The show is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama. A chorus line broadway a chorus line broadway gypsies bare their souls and put their lives on the line as they audition for an unnamed broadway musical. Plus, a chorus line was the first musical ever to win the united kingdoms olivier award for best musical. Selector wants to hear the 17 candidates talk about themselves and their lives so they begin. Proving that hes a singular sensation, saved by the bell star and oncamera personality mario lopez made his broadway debut in a chorus line. A chorus line broadway cast member reflects on shows history. A chorus line 2006 broadway tickets, news, info, photos, videos. A chorus line new york tickets a chorus line new york tour. How a chorus line creator michael bennett breathed life back. Now and then, one gets a glimpse of what a chorus line should be.
A chorus line 1985 when richard attenborough directed a chorus line 1985, starring michael douglas, he was taking on a legendary property. It may be a bit dated now, but a chorus line changed the american theatre the way hamilton is changing things today. That a broadway show, rather than some experimental piece, could get away with this was out of the box. Allowing people to purchase tickets at the box office at half price, these twofers were distributed at schools, visitors centers, hotels and restaurants through the.
The next year, when a chorus line opened, it shot up to 7. The dancing is good and photographed well, and the music though over synthesized for the film and sung by mostly mediocre voices still has impact. Hundreds of hopefuls congregate at a cattle call for broadway dancers. 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. Amid home isolation and social distancing, the cast of the 2006 broadway revival of a chorus line have come together to offer a quarantinethemed performance. Apr 26, 2006 the complete cast for the firstever broadway revival of a chorus line has been revealed. The entire cast performs the musicals signature tune in the grand finale. Oct 03, 2015 and broadway itself reaped rewards from a chorus line. A chorus line 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 09, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from a chorus line new broadway cast recording 2006 by new broadway cast of a chorus line 2006 now. Centered on seventeen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line, the musical is set on the bare stage of a broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. The leading ladies full concert 092898 carnegie hall. A chorus line is a musical about an assortment of dancers at various stages of their career trajectories some just starting out, some already on the decline auditioning for the chorus line in a broadway musical. Detta var lange rekord pa broadway, innan det 1997 slogs av cats.
Broadway gypsies bare their souls and put their lives on the line as they audition for an unnamed broadway musical. When a chorus line opened on broadway in 1975 having stepballchanged its way uptown from the new york shakespeare festival it was the livingest thing in a dead zone. Featuring marvin hamlischs oscarnominated music and jeffrey hornadays flashdance sizzling choreography, this thrilling portrayal of life behind the velvet curtain is truly one singular sensation. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, off broadway and londons west end. A chorus line saga comes to life as donna mckechnie.
Richard attenboroughs film version of the longrunning broadway musical hit a chorus line not only avoids the disaster that many had predicted for it, but is often surprisingly effective and. The screenplay by arnold schulman is based on the book of the 1975 stage production of the same name by james kirkwood jr. It was life on broadway, behind the scenes and what performers go through because its the only thing they know. Apr 01, 2018 the characters portrayed in a chorus line are based on the reallife experiences of broadway dancers. The cape playhouse at the cape cod center for the arts production of the tony and pulitzer prizewinning musical a chorus line begins performances july 24. The ecstasy of this chorus line which in its first incarnation ran on broadway from 1975 to 1990 and won pretty much every award on offer arrives and departs prematurely, as that. At the start you hear michael bennett say he didnt yet know if the project would be a play or a movie or a tv series. Aug 17, 2008 a chorus line overview the best broadway source for a chorus line tickets and a chorus line information, photos and videos. A chorus line new broadway cast recording 2006 by new. A new nonequity tour started in october 2012 played its. It set the stage alight for a recordbreaking 6,7 performances, becoming the longestrunning musical in broadway history until cats and later again phantom of the opera knocked it from its esteemed mantle. Amid home isolation and social distancing, the cast of the 2006 broadway revival of a chorus line have come together to offer a quarantinethemed dance performance. Pedl, latinautor warner chappell, concord music publishing, solar music rights. May 09, 2016 a chorus line ensemble 2006 licensed to youtube by.
A chorus line remains the sixth longestrunning broadway show ever, having closed on april 28, 1990 after 6,7 performances. A chorus line returns with welk resorts theatre revival of hit 1975 musical a scene from every little step, a documentary film about a chorus line and the musicals 2006. A chorus line is still the definitive 1970s broadway musical. The production will take possession of broadway s schoenfeld theatre. For the 1985 film adaptation, see a chorus line film.
A chorus line is a 1985 american musical drama film directed by richard attenborough and starring michael douglas. How a chorus line creator michael bennett breathed life. Mar 28, 2017 dancer donna mckechnie recalls how choreographer and husband michael bennett created a chorus line. Real, raw, joyful, heartbreaking, hopeful, devastating. A chorus line returns with welk resorts theatre revival of. 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. Full cast announced for new broadway revival of a chorus. This episode of broadway rewind takes you to the opening night celebration of the new production of michael bennetts pulitzer prize winning musical a chorus line. 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 is a musical with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book by james kirkwood jr. On stage, a chorus line pulled back the curtain to reveal the hopes and fears of showbiz strivers, but that energy and urgency is lost in the transition to the big. A chorus line overview the best broadway source for a chorus line tickets and a chorus line information, photos and videos.
Streamcloud a chorus line 1985 deutsch stream german. The 1975 show won the pulitzer prize and the tony award for best musical. A chorus line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer, as they describe the events that have shaped thei. But this landmark musical deserved a far more memorable and worthy screen incarnation than it has been given. Full cast announced for new broadway revival of a chorus line.
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. Now, more than a decade after their closing night, 44 cast members of the broadway revival of a chorus line share what brought them all together again. Jag ar sjalv inte bekant med nagon scenuppsattning av a chorus line men. The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified. Chorus line original broadway cast member reflects on shows 43year history. On stage, a chorus line pulled back the curtain to reveal the hopes and fears of showbiz strivers, but that energy and urgency is lost in the transition to the big screen. Sedan dess har ytterligare produktioner gatt forbi. Hundreds of hopefuls congregate at a cattle call for broadway.
Pop into the city center new york for a special production of the classic musical a chorus line. It is near midnight and a chorus line, the longestrunning musical in broadway history, has just rung down the curtain on its 4,609th performance. Val audrey landers sings about upgrading her physical attributes to improve her dancing gigs. A chorus line 1985 one scene 88 movieclips youtube. Michael douglas stars as a choreographer who subjects 16 dancers to a grueling audition in this academy awardnominated adaptation of the landmark broadway musical. The video a chorus line in quarantine originated on a private facebook group among the company of the 20062008 broadway revival of the landmark musical, with. A chorus line original, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city jul 25, 1975 and played through apr 28, 1990. The tour played its final performance on august 21, 2011. Jan 16, 2007 one finale a chorus linesoundtrack version licensed to youtube by. After narrowing down hundreds of broadway hopefuls, zach douglas leads a select group of dancers on the tryout of their lives. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your. A chorus line original broadway cast recording allmusic.
The title page in the a chorus line playbill michael bennett conceives, choreographs and directs a chorus line which is based upon the lives and experiences of broadway dancers as a note in. 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. Dec 10, 1985 then they said that a chorus line couldnt be done and this time they were right. Its powerful stories are touching, funny, inspiring and relatable to anyone with a passion for performing. This show is dedicated to anyone who has ever danced in a chorus or marched in. A chorus line revival played its final broadway performance on august 17, 2008. The story of dancers desperate to win spots in a chorus line began as a broadway show that opened at the shubert theater on july 25, 1975. A chorus line ensemble 2006 licensed to youtube by. Look back to mario lopezs broadway debut in a chorus line.
The production will take possession of broadway s schoenfeld theatre on sept. A chorus line, which premiered in 1975, had the distinction of being the longestrunning broadway show until a 1983 show called cats swiped the record away. Comments the characters portrayed in a chorus line are, for the most part, based upon the lives of broadway dancers. A chorus line is the quintessential backstage musical, a celebration of the lives and hard times of the gypsy dancers who turn up by the.
A chorus line new york tickets a chorus line new york tickets. The opening routine from the 1985 movie adaptation of the broadway musical. The complete cast for the firstever broadway revival of a chorus line has been revealed. Tens of thousands saw a chorus line by using discount coupons like this one. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But even then he had the title a chorus line which actually was the. Cape playhouse production of a chorus line begins july 24. A chorus line is still one of the most beloved musicals of all time, however, even resulting in a relatively welldone movie version in 1985. Boasting a diverse cast of singers, dancers and actors plus a legendary score by marvin hamlisch, a chorus line epitomizes a big band musical. Larry valjer ut sexton dansare fran en hel hord av sokande till en broadwaymusical. One finale a chorus line soundtrack version licensed to youtube by. At one point or another in the last 10 years, just about everybody who is anybody in show business was asked. A chorus line broadway cast offer quarantinethemed. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films.
Zach is holding tryouts for a new broadway musical and, as armies of. A chorus line original motion picture soundtrack original. Set on the bare stage of a broadway theater, the musical is centered around seventeen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. Broadway lore has it that directorchoreographer michael bennett thought up a chorus line from scratch, but the famous interviews on which the show was basedhours and hours of. Nov 15, 2018 when a chorus line opened on broadway in 1975 having stepballchanged its way uptown from the new york shakespeare festival it was the livingest thing in a dead zone. A chorus line pg 1h 53min drama, music, musical 20 december 1985 usa hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.
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