City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta’s home for professional musical theatre, returns in March with A Chorus Line, winner of nine Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and one of the longest running American Broadway musicals ever! A CHORUS LINE is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another.
The show follows 17 dancers who meet in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, where casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For these dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for anyone who has ever had a dream and put it all on the line to make that dream come true. 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 was instantly recognized as a classic, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – a rare feat for a musical!
A Chorus Line was conceived by legendary director and choreographer Michael Bennett as a tribute to a dancer's life. He recorded over 40 hours of conversations with chorus dancers to reveal the behind-the scenes stories that drive the making of a musical. Bennett worked with playwright/novelist James Kirkwood and former dancer Nicholas Dante to create the book. Academy Award-winner Marvin Hamlisch composed the music and Broadway newcomer Edward Kleban wrote the lyrics. Their combined work, including some great one-liners by un-credited playwright Neil Simon, results in a funny, passionate, and deeply personal glimpse into the lives and personalities of dancers.
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM:
A Chorus Line stars Billy Harrigan Tighe as Zach (Broadway: Pippin; West End: The Book of Mormon), Sarah Bowden as Cassie (Hollywood Bowl: A Chorus Line), Anne Otto as Sheila (Broadway: Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway; National Tour: Chicago), and Tanner Pflueger as Mike (Broadway/West End: Billy Elliot).
Featuring Nathan Lubeck as Larry, Peyton McDaniel as Don, Cecilia Trippiedi as Maggie, Emma X. O’Loughlin as Connie, Cameron Benda as Greg, Ryan Rodiño as Bobby, Emily Franch as Bebe, Jonathan Duvelson as Richie, Jason Goldston as Al, Faith Jordan Candino as Kristine, Grace Arnold as Val, Lukas DeLancey as Mark, Emmanuel Cologne as Paul, and Orianna Hilliard as Diana.
Also in the cast are Maggie Bergman, Alexis Yard, Callie Regan Walker, Willis Hao, Craig Donnelly, Kevin Ivey Morrison, Gill Vaughn-Spencer, Maggie McCown, and Evan Hussey.
City Springs Theatre’s production is directed and choreographed by original cast member and Tony Award® Recipient Baayork Lee, who originated the role of Connie Wong on Broadway. The creative team includes Jeffrey Saver (Music Director), Abby May (Lighting Designer), and Keith Bergeron (Sound Designer). Costume design based on the original designs of Theoni V. Aldredge. Scenic design based on the original designs of Robin Wagner. Production Stage Managed by John Calder III.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
March 11 @ 8:00pm
March 12 @ 2:00pm & 8:00pm
March 13 @ 2:00pm
March 17 @ 8:00pm
March 18 @ 8:00pm
March 19 @ 2:00pm & 8:00pm
March 20 @ 2:00pm
March 24 @ 8:00pm
March 25 @ 8:00pm
March 26 @ 8:00pm
March 27 @ 2:00pm
TICKETS: NOTE: A Chorus Line contains mature content and may not be suitable for children under 12.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE OR CALL 404-477-4365. A Chorus Line is included in current subscriber season packages. Tickets are $40-$100, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel.
LOCATION:
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Byers Theatre
1 Galambos Way
Sandy Springs
SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Please visit: www.CitySpringsTheatre.com/health
About City Springs Theatre Company:
City Springs Theatre Company is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and enriching lives by creating world-class theatre experiences and innovative arts education that drive cultural richness and economic vitality. Through Broadway-style musical theatre featuring regional and national artists, creating a broad range of arts education programs for the enrichment of the community, and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences, City Springs Theatre Company establishes Sandy Springs as a growing cultural center. City Springs Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization. For more information, and to find out how you can get involved, visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com.
