A
CHORUS
LINE
Dive into a world of sweat, sacrifice and sensational choreography with Broadway’s iconic dance musical
A Chorus Line opened on Broadway in 1975. Ten Tony Awards®, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and countless international plaudits later, it remains one of the most successful musicals of all time.
Conceived and originally directed by Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line ripped down the curtain to reveal the struggles of Broadway performers to be seen, heard, recognised and respected. Our dynamic production, twice postponed by COVID-19, features bold new choreography by director Amy Campbell (In the Heights (Helpmann Nominated for Best Choreography), Hamilton, Hair) and musical direction by Damon Wade, with musical supervision by Andrew Worboys (RENT, American Psycho).
During a gruelling musical theatre audition, desperation will open the door to exploitation, and racism and sexism are rife. Featuring the music of Marvin Hamlisch (including ‘Dance Ten; Looks Three’, ‘What I Did for Love’ and ‘One’) and based on interviews with real dancers, A Chorus Line shows what it means to put everything on the line.
Content warning: Contains adult themes including references to sexual abuse and homophobia, a suicide reference and some strong language. The production also includes low frequency strobe lighting and haze.
Artwork by Daniel Shipp and Evi O
A Chorus Line was programmed to run from 25 August to 19 December 2021 at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, but was postponed due to the COVID lockdown (READ MORE). If you are a ticket holder for this postponed season you should have received an email from us. If you did not receive an email please contact theatre@darlinghursttheatre.com
Sydney Opera House
13 February - 11 March
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
News & Reviews
Praise for A Chorus Line
“A Musical to Sing About for Years!”
– The New York Times
“One of the greatest musicals ever to hit Broadway”
– The New York Times
“A worldwide phenomenon.”
– TheatreMania
“A Chorus Line is not only the finest ‘backstage musical,’ but it is the best dance show ever.”
– Chicago Critic
Winner
10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and Best Original Score
9 Drama Desk Awards
A Pulitzer Prize for Drama
A New York Drama Critics Award
Cast and creatives
Cast
MAX BIMBI
Bobby
MOLLY BUGEJA
Vicki/Dance Captain
ANGELIQUE CASSIMATIS
Cassie
ROSS CHISARI
Al
NADIA COOTE
Sheila
LACHLAN DEARING
Mike
MACKENZIE DUNN
Tricia / Judy alternate / Swing
MAIKOLO FEKITOA
Mark
ADAM JON FIORENTINO
Zach
NATALIE FOTI
Bebe
ASHLEY GOH
Connie
MARIAH GONZALEZ
Diana
BRADY KITCHINGHAM
Larry
MADELEINE MACKENZIE
Maggie
RECHELLE MANSOUR
Val
RUBIN MATTERS
Larry alternate / Swing
RYAN OPHEL
Greg
TONY OXYBEL
Richie
ETHAN RITCHIE
Paul
SUZANNE STEELE
Kristine
HARRY TARGETT
Don
ANGELINA THOMSON
Judy
NATASHA MARCONI
Diana cover
TIM DASHWOOD
Zach cover
Company
AMY CAMPBELL
Director/Choreographer
DAMON WADE
Musical Director
ANDREW WORBOYS
Musical Supervisor
SALLY DASHWOOD
Associate Director / Associate Choreographer
SIMON GREER
Set Designer
PETER RUBIE
Lighting Designer
DYLAN ROBINSON
Sound Designer
CHRISTINE MUTTON
Costume Designer
ZARA STANTON
Associate Musical Director
JONATHAN WARE
Company Manager
AMELLIA BRUDERLIN
Production Manager
MAREE DELVECCHIO
Stage Manager
EVELYN EVERAERTS-DONALDSON
Wardrobe Supervisor
MATT QUINCE
Head Electrician
LINDA NICOLLS-GIDLEY
Voice & Dialect Coach
ELYSHA MANIK
Assistant to the Choreographer/ Swing
LILLIAN LEE
Assistant Stage Manager
ASHLEIGH KING
Microphone Technician
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlish
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Co-Choreographed by Bob Avian
Original Broadway production produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer, in association with Plum Productions, Inc.
A Chorus Line is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC, A Concord Theatricals Company.
Production Patrons
Ian Barnett, Helena Harris, Maria Stafford and John Feitelson.
Production Sponsors
People + Culture Strategies, Kawai, Intense Lighting, Coda Audio Services
Dates & Tickets
Sydney Opera House
From 13 February to 11 March 2022
Ticketing for this season is run through Sydney Opera House.
See performance times and book tickets below.
Darlo Pay What You Can Tickets
Theatre isn't accessible, but it should be. It puts up further barriers to historically excluded groups being part of the show. So, we have reserved four (4) tickets for each performance for those who face social barriers to attending theatre, especially those who identify as Indigenous and/or Black and/or People of Colour, those who identify as transgender and gender diverse, those experiencing disability or those experiencing economic hardship. To access these tickets, please contact jacqueline@darlinghursttheatre.com
Watch our incredible new trailer shot at the Sydney Opera House. Videographer: Padraig Digital
Production photos by Robert Catto
