed and realized when people really love each other and can triumphantly navigate adversity.

Riverdale Rising Stars to Stage A CHORUS LINE, Begin. 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2014


The talented teens of the award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars presents the high-kicking Broadway musical A CHORUS LINE for seven performances only, from December 6, 2014 to January 4, 2015.

ADM:21 Presents Works from GEORGE M!, A CHORUS LINE, IN THE HEIGHTS and More, Now thru 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2014


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut today, November 11-16, announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

Theatrical Outfit to Present THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI and A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, 12/4-21 & 12/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its "Season of Compassion" with the uplifting musical The Gifts of the Magi and storytelling event A Christmas Memory, which explores the compassion needed and realized when people really love each other and can triumphantly navigate adversity.

Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage for CHICAGO, Playing Nov. 7-16 at the Orpheum
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Nov 2, 2014


Long before 'How to Get Away With Murder' splashed across our television screens and CURTAINS was just a twinkle in the eyes of Kander, Ebb and playwright Rupert Holmes - Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly were on the scene with their insidious tale of righteous revenge and murder most foul. CHICAGO is at the Orpheum November 7-16. Get your tickets now!

ADM:21 to Present Works from GEORGE M!, A CHORUS LINE, IN THE HEIGHTS and More, 11/11-16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2014


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present 15 show-stopping musical theater dance numbers performed by stars from the musical theater and dance worlds during its Joyce Theater debut November 11-16, today announced Nikki Feirt Atkins, Founder and Executive Artistic Director and Margo Sappington, Artistic Director. All performances will feature live music and will be directed by Margo Sappington with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

BWW Catches up with the Cast of NEXT FALL; At the Southwark Playhouse Until 25th October
by Robert Diamond - Oct 10, 2014


BroadwayWorld catches up with the cast of NEXT FALL the latest must-see at Southwark Playhouse. The play runs until 25th October.

Sunday Special: Celebrating Broadway's High-Stepping Dance Musicals
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 12, 2014


In celebration of this season's ON THE TOWN, we've collected 10 of our favorite dance musicals. From classics like ANYTHING GOES, 42ND STREET, A CHORUS LINE and WEST SIDE STORY to modern marvels such as NEWSIES and STRICTLY BALLROOM, the way choreography is used to tell a story continues to evolve and inspire.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/4-10/5/2014
by - Oct 5, 2014


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, October 5, 2014 - Sunday, October 5, 2014.

Highland Park Players to Present A CHORUS LINE, Begin. 10/10
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014


Highland Park Players presents A CHORUS LINE, the stunning Broadway musical with music by Marvin Hamlish and choreography by Michael Bennett. An unprecedented box office and critical hit, the musical won 9 Tony Awards, and also won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The production includes 9 weekend performances at the Northbrook Theater, 3323 Walters Avenue, in Northbrook, beginning October 10.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/5- A CHORUS LINE
by - Oct 5, 2014


Today in 2006, the first Broadway revival of A Chorus Line opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre, where it ran for 759 performances. A Chorus Line is a musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch. With nineteen main characters, it is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. 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. The original Broadway production received 12 Tony Award nominations and winning nine of them, in addition to the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Photo Flash: First Look at Surflight Theatre's A CHORUS LINE, Now Playing Through 9/14
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2014


Broadway veteran Mitzi Hamilton, one of the dancers inMichael Bennett's original developmental workshop that provided the inspiration for the character of Val in A Chorus Line, directs and choreographs the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical at Surflight Theatre, now playing through September 14.

Other Productions of A Chorus Line

1975   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1975   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1976   International Tour
1976   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1976   West End London Production
West End
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2013   West End
West End
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2016   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2018   Off-Broadway Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway
2024   West End
West End

A Chorus Line - 1976 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Michael Bennett
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year James Kirkwood
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Marvin Hamlish
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Edward Kleban

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