In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. The fields been narrowed down to just 17 dancers. For these men and women, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. Its what theyve worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. Its the one opportunity to do what theyve always dreamed of. Not to be the star, but to get the job to have the chance to dance and come through.
But before the final cut is made, the director Zach asks each of them to talk about themselves. He starts by asking their name, age, hometown and reason for being a dancer. But Zach wants more than just their resumes. He wants to know about their families, friends, lovers, ambitions and careers. One by one, they come forward.
Some are shy or reluctant, while others are more than happy to reveal their innermost thoughts. From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share with us the stories of their lives. They put themselves on the line to get a job on the line. And when theyre done, so is the audition. And the final chorus line of 8 dancers is chosen.
A CHORUS LINE, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, dazzled more than 6 million people during its record-breaking 15-year run on Broadway.
A modern classic, A CHORUS LINE is "Still the Best Damn Musical in Town!" - Liz Smith, Newsday.
Performance Info
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm
Customers must present their voucher at the theatre box office up to 1 hour prior to the performance.
Location
On Yonge Street, just below Dundas, across the street from the Eaton Centre. The box office is at the rear of the building, on Victoria Street.
Directions
By Train: Exit Union Station and walk to Yonge Street, one block east. It's then just a 15-minute walk up Yonge to the theatre.
By Subway: Just south of the Dundas Subway stop, on the Yonge Street line. It is also just a short walk north of the Queen stop.
By Car: To reach the Canon Theatre from the Gardiner Expressway, exit at either Yonge Street or Bay Street and drive north. From Bay Street, turn right (east) on Dundas for one block, and right (south) on Yonge.
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