The classic 1975 Broadway musical, A CHORUS LINE, has an irresistible recipe, wonderful music together with a great storyline with a huge heart.
It was groundbreaking for its time in its documentary style, exploring the often troubled personal stories of a group of performers auditioning for places in the chorus line of an upcoming high profile new musical.
Not quite 40 years later, Baayork Lee, one of the participants in the original workshop production of A CHORUS LINE, and on whom the character Connie is based, is directing this touring production.
Lee has come up with a bold, stunning production that runs straight through in a couple of hours.
In a show filled with highlights, Karlee Misipeka’s (Diana) delivery of the classic ballad WHAT I DID FOR LOVE and Debora Krizak (Sheila), Stephanie Grigg (Maggie) and Monique Salle’s (Bebe) rendition of AT THE BALLET were particular highlights.
You will have to be quick to catch this production. There are only twenty one performances at the wonderful Capitol theatre with the show leaving town on Saturday 11th August.
(c) David Kary
25th July, 2012
Tags: Sydney Theatre Reviews- A CHORUS LINE, Capitol Theatre Sydney, Baayork Lee, Karlee Misipeka, Debora Krizak, Stephanie Grigg, Monique Salle, James Morgan, Sydney Arts Guide, David Kary
