A bare stage. 17 actors vying for 8 slots in a chorus. And they had to share their live stories at the audition. This in short is the storyline of A Chorus Line, one of the longest running Broadway production.
This would be my third time watching the musical, the first was when the musical came to Singapore in the 80s. While certain references made in the production may be unfamiliar with the audience, due to locality and changing landscapes, the theme of this musical (or drama) would still resonate with most. While everyone has a story to tell, at the end of the day, they have to show that they have the ability to come as ONE to be in the chorus line.
The Australian cast held this production well and played with energy, with good singing and acting (well, it did win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama). Most songs were memorable. Lighting design was great, which is essential for basicaly a bare stage. While the pace at certain scenes could be fastened up, it was minor distractions. I still feel touched when the chorus came together to sing ONE, which unfortunately was also the end of the performance.
Treat this as a musical cum drama. It is still as relevant as when it was first staged in the 1970s. Go and experience life on a chorus line.
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