A Chorus Line is a 1975 musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater, the musical is centered on seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line.

What is A Chorus Line?

: a group of dancers and singers supporting the featured players in a musical comedy or revue : chorus sense 1e —often used figuratively … a chorus line of executives trotted out their achievements …—

When was A Chorus Line on Broadway?

Clive Barnes of The New York Times said, “the conservative word for A Chorus Line is tremendous, or perhaps terrific.” A Chorus Line quickly transferred to Broadway and had its first performance on July 25, 1975.