A Chorus Line Revival 2006 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 5, 2006
Closing: August 17, 2008

A Chorus Line - 2006 - Broadway History , Info & More

The show won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play of the season. Exploring the inner lives and ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features musical numbers including "What I Did for Love, "One," "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "The Music and the Mirror," and "I Hope I Get It."



Opening Off-Broadway at The Public Theater on April 15, 1975, A Chorus Line, originally starring Donna McKechnie, Sammy Williams, Robert LuPone and Carole Bishop, transferred to the Shubert Theatre on Broadway on July 25, 1975 and ran for 6,137 performances before closing on April 28, 1990. On September 29, 1983, A Chorus Line became the longest-running show in Broadway history. In London it played 903 performances at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It was revived at the on Broadway in 2006 and played for 759 performances.



The original Broadway production ran for 6,137 performances, becoming the longest-running production in Broadway history until surpassed by Cats in 1997, and the longest-running Broadway musical originally produced in the US, until surpassed in 2011 by the revival of Chicago.



The production was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, winning nine: Best Musical, Best Musical Book, Best Score (Hamlisch and Kleban), Best Director, and Best Choreography, Best Actress (McKechnie), Best Featured Actor (Sammy Williams), Best Featured Actress (Bishop) and Best Lighting Design.


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A Chorus Line - 2006 - Broadway Articles Page 18

A CHORUS LINE to Close August 17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008


The current Broadway production of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).

National Tour of 'A Chorus Line' with Snelson Begins 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008


The new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical 'A Chorus Line' opens on Friday, May 9th at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

'A Chorus Line' Returns to Curran
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008


SHN is honored that A Chorus Line will return to its beloved 'hometown' San Francisco, where the show launched its original national tour at the Curran Theatre in 1976.

'A Chorus Line' Announces National Tour Casting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2008


John F. Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions has announced casting for the new National tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A CHORUS LINE. The new National tour previews May 4-8 prior to it's official press opening on Thursday, May 9 at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts - Buell Theatre where it will run through May 17.

Photo Coverage: Mario Lopez Joins 'A Chorus Line'
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2008


Mario Lopez will be making his Broadway Debut in the musical A Chorus Line on April 15th. Mr. Lopez is an 'Extra TV' host and was a finalist on 'Dancing with the Stars'. His first performance will be on Tuesday April 15th, 2008 and he is scheduled to run until Sunday, September 7, 2008. He will be on hiatus from the show from Sunday, May 11, 2008 through Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008.

Photo Flash: Mario Lopez Joins Cast of 'A Chorus Line'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008


Mario Lopez will be making his Broadway debut Tuesday, April 15, in A CHORUS LINE. He is taking over the role of Zach, the demanding director who is casting the chorus roles for a new Broadway Musical.

Tribute to 'Chorus Line' to Benefit Valley Musical Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2008


Ronn Goswick, Executive Producer of The Valley Musical Theatre (now in its second season of operation), announced today that original cast members of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Broadway production of A Chorus Line will co-star Monday, June 23, 2008 in The Line… A Salute to A Chorus Line. Such original Broadway cast members include Kay Cole, Patricia Garland, Sammy Williams (Tony Award), Ronnie Dennis and Nancy Lane who will be joined by join other Broadway A Chorus Line alumni Matt Zarley, Christina Saffran Ashford, Kathryn Wright, Kevin Spirtas and DeLee Lively, as well as cast members Alisan Porter and Brad Anderson from the 2006 Broadway revival, plus touring and regional cast members Theresa Hayes, Tara Radcliffe, Jill Townsend, Geoffrey Kidwell, Laura Nickerson, Russell Nickerson, Luis Avilla, Craig Donnelly, Ty West, Brittany Carson and many more. Los Angeles Ovation Award winner Gerald Sternbach serves as Musical Director.

Mario Lopez Joins 'A Chorus Line' on April 15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2008


John Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions announced today that 'Extra TV' host and 'Dancing with the Stars' finalist Mario Lopez will make his Broadway debut joining the cast of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical 'A Chorus Line' beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).

'A Chorus Line' Original Cast Members Amend Terms of 1976 Agreement
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008


The beneficiaries of the Estate of Michael Bennett and the artists from the original interviews and workshops of A Chorus Line jointly announced today that they have amended the terms of their agreement signed in 1976. The artists will now have a financial interest in the current Broadway production as well as all future First Class productions. The financial arrangement applies to the original interviewees of the taped sessions that Mr. Bennett held in the spring of 1974 and the actors who participated in the workshops prior to the original Off-Broadway production.

'A Chorus Line' Plays 500th Performance January 4, 2008
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2007


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line celebrates its 500th performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, on Friday January 4, 2008

'A Chorus Line' Revival Celebrates 1st Anniversary on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2007


The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line celebrates its first year anniversary on Broadway Friday, October 5, 2007, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

'My Life on the Line' Blog Feature on 'Chorus Line' Website
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2007


A Chorus Line is proud to announce the launch of 'My Life On The Line,' a new blog on the A Chorus Line website (www.achorusline.com). 'My Life On The Line' was inspired by the life experiences shared by students participating in Theatre Development Fund's (TDF) Open Doors program after they had seen the show. These New York City high school students tell their stories of how they have put themselves 'on the line,' much like the characters in the smash hit musical who put themselves 'on the line' by telling their personal struggles during a Broadway audition.

Forbidden Broadway to Return with a 'Rude Awakening'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2007


Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway will mark its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, September 23rd, with a brand-new edition Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening at the 47th Street Theatre

Mara Davi: Showin' Off
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 6, 2007


BroadwayWorld.com chats with Mara Davi, who has joined the cast of multi-Tony Award-winning musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' as Janet Van De Graaff, after making her Broadway debut in 'A Chorus Line' last season.

New Cast Members Set for 'Chorus Line;' Tour on the Way
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2007


John Breglio has announced the newest members of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line who begin performances Tuesday, July 24, 2007.

Bway Fans Sought for A Chorus Line Video Blog Series
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2007


One-minute A Chorus Line video blogs of Broadway fans, talking about the biggest risk they ever took or the greatest challenge they ever faced and how it changed them, will be featured on a new series to be seen on a www.chorusline.com.

A Chorus Line Revival Documentary in the Works
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2007


A new documentary will go behind the scenes of the hit Broadway revival of A Chorus Line

Chorus Line's Cornelious Drops by the After Party, May 18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2007


The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), will continue The After Party with a visit by A Chorus Line star E. Clayton Cornelious on Friday, May 18.

A Chorus Line Talkback Series to Continue in April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2007


The Life on the Line Talkback Series for ticket holders at Wednesday evening performances of the critically acclaimed Broadway return of A Chorus Line will continue this and next month.

Ahmanson Season Includes 'Sweeney,' 'Purple,' 'Q,' Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2007


The 2007-2008 season at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, which was announced today by CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, will be a yearlong celebration of the best in musical theatre.

A CHORUS LINE Tour Kicks Off in Denver; May 2008, LA Next
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2007


The Associated Press reports that A Chorus Line is heading back onto the road with a new tour set to kick off at the Buell Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts from May 6-17, 2008.

A CHORUS LINE Recoups $8 Million Investment on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2007


John Breglio, on behalf of Vienna Waits Productions, the producer of the smash hit new production of A Chorus Line, announced today the recoupment of the show's entire $8 million investment after running only 157 performances (19 weeks) since its opening on Broadway.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007


Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

A Chorus Line Revival to Offer Wed. Talkback Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2007


A new series of 'Life on the Line' talkbacks will take place after Wednesday evening performances of the hit Broadway revival of A Chorus Line, through March 28th.

TV: Broadway Beat - Gypsy Of The Year 2006!
by Broadway Beat - Jan 20, 2007


This week is another super-sized episode dedicated solely to BC/EFA's 18th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition which was co-hosted this year by Marin Mazzie ad Jonathan Hadary. Broadway Beat brings you highlights of this special event, backstage interviews and more. You won't want to miss this episode filled with those stars treading the boards on the Great White Way!

Other Productions of A Chorus Line

1975   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1975   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1976   International Tour
1976   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1976   West End London Production
West End
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2013   West End
West End
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2016   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2018   Off-Broadway Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway
2024   West End
West End

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