Coronado Playhouse, the Community’s Theatre, presents the nine-time Tony Award®-winning singular sensation A Chorus Line from November 4 to December 11, 2016. Conceived and originally directed by Michael Bennett, with a book by James Kirkwood, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line celebrates some of the hardest working people in American Musical Theatre, gifted dancers, singers and actors, who passionately pursue their desire to perform. Audiences glimpse into the private lives, taking an emotional behind-the-scenes look, of chorus dancers auditioning for a Broadway show highlighting the sacrifices and devotion, the triumphant successes and the tragedy of unrealized dreams required to make it.
Featuring heart-wrenching intimate stories, dynamic choreography and unforgettable songs such as “I Hope I Get It!”, “At the Ballet”, “Nothing” and “One,” A Chorus Line was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for its original Broadway production, including the 1976 Tony® Award for Best Musical, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical among many others. The music and message, still as fresh and true as ever, captures the excitement and drama that all performers face. A Chorus Line is for mature audiences only and includes adult language and situations.
Coronado Playhouse has assembled the award-winning creative team of Thomas Fitzpatrick (director), Kirk Valles (music director) and Jennie Gray Connard & Shirley Johnston (co-choreographers), who have re-staged the original Broadway choreography, alongside a cast of Playhouse favorites and new talent.
Tickets range from $20 to $27 and are available through Coronado Playhouse’s Box Office at (619) 435-4856 or online at www.CoronadoPlayhouse.com.
Community Partner – The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
During the run of this production, Coronado Playhouse, The Community’s Theatre, is also raising money and awareness to benefit The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Join our campaign “From Soup Line to Chorus Line” and bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to any performance as a donation. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and the North County Food Bank feed 400,000 people per month in partnership with 400 nonprofit community partners that operate feeding programs. Food donations are distributed to area food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, low-income daycare centers, senior centers, faith-based organizations, schools, and day centers for the elderly and disabled. According to a 2014 U.S. Census Community Survey, almost 470,000 people in San Diego County live below the poverty level and 140,000 of them are children. Items most needed include canned meats and tuna, peanut butter, canned soups, fruits, vegetables and beans. Also on the list are spaghetti, cereal, rice and macaroni and cheese.
The A Chorus Line cast features: Amanda Arbues (Diana), Bruno Bosardi (Larry), Marc Caro-Willcox (Mark), Oliver Caro-Willcox (Bobby), Brian Evans (Gregory), Audrey Eytchison (Val), Alyssa Guttendorf (Sheila), Taylor D. Henderson (Judy), Reggie Hutchins (Ritchie), Rob Johnston (Zach), Shirley Johnston (Cassie), Ryan Luster (Al), Taylor Magee (Maggie), Patrick Mayuyu (Mike), Roxie Peters (Kristine), Cecile Pham (Connie), Kaitlyn Summers (Bebe),Todd Sutton (Don), Ritchie Valenzuela (Paul), and includes Pamela Basurto (Tricia), Shane Bushouer (Roy), Madison Gray (Lois), Jillian Jackson (Vicki) and Kevin Phan (Frank).
The A Chorus Line creative and production team includes: Thomas Fitzpatrick (Director), Kirk Valles (Musical Director), Jennie Gray Connard (Restaging the original choreography) Shirley Johnston (Co-Choreographer), Barron Henzel (Producer), Barron Henzel (Set Design) Chad Oakley (Lighting Design), Kathy Parks (Stage Manager), Larry McNamer (Sound Design), Shelly Crickett (Costume Design) Pam Everett (Props & Dressing).
Special Events
Opening Night Dinner and Show Package
Friday, November 4 at 6:30p.m.
Don’t miss this “singular sensation” buffet dinner and show for only $50 per person. The delicious meal is served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
“I Got It!” A Fundraising Event for A Chorus Line.
Saturday November 5th 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Your chance to support the theatre and walk away with a new appreciation of what it takes to be “on the line”. Learn some of the classic steps from the original dance movement taught by show choreographer, Jennie Gray Connard. This is a fun event open to everyone and is offered to all levels of ability. Please make a $20 suggested donation or admission is free with the purchase of a new CPH membership at any level. Go to CoronadoPlayhouse.com/igotit for details and payment options.
Wine Tasting Pre-Show Mixer
Thursday, November 10 at 6:30p.m.
Before the show, join other theatre and wine lovers for a fun pre-show mixer, including wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres pairings, for an additional $10 add-on. Thierry Hénot of Blue Chip Wines is once again bringing his expertise and fine wines to the Playhouse.
DATES: November 4 through December 11, 2016
TIMES: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm
(There is no performance on Thanksgiving Day)
TICKETS: $20-$27. Active Duty Military, Student and Senior discounts. Group rates are available. A Chorus Line is for mature audiences only and includes adult language and situations.
PRODUCTION:
A Chorus Line
Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
