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. In 2020 Darlinghurst Theatre Company is bringing this electrifying work back to the stage. Based on the real-life anecdotes of 24 dancers which explore bullying, racism, sexism, power and passion, this strikingly intimate production in our 200 seat theatre will feature entirely new choreography, from our brilliant Director and Choreographer, Amy Campbell. CAST Al: Daniel Assetta Diana: Samantha Bruzzese Vickie: Molly Bugeja Cassie: Angelique Cassimatis Don: Andy Cook Bobby: Eli Cooper Sheila: Nadia Coote Mike: Lachlan Dearing Zach: Tim Draxl Bebe: Natalie Foti Greg: Keanu Gonzalez Val: Chaska Halliday Larry: Luke Jarvis Connie: Emma Johns Judy: Madeleine Mackenzie Ritchie: Coby Njoroge Mark: Dayton Tavares Maggie: Jessica Vellucci Kristine: Romina Villafranca Paul: Lyndon Watts Director/Choreographer Amy Campbell Musical Director Andrew Worboys Set Designer Simon Greer Costume Designer Christine Mutton Lighting Designer Peter Rubie Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer Sally Dashwood Associate Musical Director Damon Wade Sound Designer/Engineer Courtney Weaver Photo by Robert Catto, on Friday 13 March, 2020. Please credit & tag the photographer when images are used - @robertcatto on Instagram & Twitter, @robertcattophotographer on Facebook.
Darlinghurst Theatre Company has announced that its long-awaited new production of A CHORUS LINE will open at the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House on 11 February 2022.
Angelique Cassim at is, (American Psycho, Pippin, Hair, Saturday Night Fever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) returns as Cassie, a former star desperate to be part of the chorus in Zach’s new show. Artistic Director Amylia Harris is thrilled to welcome Cassim at is back and recalls the incredible audience reaction to her performance during the final preview in 2020. “After Angelique’s solo number halfway through the second act, the audience rose to its feet to give her a standing ovation. It was literally show stopping!”
Following two postponements due to the pandemic, this brand-new production will finally lay bare the struggles performers face to be seen, heard, recognized and respected. The 20 roles are based on the real-life anecdotes of Broadway dancers interviewed by Michael Bennett in his East Side studio one weekend in January 1974. Rivalry and wine paved the way to a weekend of divulged secrets about their upbringing, coming-of-age, sexuality and careers.
As Amy Campbell puts it:
I am so passionate about letting these stories be heard again and reinstating their relevance. These stories were based on real people and I want to show that 50 years later these stories translate across time, gender and ethnicity. Themes of bullying, racism, sexism, power and passion are still faced every day, just as they were in the 1970s. We like to think we’ve come so far, but have we?
Also returning from the 2020 company are Molly Bugeja as Vicki/Dance Captain, Nadia Coote as Sheila, Lachlan Dearing as Mike, Natalie Foti as Bebe, and Madeleine Mackenzie as Maggie.
New cast members include Max Bimbi as Bobby, Ross Chisari as Al, Maikolo Fekitoa as Mark, Ashley Goh as Connie, Mariah Gonzalez as Diana, Brady Kitchingh am as Larry, Rechelle Mansour as Val, Ryan Ophel as Greg, 2021 Redbull Dance Your Style winnerTony Oxybel as Richie, Ethan Ritchie as Paul, Suzanne Steele as Kristine, Harry Targett as Don, and Angelina Thomson as Judy.
When A CHORUS LINE opened on Broadway in 1975, it created a storm and revolutionised everyone’s notion of what a musical could be. Still considered one of the greatest musicals of all time by critics and audiences alike, it went on to win 9 TONY Awards, the Pulitzer Prize and 9 Drama Desk Awards, and made history by playing¬¬ a record-breaking 6,137 performances over 15 years.
A CHORUS LINE opens at the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House on 11 February 2022 after premiering at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre as part of the Sydney Festival.
Season Details
Venue: Drama Theatre | Musical Theatre
Date: 11 Feb To 06 Mar 2022
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Saw this last night (4 March) at the SOH after waiting 2 years. It was well worth the wait! Beautifully choreographed, danced, acted, sung, lit, orchestrated, played and directed. A very emotional performance by all involved. Couldn't fault anything (except maybe the weather - not your fault). Congratulations!!
This is my ultimate favourite musical. Seen it many times, many places all over the world. This performance was right up there with the best. Hope you all go on to more successes like this.
Thank you for a superb evening.
Brian