A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a Broadway musical that opened at the Shubert Theatre July 25, 1975 and closed there April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances.

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Broadway - Musical - Shubert Theatre - July 25 - 1975 - April 28 - 1990

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The show was conceived, directed, and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The book was assembled by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. It had a successful Off-Broadway run at the Public Theatre before opening on Broadway.

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Choreographed - Michael Bennett - Marvin Hamlisch - Edward Kleban - James Kirkwood - Nicholas Dante - Off-Broadway

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A Chorus Line also toured successfully, including a run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

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Pantages Theatre - Hollywood

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The setting is a theatre on Broadway in New York. Young hopefuls are auditioning for a job as a gypsy in the chorus line of a musical. The show gives a glimpse into the various personalities of the performers and the choreographer. Highlights include the songs "One," "Nothing," "Montage," and "What I Did For Love."

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Broadway - New York - Chorus line - One

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A Chorus Line dominated the Tony Awards in 1975, winning almost every award given for a Broadway musical, including Best Musical, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Score, Best Lighting and Best Choreographer. It also won the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for drama, one of the few musicals ever to receive this honor.

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Tony Award - 1975 - 1976 - Pulitzer Prize

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