A Chorus Line is a musical that debuted on Broadway in 1975. It is the longest running show on Broadway, winning nine Tony Awards and the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical was derived from taped workshop sessions with Broadway dancers (gypsies), including eight who appeared in the original cast. It is set on the stage of a Broadway theater during a musical audition for chorus line members.
Original Cast
- Scott Allen
- Kelly Bishop
- Robert Lupone
- Wayne Cilento
- Ronald Dennis
- Baayork Lee
- Priscilla Lopez
- Donna McKechnie
- Thommie Walsh
- Nancy Lane
- Kay Cole
- Ron Kuhlman
- Rick Mason
- Don Percassi
- Renee Baughman
- Pamela Blair
- Sammy Williams
- Clive Clerk
- Trish Garland
Productions
A Chorus Line Songs
Guide Note: All song lyrics come from Lyrics on Demand and may contain pop ups!
A Chorus Line Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
A Chorus Line on Broadway: Production Blog
AChorusLine.org: A Chorus Line
Musicals101: Michael Bennett's A Chorus Line
Musicals.net: A Chorus Line Forum
Buzzillions: A Chorus Line Reviews
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References
Fast Facts
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Broadway Debut in the summer of 1975
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Music by Marvin Hamlisch
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Lyrics by Edward Kleban
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Directed and co-choreographed (with Bob Avian) by Michael Bennett
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Production moved to the Shubert Theatre on July 25, where it ran for 6,137 performances
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Received Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score
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Adapted into a movie starring Michael Douglas in 1985
