8/5/2006

"A Chorus Line" Opens in San Francisco

The August 4 issue of The New York Times featured an article on the San Francisco opening night of the revival of "A Chorus Line." The article notes that partner John Breglio is making his debut as producer of the show and is joined by many members of the musical's original creative team, including set designer Robert Wagner, composer Marvin Hamlisch and Bob Avian, the co-choreographer of the 1975 production and who is director of the 2006 revival. The article notes that many other key players in the original production have since passed away, including John Breglio's former client Michael Bennett, the show's original creator, choreographer and director. John told the paper that the legacies of those who had passed were driving the current creative team in many ways, saying "All the fundamental elements are there, but 'A Chorus Line' was always a show about perfection... This has to be more than just another production of 'Chorus Line.'" The show is slated to open in New York on October 5, 2006.