A Chorus Line

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"A Chorus Line" is a musical with a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The show is set during an audition for a Broadway musical and follows the stories of a group of dancers as they compete for a spot in the show's chorus. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1975 and became an instant sensation, winning nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show features a number of memorable songs, including "One," "What I Did for Love," and "I Hope I Get It." Despite its success, "A Chorus Line" was also noted for its groundbreaking approach to musical theater, which incorporated elements of documentary-style storytelling and verbatim dialogue. The show explored themes of ambition, competition, and the sacrifices that performers make in pursuit of their dreams, and was praised for its honest and empathetic portrayal of the lives of working actors. Today, "A Chorus Line" is remembered as a classic of American musical theater and continues to be performed around the world. Its influence on the genre can be seen in the numerous shows that have followed in its wake, and its legacy as a groundbreaking work of art continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.}

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Translation (German)
Genre: Musical Play

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"A Chorus Line" is a musical with a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The show is set during an audition for a Broadway musical and follows the stories of a group of dancers as they compete for a spot in the show's chorus. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1975 and became an instant sensation, winning nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show features a number of memorable songs, including "One," "What I Did for Love," and "I Hope I Get It." Despite its success, "A Chorus Line" was also noted for its groundbreaking approach to musical theater, which incorporated elements of documentary-style storytelling and verbatim dialogue. The show explored themes of ambition, competition, and the sacrifices that performers make in pursuit of their dreams, and was praised for its honest and empathetic portrayal of the lives of working actors. Today, "A Chorus Line" is remembered as a classic of American musical theater and continues to be performed around the world. Its influence on the genre can be seen in the numerous shows that have followed in its wake, and its legacy as a groundbreaking work of art continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.}

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Original Authors

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Lyrics
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Later Contributors

This list represents writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.

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Translation (German)
Genre: Musical Play

Source

Based on two taped conversations between Bennett and about 20 Broadway gypsies.

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Trivia & History

Neil Simon doctored the book.

Other Titles

  • La Linea del Coro (Mexican Title)

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