chorus line

A chorus line is a substantial group of dancers who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed. Chorus line dancers in Broadway musicals and revues have been referred to by slang terms such as ponies, gypsies and twirlies. Ballet uses the term corps de ballet.

A Chorus Line is a musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban and a book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Centred on seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line, the musical is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. A Chorus Line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.

A Chorus Line ist eines der erfolgreichsten Broadway-Musicals. Es lief vom 25. Juli 1975 bis zum 28. April 1990 am Broadway und hielt mit 6137 Vorstellungen bis dahin den Rekord für das am längsten laufende Musical. Die ersten 101 Vorstellungen fanden off-Broadway am The Public Theatre statt, danach zog man wegen des überragenden Erfolgs ins Shubert Theatre um.

A Chorus Line is een Broadway-musical, en een van de langst lopende Broadwayproducties ter wereld. Het verhaal is geschreven door James Kirkwood, Jr. en Nicholas Dante, teksten van de liedjes zijn geschreven door Edward Kleban, en de muziek is gecomponeerd door Marvin Hamlisch.

Chorus Line (A Chorus Line) est une comédie musicale de Broadway créée en 1975.

Chorus Line (A Chorus Line), è un film del 1985, diretto da Richard Attenborough. La sceneggiatura fu realizzata da Arnold Schulman e si basa sul libretto dell'omonima produzione teatrale, che debuttò nel 1975 e che vinse 9 Tony Award, di James Kirkwood e Nicholas Dante. Le canzoni sono state composte da Edward Kleban e Marvin Hamlisch.