Sizzling and extraordinary
The Independent
Sizzling and extraordinary
The Independent
Why see A Chorus Line?
One singular sensation!
A Chorus Line shines a light on the ensemble; the fear, struggle and emotion that is behind every anonymous face in the crowd. Through a mixture of dramatic performance and a confessional score, 17 dancers audition for a show, some looking for their big break, just a job, or their very last chance. Running for 15 years on Broadway, it is an iconic piece of American musical theatre that never fails to disappoint with its exhilarating and inspiring celebration of what it is to really chase your dreams.
Opening on Broadway in 1975, A Chorus Line was created when choreographer and director Michael Bennett joined a project that asked the dancers of the ensemble about their lives. Seeing that experiences would make a great musical, they began to create the show. Even before opening night, there was a huge buzz about this show, proved by its phenomenal success! A wonderfully fresh piece of theatre, it went on to win 8 Tony Award and A Pulitzer Prize for drama and still delights audiences worldwide to this day.
Key Information
Audience
Contains some adult references.
Run Time
One hour and 55 minutes
Dates
Finished May 5
Reviews
Customer reviews
Kimberly DiMiceli Blanton
Timeless and personal
At once 70s in NYC and a timeless insight into these
dancers' lives. Intimate and personal. I loved every
minute! Still fresh, unique, and touching! ... Read more
Karen
I love it alwaus
I've seen it many many times. You cant compare broadway w/Phoenix.
That being said, I think they did a great job. Ill probably see it again next
year. ... Read more
Patricia Ranalli
A Chorus Line, touring company
This is the sixth time I've seen this play: first
in New York, 1977; twice in Toronto; again in
N.Y., 2007; last year at The Players in Sarasota -
lacking in many respects, missing a live
orchestra; and at the Van Wezel on Feb. 25. It
was wonderful at the Van Wezal, as in New York and
Toronto: exhilirating, electric, sexy, funny,
honest, intimate, real and often very moving.
Paul's very personal scene always makes me weep;
At The Ballet and What We Did For Love are
timeless numbers and gut rending. Cassie's mirror
number was very good, although perhaps not quite
as sensual as in New York; it helps to have a
simple drum beat at times. The acting was
excellent, the singing excellent, the dancing
close to excellent. All in all, a fabulous
performance and it was so obvious that every
person on stage loved what they were there for. I
hope it comes back because I would see it again.
I guess there would be some adults as well as
kids, who may be a tad offended but they'll
survive ... Read more
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