A Chorus Line is a Broadway musical by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante that debuted in 1975, and ran until 1990, becoming one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. The show was also made into a film in 1985. It is about nineteen performers who hope to earn a spot in a Broadway chorus line.

References[]

• A proposed 10th anniversary special for Sesame Street, A-B-Chorus Line, derived its working title and basic premise from the musical, where the regular cast of the series is shown auditioning for the show.

• In The Muppets Take Manhattan, during the "Looking for Kermit" montage, Scooter passes by the Shubert Theatre, the show's home during its entire run. A marquee for the show can be seen in the background.

• In a Sesame Street insert, a chorus line of golden, glittery numbers sing the song "One" from the musical.

• A version of "I Can Do That," with some revised lyrics, was performed by Elmo and others in the Sesame Street Live show, Silly Dancing. The same track was used in the Sesame Place stage show, You and Me at Sesame.

• In the second season Dinosaurs episode "Career Opportunities," Earl Sinclair dreams of being a choreographer, in a Chorus Line scenario. One of the dancers says "Oh God, I need this job" (referencing "I Hope I Get It") and Earl has them dance to the music for "One."

• The prisoners of Gulag 38B perform "I Hope I Get It" during the gulag show in Muppets Most Wanted.

• A poster for "A Monster Line" hangs on the wall in the theater found at Sesame Street at SeaWorld.

Connections[]

• Christopher Chadman played Bobby as a replacement during the original Broadway run
• Jeffrey Hornaday choreographed the 1985 film
• Jeff Hyslop was a replacement for Mike during the original Broadway run
• Donna McKechnie originated the role of Cassie on Broadway
• Mario Lopez played Zach in the Broadway revival
• Dave Tofani played saxophone on the 1985 film soundtrack

External links[]

• Internet Broadway Database