A
Chorus Line highlights the physical as well as the emotional pain of not only
the audition process but the reality of being a chorus line dancer on Broadway.
A minimalist stage (mirrors a lights) sets the scene for the audition in which the
auditionees tell the stories of their lives and what has brought them to this
audition. Whether it’s due to their upbringing, their physic or their
sexuality, each member of the chorus line has an emotional tale to tell. Some
via speech, some through song and dance.
The
show lasts for two hours and has no intermission. The Daily Mail describes it
as ‘thrilling and timeless’. And yes, while it has been going since 1975 and
some of the choreography is great, personally I was expecting more for a show
at the Palladium.
Sadly
(though maybe not surprisingly) A Chorus Line, which was once the longest running musical in New York, closes early at the end
of this month.
A Chorus Line can been seen @ London Palladium until 31st August
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