Sadler's Wells and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions presents the Curve production of

A Chorus Line

Sat 29 Jun - Sat 13 Jul 2024

Synopsis

ONE AUDITION. SEVENTEEN STORIES. ONE SINGULAR SENSATION.

First appearing on The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals and now the final of Britain’s Got Talent, the sensational A CHORUS LINE is fast becoming the singular, must-see show this Summer!

New York City. 1975. On an empty Broadway stage, seventeen performers are put through their paces in the final, gruelling audition for a new Broadway musical. Only eight will make the cut.

A Chorus Line is a musical masterpiece that revolutionised Broadway, with creator Michael Bennett using real-life testimonies from late-night recording sessions with dancers. Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.

Directed by Nikolai Foster, with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line features iconic songs including One, I Hope I Get It, Nothing and the hit ballad What I Did For Love.

Join us this summer for sensational choreography, heart-wrenching personal stories and musical theatre’s most unforgettable finale.

Show guidance: This performance contains haze, loud music, strobe, theatrical smoke, discussion of bereavement, mention of physical violence and abuse, discussion of mental ill health, discussion of homophobia, discussion of discrimination, strong language, and discussion of sexual abuse. This production contains some references and language that may be unsuitable for younger children.

Running time: 1 hour 52 minutes with no interval

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BID FOR SENSATIONAL PRIZES AT OUR ONLINE SILENT AUCTION

Bid on a range of exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities from our upcoming Made at Curve productions, whilst supporting
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Our fabulous lots include:
• Tickets to the press night of Made at Curve productions,
including the after-show party with the company
• Backstage tours of our state-of-the-art theatre
• Opportunities to observe MY FAIR LADY in rehearsals
• KINKY BOOTS programme signed by the cast
• Dinner with our CEO Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster
And many more exclusive opportunities and
prizes from upcoming Made at Curve shows

The online auction will open at 12 Noon on Friday 28 June and will close at 12 Noon on Friday 19 July at uk.givergy.com/curvetheatre/

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*
£10 off Under 16s
£10 off 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect (Mon – Fri only)
£25 Under 18s School Groups (Mon – Thu only)
£5 off Groups 8+ (Mon – Thu only)
£7.50 off Groups 20+ (Mon – Thu only)
15% off for Members or 2-4-1 tickets for Friends and Supporters on Mon 8 Jul, 7pm

ACCESS PERFORMANCES
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted: Tue 9 Jul 2024, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreters: Krista Norris and Emma Phillips
Krista and Emma will be interpreting from the left hand side of the stage, as you are facing it.

Captioned: Wed 10 Jul 2024, 2.15pm and 7.30pm
Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

Audio Described: Thu 11 Jul 2024, 7.30pm with Touch Tour from 6pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies

Listen to the pre-show audio notes for A CHORUS LINE in the player below, or here on SoundCloud.

Curve Theatre, Leicester · Access at Curve | Talking Sense Audio introduction to A Chorus Line

Relaxed: Sat 13 Jul 2024, 2.15pm
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For more information about our Access Performances, please click here.

Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by Voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Conceived & Originally Directed & Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
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.

Director Nikolai Foster
Choreographer Ellen Kane
Set Designer Grace Smart
Orchestrator & Musical Supervisor David Shrubsole
Costume Designer Edd Lindley
Lighting Designer Howard Hudson
Sound Designer Tom Marshall
Musical Director Matthew Spalding
Casting Directors
Original Curve Casting Director Kay Magson CDG
Revival Casting Director Olivia Laydon for Jill Green Casting