Gerald Schoenfeld Theater

Previews started : 18 September 2006
Opened : 5th October 2006 

Nominated for 2 Tony Awards
Best Revival of a Musical | Best Featured Actress

"Heaven on Broadway. What occurs shortly after 8pm at the Schoenfeld Theater  feels so fresh that you stop to catch your breath."
Ben Brantley - New York Times

Broadway gypsies bare their souls and put their lives "on the line" as they audition for an unnamed Broadway musical. The 1975 show won the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical. The score includes "What I Did for Love," "The Music and the Mirror," "At the Ballet" and "Dance Ten, Looks Three. "

In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. The field’s been narrowed down to just 17 dancers. For these men and women, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed of. Not to be the star, but to get the job … to have the chance to dance and come through. 

But before the final cut is made, the director Zach asks each of them to talk about themselves. He starts by asking their name, age, hometown and reason for being a dancer. But Zach wants more than just their resumes. He wants to know about their families, friends, lovers, ambitions and careers. One by one, they come forward. Some are shy or reluctant, while others are more than happy to reveal their innermost thoughts. From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share with us the stories of their lives. They put themselves on the line to get a job on the line. And when they’re done, so is the audition. And the final chorus line of 8 dancers is chosen. 

Creators
Lyrics by: Ed Kleban
Music by: Marvin Hamlisch
Book by: James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Directed by Bob Avian
Choreography by Michael Bennett
Set Design by Robin Wagner
Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge
Lighting Design Natasha Katz and Tharon Musser
Sound Design by Acme Sound Partners

Starring
Ken Alan, Bobby
Brad Anderson, Don
Michael Berresse, Zach
Natalie Cortez, Diana
Charlotte d'Amboise, Cassie
Mara Davi, Maggie
Jessica Lee Goldyn, Val
Deidre Goodwin, Sheila
Tyler Hanes, Larry
James T. Lane, Richie
Paul McGill, Mark
Heather Parcells, Judy
Michael Paternostro, Greg
Alisan Porter, Bebe
Jeffrey Schecter, Mike
Yuka Takara, Connie
Jason Tam, Paul
Chryssie Whitehead, Kristine
Tony Yazbeck, Al

Audience:  A Chorus Line may be inappropriate for children aged 5 and under.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.

Run time:  Two hours with no intermission 

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