A Chorus Line 2018

174 Opening Number 2

This is the second of a three-part program featuring a comprehensive look at some of Broadway’s most illustrious opening numbers, spanning from as far back as SHOWBOAT to more modern productions like NINE and SWEENEY TODD.

Special Encore Episode: BROADWAY COMES OUT!

The progressive and disruptive social movements of the 1960s and 70s had a huge impact on the Broadway Musical and were reflected back into the culture by them. These include the Civil Rights movement, Women’s Liberation, Black Power, and the Gay Liberation Movement.

Ep13 - Donna McKechnie

Legendary dancer Donna McKechnie joined us at the Broadway Teachers Workshop where she regaled the audience with stories about everything from the development of A Chorus Line, to her work with such acclaimed choreographers as Bob Fosse and Michael Bennett.

#42 Bryan Knowlton Is a Singular Sensation

From being the final person to play Paul in A Chorus Line on Broadway to becoming an award-winning director/choreographer, Bryan Knowlton can truly do it all. U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea, including a very interesting casting announcement, brought to you by my friends at BroadwayWorld.com!

Ch. 26- A CHORUS LINE

A CHORUS LINE. COMPOSER: Marvin Hamlisch. LYRICIST: Ed Kleban. BOOK: Nichola Dante and James Kirkwood. DIRECTOR: Michael Bennett. CHOREOGRAPHER: Michael Bennett. PRINCIPLE CAST: Donna McKechnie (Cassie), Priscilla Lopez (Diana), Robert LuPone (Zach) OPENING DATE: July 25th, 1975.

#180 - A Chorus Line (feat. Traci Thomas)

"I hope I get, I hope I get it..." This week, we were lucky to be joined by the host of "The Stacks" podcast and great human Traci Thomas to talk about "A Chorus Line." We talk about the numerous adaptations, how the show has aged, and whether or not the movie may be BETTER than the stage show!

A CHORUS LINE with Caitlin Carter, Steven Hack, J Elaine Marcos, & Eddie Gutierrez

An epic show deserves an epic episode. To honor the groundbreaking musical A CHORUS LINE, we welcome four dancers, all with unique experiences "on the line" to continue the show's legacy of spotlighting what they do for love.

#262 - A Chorus Line (feat. Nikka Graff Lanzarone)

Somehow, the alchemy that is a musical can help us feel seen, heard and valued. So we here at The Ensemblist are talking to some of our favorite musical theatre performers about their favorite musicals.

#412 - The Line (A Chorus Line - feat. Francine Espiritu)

A Chorus Line changed everything. It’s a statement theatre lovers have heard time and again. But until this exploration into the proliferation of the line as a theatrical device in musical theatre, I never really understood the depth of what A Chorus Line changed.

July 20–26, 2020: A Chorus Line moves to Broadway, an all-Black revival of Guys & Dolls opens, and Moulin Rouge and Head Over Heels both celebrate their opening nights.

July 20–26, 2020: A Chorus Line moves to Broadway, an all-Black revival of Guys & Dolls opens, and Moulin Rouge and Head Over Heels both celebrate their opening nights.

#258 - The History of the Ensemble: A Chorus Line (feat. Michael Berresse, Catherine Ricafort)

Since South Pacific, we’ve had two more musicals win the Pulitzer Prize: How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Fiorello!. But in 1975, a new musical came on the scene that would truly change musicals for the next fifty years. A Chorus Line.