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A Chorus Line 1976

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 22, 1976
Closing: March 31, 1979

A Chorus Line - 1976 West End History , Info & More


Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Catherine Street London WC2B 5JB London

From a concept by Michael Bennett

A Chorus Line tells the story of a group of 17 performers vying for the chance to dance in a Broadway show. After all the sweat and tears, only eight will be chosen for this opportunity of a lifetime. Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, A Chorus Line is a timeless show for anyone who has ever dared to dream.


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How Many Musicals Have Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? See the List Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2022


Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop, the most recent musical to take home the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, has just opened on Broadway! Only 10 musicals in history have been honored with the coveted award and we've got the full list.

BWW Flashback: Do You Know the the 10 Pulitzer-Winning Musicals?
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2020


Earlier this week, Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop made history as one of only ten musicals to earn the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in the 104 year history of the prizes.

Photo Throwback: Robert LuPone & Patti LuPone Pose in 1981!
by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2018


We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out these shots of brother/sister duo Robert and Patti LuPone from 1981!

Photo Blast from the Past: Robert & Patti LuPone
by Walter McBride - Feb 12, 2013


Today, we're featuring Patti and Robert LuPone circa 1981. Patti LuPone created the role of Lucia in the new musical Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (music and lyrics by David Yazbek), for which she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. She is the winner of the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performance of the Season for her performance as Rose in the most recent Broadway production of Gypsy.

Williams, Molina et al. to Present at Theatre World Awards; Full Presenter/Performer Roster Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010


Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2009-2010 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners. Past award recipients expected to present (or perform) at this year's ceremony include: Kate Burton (Winners, 1983), Michael Cristofer (The Cherry Orchard, 1977), Viola Davis (Seven Guitars, 1996), Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, 2007), Robert LuPone (A Chorus Line, 1976 Special Award), Alli Mauzey (Cry-Baby, 2008), Michael McKean (Accomplice, 1990), Brian Stokes Mitchell, (Mail, 1988), Alfred Molina (Molly Sweeney, 1996) Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004), and Vanessa Williams (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1995). The award-winning composer, arranger, and pianist Alex Rybeck will serve as musical director for the event.

Williams, Molina et al. to Present at Theatre World Awards; Full Presenter/Performer Roster Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 3, 2010


Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2009-2010 theatrical season will be presented by former Theatre World Award winners. Past award recipients expected to present (or perform) at this year's ceremony include: Kate Burton (Winners, 1983), Michael Cristofer (The Cherry Orchard, 1977), Viola Davis (Seven Guitars, 1996), Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, 2007), Robert LuPone (A Chorus Line, 1976 Special Award), Alli Mauzey (Cry-Baby, 2008), Michael McKean (Accomplice, 1990), Brian Stokes Mitchell, (Mail, 1988), Alfred Molina (Molly Sweeney, 1996) Loretta Ables Sayre (South Pacific, 2008), John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, 2004), and Vanessa Williams (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1995). The award-winning composer, arranger, and pianist Alex Rybeck will serve as musical director for the event.

Broadway to Dim Lights on Tuesday for Tharon Musser
by Robert Diamond - Apr 20, 2009


The Broadway community mourns the death of Lighting Designer Tharon Musser, who died on April 19th at age 84 after a long illness. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Tuesday, April 21st, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

'A Chorus Line' Original Cast Members Amend Terms of 1976 Agreement
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008


The beneficiaries of the Estate of Michael Bennett and the artists from the original interviews and workshops of A Chorus Line jointly announced today that they have amended the terms of their agreement signed in 1976. The artists will now have a financial interest in the current Broadway production as well as all future First Class productions. The financial arrangement applies to the original interviewees of the taped sessions that Mr. Bennett held in the spring of 1974 and the actors who participated in the workshops prior to the original Off-Broadway production.

A Chorus Line History

Other Productions of A Chorus Line

1975   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1975   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1976   International Tour
1976   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1976   West End London Production
West End
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2008   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2013   West End
West End
2014   Regional (US) Connecticut Rep Production
Regional (US)
2016   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Production
Los Angeles
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2018   Off-Broadway Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation
Off-Broadway
2024   West End
West End
2024   West End
West End

A Chorus Line - 1976 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1976 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Michael Bennett
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year James Kirkwood
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Marvin Hamlish
1976 Olivier Awards Musical of the Year Edward Kleban

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