Many of the songs have become Broadway classics, including “One,” “What I Did for Love,” ”At the Ballet,” and “Hello Twelve.” Interwoven with the dancers’ stories is the past romance between director Zach, and Cassie, one of the auditioning dancers. After hearing such gut-wrenching personal stories and seeing such brilliant dancing, there is a late-in-the show lag when too much chatter takes too long to introduce one of the show’s most memorable songs, “What I Did for Love.” The same can be said for the entire production. Some of the tales are too long, but most are riveting.
Some male dancers were tormented in coming to terms with their sexuality. These are not heart-warming Hallmark Cards family tales but are looks at the dancers’ feelings as outsiders in society, or success yet to be obtained, and of unrequited love for dance. A Chorus Line at the Arvada Center, 2017 – Dayna Tietzen (Cassie) Matt Gale Photography 2017 They are both talented performers, and keep the action moving. Jean-Luc Cavnar-Lewandowski is also very good as his assistant, Larry. Stephen Cerf is excellent as Zach, the director and choreographer auditioning the potential performers.
The results are an intriguing two hours of incredible dancing and soul-searching memories. Zach asks the finalists to tell their stories, why they want to dance, where they come from, and anything they want to talk about. A Chorus Line at the Arvada Center, 2017 – L-R: Matthew Dailey (Don), Jordana Grolnick (Maggie), Joe Callahan (Mike, understudy), Rae Leigh Case (Connie), Ron Tal (Greg), Dayna Tietzen (Cassie), Katie Mitchell (Sheila), Parker Redford (Bobby), Jennifer Arfsten (Bebe), Kristen Paulicelli (Judy), Michael Canada (Richie), Zac Norton (Al), Seles VanHuss (Kristine), Lexie Plath (Val), Tyler Jensen (Mark) and Natalie… The group is narrowed down to 17 dancers, of which only four males and four females will be selected.
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The tough director Zach puts the wannabee performers through a series of tryouts. It tells of dancers auditioning for an upcoming Broadway production. Response to the show was electric and immediate. and Nicolas Dante, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. The dancers’ personal stories were put into a format which ultimately became “A Chorus Line.” Bennett went on to direct the Broadway production, with Bob Avian as co-choreographer. Performer Michael Bennett became involved and took over the effort. This changed when some Broadway dancers hosted some workshops about their efforts. For years the backbone of New York shows had been the singers and dancers who were highly entertaining, but not the stars. In the summer of 1975 an unusual musical opened on Broadway. A Chorus Line at the Arvada Center, 2017 – Ensemble Matt Gale Photography 2017 There is evidence of work of the show’s original director Michael Bennett, but she has personally provided most of the current production’s terrific dancing. Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck’s success choreographing or directing more than 40 shows is evident as she has the dancers performing at their peak. When, oh when is he going to get it right? Just about always! “A Chorus Line” is a marvel. Lansberry, has produced or directed more than 100 productions. $16.Is it possible for a musical to turn up now, looking even more vibrant and exciting than when it was the toast of Broadway 40 years ago? Yes! The Arvada Center continues its run of providing excellence to Colorado theatregoers. Winner of the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and nine Tony Awards, A Chorus Line remains a “singular sensation” that still resonates with audiences today!Įvent sponsor Theatre and Dance Department Admission $24 Adults As the individual dancers share their backgrounds, dreams and insecurities, their unique personalities emerge.īased on the experiences of real Broadway dancers, stories range from the humorous to the heartbreaking to the triumphant, reflected in songs including “At the Ballet,” “Dance: 10 Looks: 3,” “What I Did for Love” and “One.”
Zach, the show’s choreographer/director, asks that they introduce themselves and speak about why they became dancers. On the bare stage of a Broadway theatre, 24 hopeful dancers audition for eight positions in the chorus line of a new musical.Īfter the first round of cuts, 17 remain. $24 Adults $22 Students and Seniors $16.50 in advance with MSU ID 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, ApOther dates and timesħ:30 PM - 9:30 PM, ApApCraig Hall Room Coger TheatreĢ:30 PM - 4:30 PM, ApCraig Hall Room Coger Theatre Descriptionīook by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
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