Its rare that a musical translates well on page there tends to be a feeling of the work being half finished and while a chorus line would be the better with the inclusion of dance numbers, the book stands on its own merits. The lighting design for a chorus line cornerstone minnesota. Why the dancers who inspired a chorus line sold their. Dominique hogan, burstin with broadway its great to have a place where people can easily connect, email the group, or find people in their section. In honor of the 40th anniversary of a chorus line on july 25, we asked fans to rank their favorite songs from the beloved broadway musical. A chorus line is a musical with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book by james kirkwood jr. A chorus line broadway 3,389th performance finale youtube. A chorus line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the. Figure out your character and setting with this diary. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. The concept musical reached its peak with a chorus line 1975 6,7 performances, the brainchild of michael bennett. It has since been surpassed by les miserables, cats, and phantom of the opera.
The show is based on a remarkable series of taped discussions made in the mid 1970s with some of the top gypsies veteran broadway dancers, many of whom went on to play characters based on themselves in the tony and pulitzerwinning musical. Mar 12, 2020 veera hiranandani, author of the newbery honor winning book, the night diary, the whole story of half a girl, and the phoebe g. Also, i have to wonder if anyone involved had actually seen a chorus line before. A chorus line a musical by marvin hamlisch, edward kleban. Its what theyve worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. Priscilla lopez, a member of the original cast of a chorus line, top, says she. A chorus line is a 1985 american musical drama film directed by richard attenborough and starring michael douglas. Veera hiranandani, author of the newbery honor winning book, the night diary, the whole story of half a girl, and the phoebe g. Posted by jayme blaschke office of media relations september 18, 2017. A chorus line is a noble, at times highly entertaining attempt to bring a hopelessly stagebound show to film. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime.
The songs were composed by marvin hamlisch and edward kleban. Glossary of technical theatre terms stage management. A chorus line overview the best broadway source for a chorus line tickets and a chorus line information, photos and videos. Legendary broadway musical a chorus line comes to texas. First mounted in april 1975 at joseph papps public theater, a chorus line proved so popular that it was rushed to broadway within a few months, where it. Book by james kirkwood book by nicholas dante music by marvin hamlisch lyrics.
This is the premises of a chorus line, quantum entertainments latest hit at the university of miami in the spring of 2003. A chorus line theatre breaks book a chorus line theatre breaks. The dancers auditioning for the chorus line of a new broadway show are asked to tell the director about themselves in order to land a part. There are plays within plays, musicals within musicals, and in the case of a chorus line, a show that highlights the grueling and candid audition process of a broadway musical in 1975.
The costuming and lighting, and a special large a chorus line sign that lights up top middle stage at the end, really grabs your attention, as you see the gold costumes and the lights flashing against the mirrors, with the ensemble doing the famous rockettes kicks all with precision timing. A chorus line nederlander theatre in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new broadway musical is almost complete. A chorus line was a milestone in the history of the broadway stage, both in the way it was developed and in its subject matter. Book of the stage play by james kirkwood and nicholas dante. Jul 23, 2015 step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch, again. The production grew organically from a series of taperecorded. If youre working with a very large cast on a very huge production, make an extra copy of your script. Thrilling combination every move that he makes one smile and suddenly nobody else, will.
It would go on to win the pulitzer prize for drama, nine tony awards, including best musical, score and book, and the new york drama critics circle award. A chorus line proves its timelessness while on tour in. Mar 24, 2018 live theatre has often famously echoed truetolife elements about itself in a way that is reflective and reminiscent of reality. Its the one opportunity to do what theyve always dreamed to have the chance to dance. A chorus line character list and audition requirements character name voice type description and character requirements solos or parts in show audition song requirements al baritone al is married to kristine.
A chorus line by marvin hamlisch softcover sheet music. Zach continues his audition with an unusual interview in which the characters reveal who they are in the hopes of being one of the 8 members offered a part in his show. Book by james kirkwood book by nicholas dante music by marvin hamlisch lyrics by edward kleban. A chorus line is a stunning musicalverite about a chorus audition for a. He had broadway chorus dancers known in the business as gypsies because they migrate. Set on the bare stage of a broadway theater, the musical is centered around seventeen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. Selector wants to hear the 17 candidates talk about themselves and their lives so they begin.
Theres a lot of saucy language, and the kids giggled every time someone said a dirty word, even if it wasnt meant to be funny. A chorus line with book by james kirkwood and nicholas dante and lyrics by edward. Aug 01, 2006 a chorus line, the biggest broadway hit of its generation, is returning to times square in a major fall 2006 revival. Individual books containing the complete script and all. The finale one, is an outstanding piece of choreography. Special thanks to james kirkwood, nicholas dante for their book and edward kleban for his lyrics and their contribution to the music of marvin hamlisch and the vision of michael bennett. Richard attenborough a chorus line michael bennett theatre shows august 17 line s theater musicals two by two katherine tokarz, mario lopez and heather parcells onstage on the closing night of a chorus line at the schoenfeld theater on august 17, 2008 in new york city. Considering the limitations of the medium, its almost as good as it could be. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Funny and exhilarating, yet raw and personal at its core, we are going to bring new life to this groundbreaking show that lifted the veil on the anonymous faces behind the stars, and uncovered a heartrending truth about what drives artists. Oct 03, 2015 here, in an excerpt from his new book, razzle dazzle, he explains how a chorus line changed the world. Chorus line, a synopsis broadway musical the play shows the selection of candidates for some kind of dance performance combining the group of 4 men and the same number of women who are selected from all present. High school edition is a fulllength version of the pulitzer. Based on the musical play a chorus line, book by james kirkwood and nicholas dante, music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban new york, 25 jul 1975. A chorus line by marvin hamlisch softcover sheet music for. Theres only the flimsiest of plots an audition for a new broadway musical, culminating in the finale featuring the chosen few but the moments feel earned, and its a great. Sexy broadway classic gets disappointing 1980s remake. Here, in an excerpt from his new book, razzle dazzle, he explains how a chorus line changed the world. The screenplay by arnold schulman is based on the book of the 1975 stage production of the same name by james kirkwood jr. The original cast playbill for a chorus line 1975, the most successful 1970s concept musical. The show opened in 1975 and went on to become one of the longestrunning. A chorus line a musical by marvin hamlisch, edward.
Feb 01, 1975 its rare that a musical translates well on page there tends to be a feeling of the work being half finished and while a chorus line would be the better with the inclusion of dance numbers, the book stands on its own merits. Original broadway production produced by the new york shakespeare festival. The original production of a chorus line opened in new york at the public theaters newman theatre on may 21, 1975, and transferred to broadways shubert theatre on july 25. Live theatre has often famously echoed truetolife elements about itself in a way that is reflective and reminiscent of reality. Usually refers to the prompt book this document contains the full script of the show and. Full length musical, backing tracks, drama, contemporary.
The memories of the shows birth in 1975, not to mention those of its 15yearlife and poignant death, remain incandescent and not just because nothing so exciting has happened to the american musical since. Special thanks to james kirkwood, nicholas dante for their book and edward kleban for his lyrics and their contribution to the music of. The broadway musical a chorus line depicts such an audition. A chorus line is a stunning musicalverite about a chorus audition for a broadway musical.
It is hard to believe that over 25 years have passed since a chorus line first electrified a new york audience. Fun fact rumor has it the name a chorus line was chosen so it would appear first in the new york times alphabetical list of theatre offerings. High school edition is a fulllength version of the pulitzer prizewinning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences every aspect of the show has been developed specifically for high school performers. Choose from a chorus line sheet music for such popular songs as what i did for love, 40 best musical songs medley, and nothing.
Figure out your character and setting with this diary writing. A chorus line james kirkwood, michael bennett, nicholas. Reading a chorus line the book of the musical was a revelation and is now prominent among my broadway reference library. Pianokeyboard, vocal sheet music book by marvin hamlisch. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. The 5 star courthouse hotel is just round the corner with it fascinating nod to what it used to be yes a courthouse, so the bar has cells in it. The complete book of the musical applause libretto library james kirkwood on. After an initial run of 101 performances, it moved to the shubert theatre where it would remain for almost fifteen years, breaking box office records and winning almost every possible award including 9 tony awards, 5 drama desk awards, the pulitzer prize for drama, the new. High school edition is a fulllength version of the pulitzer prizewinning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. A chorus line character list and audition requirements. Reading a chorus linethe book of the musical was a revelation and is now prominent among my broadway reference library. In 1976 he received the tony award, the drama desk award for outstanding book of a musical, and the pulitzer prize for drama for his work on a chorus line. Chorus connection is the single most important step forward that allegrezza has taken since its inception.
Theres only the flimsiest of plots an audition for a new broadway musical, culminating in the finale featuring the chosen. Based upon the stage play a chorus line conceived, choreographed and directed by michael bennett. He is aggressive yet humorous, and very protective of his wife. A chorus line, the biggest broadway hit of its generation, is returning to times. The unforgettable score features such classics as what i did for love, one, i hope i get it and more. A chorus line by steven stanley it takes balls to reimagine a classic and an abundance of talent to pull it off, particularly when the classic in question is the 1975 megaclassic a chorus line. The department of theatre and dance at texas state university will present the legendary broadway musical, a chorus line, september 26october 1 in the performing arts center. The songs were composed by marvin hamlisch and edward kleban the film was released theatrically on december, 1985 by columbia. Jan 12, 2005 a chorus line has a book by james kirkwood and nicholas dante, and lyrics by edward kleban, who later became the subject of the show a class act. Green series offers a diary writing prompt to help you get to know. A chorus line is a musical directed by michael bennett and cochoreographed by bennett and bob avian, with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book by james kirkwood jr. A chorus line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of. A chorus line ensemble one from a chorus line lyrics. The london palladium is just off oxford street just by oxford circus.
This singular sensation is the longestrunning american broadway musical ever. A chorus line has no intermission, and the kids were frequently getting up to go to the bathroom. Reagle music theatre in waltham returns for another season its 44th with an energetic production of a chorus line, directed by leslie woodies conceived and originally choreographed and directed by legendary michael bennett, a chorus line features a book by james kirkwood and nicholas dante, music by marvin hamlisch and lyrics by. A chorus line opened at joseph papps public theatre on april 15, 1975. An audition of a lifetime a chorus line celebrates both the glamour and grind of 17 talented dancers, and is the musical for everyone whos ever had a dream of making it in showbiz.
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