A Chorus Line (Original) (Repro)

Conceived, directed, and choreographed by Michael Bennett, 'A Chorus Line' shattered existing musical theater conventions by shifting the spotlight off the star and onto the vulnerable, unsung "gypsies" of the Broadway ensemble dance ranks. Composed by Marvin Hamlisch with lyrics by Edward Kleban, the narrative unfolds in real-time on a bare stage during a high-stakes audition, stripping away scenic illusions as individual dancers share raw accounts of childhood trauma, sexuality, and the desperate love of performance. Opening at the Shubert Theatre in 1975 after an explosive run at the Public Theater, the original cast included Donna McKechnie, Kelly Bishop, and Wayne Cilento, winning nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize.