A Chorus Line – Ivoryton Playhouse | August 8 – September 2

The musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line, 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. Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest. This singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever.

A Chorus Line is a celebration of those unsung heroes of the American Musical Theatre: the chorus dancers– those valiant, over dedicated, underpaid, highly trained performers who back up the star or stars and often make them look even more talented than they are. It is also a celebration of the American Musical itself. 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. For everyone, at one time or another, puts his life on the line. We all compete, no matter what business we’re in, for promotion, for attention, for approval and for love. Specifically, A Chorus Line takes the audience through the final grueling audition run by the director, Zach, for a new Broadway musical.

The show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line is recognized as a classic.

Awards (1976):
9 Tony Awards for Musical, Book, Score, Choreography, Director, Actress, Featured Actor, Featured Actress, and Lighting Design
4 Drama Desk Awards for Music, Director, Choreographer and Actress
3 Obie Awards for Actress, Actor and Special Citation
The Theatre World Special Award
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Awards (1984):
Special Gold Tony Award in honor of becoming Broadway’s longest-running musical

Awards (2007):
2 Tony Awards for Revival and Featured Actress

Join us for an opening night reception following the 8:00pm performance on Friday, August 10th. Light refreshments will be served.

About the Ivoryton Playhouse

The Ivoryton Playhouse is located in Ivoryton, a beautiful section of historic Essex, on the banks of the Connecticut River.  The Playhouse has been an important part of Connecticut’s cultural landscape for over 100 years.  It was one of America’s leading summer showplaces, presenting a parade of stars such as Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Tallulah Bankhead, Betty Grable, Mae West and many, many more.

Over the course of the past 30 years, the Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation has completed a total renovation of the building, including new shingles, a new heating and air-conditioning system, new seats and state-of-the-art theatrical sound and lighting systems.  The building is now prepared to face the second century of its life.

Since 2006, under the Artistic Direction of Jacqueline Hubbard, the Foundation began producing a year round season of professional theatre.  Today, the theatre produces seven professional shows annually, drawing audiences from New York and New Jersey to Massachusetts.  The 280 seat theatre is comfortable and air-conditioned.

Parking – Limited Free Parking on street – visit website for further details

Box Office:  860.767.7318

Buy Tickets Here

http://www.ivorytonplayhouse.org

Ivoryton Playhouse | 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT  06442