A Chorus Line - BROADWAY CAST****

Opening-I Hope I Get It/I Can Do That/At The Ballet/Sing/Hello Twelve Hello Thirteen Hello Love/Mother/Gimme The Ball/Nothing/Dance Ten Looks Three/The Music & The Mirror/One/What I Did For Love/One (Reprise)-Finale

A Chorus Line opened at the Schubert Theatre in July 1975 and ran for 6137 performances, the second longest run in Broadway history. It features dancers auditioning for a musical. Music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban (US:98)

“A Chorus Line is a classic staple of musical theatre. The story takes place in a theatre, all in one day in which a director must choose four men and four women to be in the chorus of a musical. In the end, the eight are chosen and the rest are heart broken. There are so many legendary songs in this show; I'd have to list the entire soundrack to name them all.”

“A Chorus Line paints a sophisticated portrayal of the real lives of struggling actors and actresses. The catchy melodies by Marvin Hamlisch will delight you; the lyrics by Edward Kleban display forethought and sensitivity.”

“A Chorus Line had no big name celebrities to brighten up the stage, no elaborate sets, and a comparatively thin plot to connect the outstanding musical numbers. However, the show shined brightly because it highlighted the lives of the people who are in the chorus line of a Broadway musical. By focusing on people who normally don't make the leap into stardom, the show paradoxically gained remarkable strength and popularity. The show ran for 15 years; and there is no doubt that Marvin Hamlisch's score is a big reason why.”

“Through songs and monologues, the dancers tell us something about themselves. This smash Broadway hit endured as long as it did because the music and the monologues were raw, honest, and emotional. A Chorus Line struck a chord with millions of people because they could all relate to being an unsung hero, or an underdog, to having been at one time or another in the shadows of another person.”

“What makes this musical works is that while it is about an ensemble, it is an ensemble of clearly defined characters. Even the cute songs, such as I Can Do That and Sing, are clearly character driven.”

“What makes this musical great is that not only is every other number a showstopper, but almost every character has his or her time to capture your heart and you really find yourself rooting for them as the story moves along.”