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 A Chorus Line chronicles the joy, despair and triumph of 17 dancers as they audition for an 8-member Broadway chorus.
2 hours with no intermission
Book: James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics: Edward Kleban
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed: Michael Bennett
Director and Original Co-Choreographer: Bob Avian
Choreography Re-Staged: Baayork Lee
Scenic Design: Robin Wagner
Costume Design: Theoni Aldredge
Lighting Design: Tharon Musser
Adapted by: Natasha Katz
Sound Design: ACME Sound Partners
Producer: Vienna Waits Productions
Press Agent: Barlow-Hartman
May be inappropriate for 12 and under. Mature themes. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
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Ticketing and Show Information |
| Category |
Broadway Musical |
| Presenter |
Disney Corporation |
| Previews |
September 18, 2006 |
| Opening |
October 5, 2006 |
| Closing |
Open Run |
| Schedule |
Tues at 7pm Wed - Sat at 8pm
Wed and Sat at 2pm
Sun at 3pm |
| Theatre |
Schoenfeld Theatre (formerly Plymouth) |
| Location |
236 West 45th St (Broadway and Eighth Ave) |
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Price |
$86.50 - $111.50 Standing Room:
$26.25 - Available at the
Box Office only on the day of the performance - only when the performance is
sold out. |
| Box Office |
236 West 45th St (Broadway and 8th Ave) Mon - Sat: 10 am to 3 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 6 pm |
| Phone |
Telecharge (212) 239 - 6200 |
| Online |
http://www.telecharge.com/ |
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Door with
assistance button for wheelchair patrons. Waiter
services are available for wheelchair patrons.
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible.
No steps into the theatre from the sidewalk.
(where there are steps either into or within the theatre, theatre is unable to
provide assistance.)
Wheelchair Seating: 12 aisle seats with folding
armrest,
7 wheelchair-viewing seats, 7 companion
seats.
Pay phone accessible at 54" with utility outlet.
A wheelchair accessible restroom (unisex) is
located on the main level. |
| Subway |
A, C, E trains to 42nd St 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, N, Q, R, S trains to Times Square-42nd St.
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| Bus |
M104, M10, M27/M50, M6, M7, or M42 bus. |
Review
A Chorus Line
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
September 14, 2007
Morgan Wycks
mwycks@nyconstage.org
The current Broadway revival of A Chorus Line makes a strong case against cloning. Everything looks the same, especially since all the original designers are in place, but it certainly doesn't feel the same. Director Bob Avian, who was co-choreographer for the original production, makes the mistake of not allowing the new performers to investigate their characters thereby negating the actors' connections with their roles. It's as if they were told "do it this way or don't do it at all." The cast is young, robust and confident, knowing full well they've "got the job" in a great big revival. Thus, the missing desperation and competition among these healthy specimens allows us to sit back and ponder why the production still works on a basic level. One only has to tune into "Dancing with the Stars" or "American Idol" to get that. The big questions about stardom, anonymity, dysfunction, sacrifice, age, and obsession fly by with a passing nod, reminding one "oh yeah, that's why it won the Pulitzer." Still, there are those remaining electric moments which are inherent - the show-biz choreography itself, the eclectic range of music and smart lyrics, and the flashy, shockingly existential curtain call. Unfortunately, most of the time, like the paean to the acting classes of Diana (Natalie Cortez), I dug right down to the bottom of my soul and felt nothing.
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