It remains the sixth longestrunning broadway show ever and the. For everyone, at one time or another, puts his life on the line. A chorus line high school edition concord theatricals. A chorus line original motion picture soundtrack discogs. I want the audience to walk out of the theatre saying, those kids shouldnt be in a chorus. Baayork lee created the role of connie in the original production of a chorus line. A chorus line is a musical with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book by james kirkwood jr. Rejecting traditional sets, costumes and big stars, the show introduced gritty psychological realism to musicals. Sheet music arranged for singer pro, and pianovocalguitar in eb major transposable. A chorus line is a musical with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban and a book by james kirkwood, jr.
Bass, choir, guitar, percussion satb choir from a chorus line. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Here, in an excerpt from his new book, razzle dazzle, he explains how a chorus line changed the world. Around our local marsh, the chorus has swelled to 20 or so males, and the breeding season is at its peak. A chorus line is a musical about nineteen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical. Hello twelve, hello thirteen, hello love, plus extensive liner notes featuring memorabilia, cast listings, and previously unpublished photos. Or you have a mp3 or youtube video that you need sheet music created for. When they arrived at a taping session led by michael bennett in january of 1974, all they had to do was answer a few questions about their lives. One singular sensation every little step he takes one thrilling combination every move that he makes one smile and suddenly nobody else will do. A chorus line sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. A chorus line musical synopsis at an audition for an upcoming broadway production, the formidable director zach and his assistant choreographer larry put the gypsies through their paces. Giving audience members the chance to feel like they are invisible eavesdroppers in the rarefied and exclusive world of.
From the opening number in which they singly and collectively declare their desperation for the job, their. Every day for a week we would try to feel the motion, feel the motion down the hill every day for a week we would try to hear the wind rush. Oct 11, 2015 the gretchen greene dancers, under the direction of trina dodd dunn, dance to the musical number one from the broadway musical a chorus line, music by marvin hamlisch and lyrics by edward kleban. A chorus line, the biggest broadway hit of its generation, is returning to times square in a major fall 2006 revival.
A chorus line is a stunning but rarelyproduced musical about the struggles of a chorus audition for a broadway musical. Sheet music arranged for easy piano in f major transposable. The book of the musical and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A chorus line opened at joseph papps public theatre on april 15, 1975. Conceived and originally directed and choreographed by. One from a chorus line sheet music easy piano in f. In this collective oral history the 19 original cast members tell how they got involved with the project how they labored through the months of workshops that shaped it. In honor of the 40th anniversary of a chorus line on july 25, we asked fans to rank their favorite songs from the beloved broadway musical. Thrilling combination every move that he makes one smile and suddenly nobody else, will. How a chorus line creator michael bennett breathed life. January 18, 1974, 19 musical comedy dancers met in a studio with bennett at midnight. Oct 03, 2015 here, in an excerpt from his new book, razzle dazzle, he explains how a chorus line changed the world.
Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. It created a form in which the plot was made up of separate scenes revealed by the individual actors. A chorus line, the biggest broadway hit of its generation, is returning to times. A chorus line the first london production of the iconic musical a chorus line since the original 1976 drury lane production is dazzling audiences at the london palladium. Reading a chorus line the book of the musical was a revelation and is now prominent among my broadway reference library. Val audrey landers sings about upgrading her physical attributes to improve her dancing gigs.
Why the dancers who inspired a chorus line sold their. Feb 02, 2008 the dancers and actors who participated in the 1974 recordings and workshops that were the foundation of a chorus line have been granted a financial interest in the current broadway revival. Every day for a week we would try to feel the motion, feel the motion down the hill every day for a week we would try to hear the wind rush, hear the wind rush feel the chill and i dug right down to the bottom of my soul to see what i had inside yes, i dug right down to. In 1976 he received the tony award, the drama desk award for outstanding book of a musical, and the pulitzer prize for drama for his work on a chorus line. May 22, 2000 a chorus line changed the course of musical theater. A chorus line was his big directorial project, taking a realistic look at the dancers life he knew so well. Final performance of the original a chorus line, in clebration of its closing shubert alley has a book signing for on the line. The show opened in 1975 and went on to become one of the longestrunning.
The creation of a chorus line is a continuation of the show itself. It tells of the poignant ambitions of professional performers to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration and desire to be the best. Aug 04, 2017 a chorus line book by james kirkwood and nicholas dante, music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban direction and choreography by denis jones the muny july 29, 2017 a chorus line is a legendary show. Originally it was based on two extraordinary sessions of interviews with dancers all. On the line the creation of a chorus line by robert viagas. Print and download one sheet music from a chorus line. Special thanks to james kirkwood, nicholas dante for their book and edward kleban for his lyrics and their contribution to the music of. A chorus line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the chorus line of a broadway musical. Every dancer is desperate for work i hope i get it. Browse a chorus line music for your choir with a chorus line medleys and a chorus lines octavos and vocal scores, not to mention arrangements for concert band and other ensembles. A chorus line is a musical directed by michael bennett and cochoreographed by bennett and bob avian, with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book. Director michael bennett explained his view regarding the songs inception and placement within the show.
A chorus line is a celebration of those unsung heroes of the american musical theatre. Since then he has directed and choreographed shows on broadway, nationally, and. The show is based on a remarkable series of taped discussions made in the mid 1970s with some of the top gypsies veteran broadway dancers, many of whom went on to play characters based on themselves in the tony and pulitzerwinning musical. A chorus line a musical by marvin hamlisch, edward kleban. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins. Although the frogs resumed their chorus, i had made a bad choice. A chorus line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the. The show broke out of the usual rigid story line and wove together the stories of its ensemble cast of gypsy dancers with showstopping choreography, and a musical score ranging from sensational solos to a glittering, golden finale that brought audiences to their feet night. A chorus line also revolutionized the ways musicals could be presented, not only stylistically but technically as well. Aug 01, 2006 a chorus line, the biggest broadway hit of its generation, is returning to times square in a major fall 2006 revival. A chorus line, one of the most popular and successful american musicals of all time, plays directly into the values that are deeply rooted in the american psyche.
And i want people in the audience to go to other shows and think about whats really gone into making that chorus. A chorus line at riverside theatre music by marvin hamlisch lyrics by edward kleban book by james kirkwood and. Jul 23, 2015 step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch, again. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Print and download sheet music for one from a chorus line.
Above the line behavior is conscious and thoughtful a choice made in alignment with your larger vision or where you want to go. Backstage of a chorus line with its least known creator. Our accompanist can create what you need exactly the way you need it. Pianokeyboard, vocal sheet music book by marvin hamlisch. Jan 16, 2007 one finale a chorus linesoundtrack version licensed to youtube by.
When a chorus line opened on broadway in 1975 having stepballchanged its way uptown from the new york shakespeare festival it was the livingest thing in a dead zone. Zach tells them he is looking for a strong dancing chorus of. After an initial run of 101 performances, it moved to the shubert theatre where it would remain for almost fifteen years, breaking box office records and winning almost every possible award including 9 tony awards, 5 drama desk awards, the pulitzer prize for drama, the new. Below the line behavior is directed by impulse or the gravitational pull of old habits.
He was a writer, known for a chorus line 1985, a chorus line 2016 and a chorus line 1991. There, they talked about their past, their experiences, and their. For a generation of theater people and theatergoers, a chorus line was and is the touchstone that defines the glittering promise, more often realized in lengend than in reality, of the broadway way. Nicholas dante 19411991 nicholas dante was born on november 22, 1941 in manhattan, new york city, new york, usa as conrado morales. Sep 23, 2015 neverbeforeheard songs joanne and shoes and alternate versions of wellknown songs from a chorus line will be included among eight bonus tracks on the 40th anniversary rerelease of the show. Its a pulitzer prizewinner that ran on broadway for 15 years, which was a record for a long time.
The memories of the shows birth in 1975, not to mention those of its 15yearlife and poignant death, remain incandescent and not just because nothing so exciting has happened to the american musical since. She has directed more than 35 productions of a chorus line around the world and served as choreographer for the 2006 broadway revival. A chorus girl or chorine is a female performer in a chorus line i. A chorus line ensemble one from a chorus line lyrics. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. On the line a chorus line book autographed donna mckechnie. A chorus line is also about competition, and competition might easily be the common denominator that grabs the audience and holds it by the collective heartstring until the final, ultimate choices are made. Pedl, latinautor warner chappell, concord music publishing, solar music rights. The show is based on a remarkable series of taped discussions made in the mid 1970s with some of the top gypsies veteran broadway dancers, many of whom went on to play characters based on themselves in the tony and. A deal was made, and a press release issued that michael himself would indeed be directing and producing a chorus line.
A chorus line original, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city jul 25, 1975 and played through apr 28, 1990. Thommie walsh created the role of bobby in the original company of a chorus line. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. In the landmark 1975 musical, a chorus line, she was the inspiration for and originated the role of kristine urich a vocally challenged, sweet and scatterbrained young dancer. A chorus line revolutionised the notion of what a musical could be, when it opened in 1975 and placed itself firmly as an icon in the echelons of music theatre, running for a mighty 15 years. Five feet from the reeds, i stepped into a soft spot and settled up to my waist in ooze. Choose from a chorus line sheet music for such popular songs as what i did for love, 40 best musical songs medley, and nothing. This impressive book contains the complete book and lyrics of one of the longest running shows in broadway history with a preface by samuel. A chorus line is a brutally honest portrait of anonymous, interchangeable dancers. The repertory actors theatre, history a chorus line. A chorus line, an album by various artists on spotify. Columbialegacys 1998 cd reissue of the original broadway cast recording of a chorus line contained the previously unreleased montage, pt.
A chorus line james kirkwood, michael bennett, nicholas. It is hard to believe that over 25 years have passed since a chorus line first electrified a new york audience. She was one of eight original cast members who took part in the taped rap sessions that led to the musicals creation. After the first round of cuts, zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. A chorus line is a musical directed by michael bennett and cochoreographed by bennett and bob avian, with music by marvin hamlisch, lyrics by edward kleban, and a book by james kirkwood jr. Memorable a chorus line shows life through dance at the. A chorus line by marvin hamlisch softcover sheet music for. A chorus line was micheal bennetts show and he beleived that he was the only person who could produce and direct the movie.
Set on the bare stage of a broadway theater, the musical is centered around seventeen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. Based on the 2006 broadway revival, director bob avian and choreographer baayork lee recreate michael bennetts timeless story of a group of dancers struggle to gain the. You can also shop other broadway music including music from les miserables and the phantom of the opera. In 2020 darlinghurst theatre company is bringing this electrifying work back to the stage. Chorus line dancers in broadway musicals and revues have been referred to by slang terms such as ponies, gypsies and twirlies.
You have a piece of music that needs to be renoted or transposed. Nothing runs for ever, says a character in a chorus line. Special thanks to james kirkwood, nicholas dante for their book and edward kleban for his lyrics and their contribution to the music of marvin hamlisch and the vision of michael bennett. A chorus line is a musical about seventeen broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line.
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