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[starcatchers]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 1:48am

I used to pass by the theatre frequently and find Lopez out in the lobby during the show. 

 

I can't wait to see videos of this. I was supposed to be out there to see it tonight but I wasn't able to make the trip. 

[lovebwy]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 3:02am

This was very good tonight. Sarah Bowden's Cassie was quite great. And, honestly, Mario Lopez really was pretty good!

Really loved the lighting and mirrors. That stuff worked well at the Bowl.

Not really much to report except that it was a very good production, and I cried and got goosebumps at times. If you're in LA, see it tomorrow or Sunday.

 

 

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 5:29pm

From last night's "At The Ballet."  Mara's amazing.  

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LXqJBpqfc  

 

[DAME]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 7:55pm

I heard the Val might have been ill and not at her  best?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 8:19pm

yes, Lopez was on stage during Zach & Cassie's scene before M&TM. Lopez was also the point during the pyramid section in the finale. Ugh!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/30/16 at 8:27pm

pics:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Hollywood-Bowl-Presents-A-CHORUS-LINE-20160730

 

as I expected, to fill the stage for the opening, more cut dancers were added. Looks like there were 13 total, instead of 7.

[sng]

Posted: 7/31/16 at 2:38pm

One (Finale)

What I did for love

Nothing

I really like Krysta Rodriguez as Dianna!!

But I cringe at the finale when the light doesn't black out when they are doing the kicks so some people don't stop when to stop.....

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 7/31/16 at 3:25pm

Did they add in bows at the very end separate from the finale for this?

Doesn't that go against the entire message of the finale, where these people you've spent the whole evening getting to know blend back into the chorus?

[sng]

Posted: 7/31/16 at 3:46pm

somethingwicked said: "Did they add in bows at the very end separate from the finale for this?

Doesn't that go against the entire message of the finale, where these people you've spent the whole evening getting to know blend back into the chorus?

 

"

YUP and i hate that. there had never been a curtain call in A Chorus Line......

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 7/31/16 at 3:51pm

Krysta sounds great as Diana.  It's been 10 year since she was Bebe on broadway, so this is coming full circle with this show, in a way.

Best of all, she looks wonderfully healthy.  I know it's been nearly 2 years since she received her cancer diagnosis, but seeing her onstage happy and healthy through Spring Awakening and this is fabulous.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/31/16 at 9:36pm

really?? Bows in the finale?? Why?? Michael Bennett is rolling over in his grave right now.

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 12:01am

I hate the added bows too, BUT, we have to remember that even though its a fully staged presentation, its still "technically" a concert presented by the LA Phil.  As such, it would have been a huge break in decorum to not have bows where the orchestra is acknowledged etc.  I don't think we need to fear that this addition is going to become a permanent thing in future productions of A CHORUS LINE.

[Jessetenny]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 12:20am

Is there a video of Sabrina Bryan singing Dance: Ten, anywhere yet? I can't seem to find one. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 6:43am

also hoping the full opening pops up & music & the mirror.

[sng]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 7:48am

ACL2006 said: "also hoping the full opening pops up & music & the mirror.

 

"

here's Opening/I Hope I Get It

 

[Alessio2]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 6:12pm

Jessetenny said: "Is there a video of Sabrina Bryan singing Dance: Ten, anywhere yet? I can't seem to find one. 

 

"

Trust me you don't need to see that! Saw it  last night and the show was wonderful except for that one performance!

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 6:41pm

It truly sucks when Dance: 10; Looks: 3 is not done correctly. I judge the excellence of any CHORUS LINE production by the execution of this number and Paul's monologue. If they don't get those two things right then the whole thing just falls flat for me. 

Updated On: 8/1/16 at 06:41 PM

[CukorLover]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 6:58pm

I've never been a fan of a chubby VAL. But she does have spunk.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 7:02pm

Chubby Vals do not work for me either. I love your name CukorLover. Cukor is one of my favorite directors! You have taste! And I respect taste! 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 7:12pm

WTF is with Lopez's accent. Every time he says "5, 6, 7, 8" I want to vomit.

[A Director]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 8:02pm

The review from the LA Times.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-chorus-line-bowl-review-20160722-snap-story.html

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 8:07pm

that LA times review gives praise to Mario Lopez and wants to see him in another musical. Really?? He can't sing, so any other role with singing is excluded. No thanks.

 

Also surprised there aren't most clips available. Was hoping to see the whole "Montage" and also the entire version of "At The Ballet" to see what Zimmerman does as Sheila.

[RJ14]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 9:19pm

The website broadwaywest.net has some more videos includes At The Ballet and Paul's monologe. I think Sheila was ok but mara Davi was so good as Maggie as she was on Broadway as was Jason Tam. 

[RJ14]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 9:51pm

Sarah Bowden's Music and the mirror was a damn mess though. What is with all the random adlibs "yeah" "ooh" that she kept making during the dance 

[Wildcard]

Posted: 8/1/16 at 10:03pm

Saw the show last Saturday and thought it was a very good presentation of the musical. For the most part, the cast was excellent. I do have to single out the actress who played Val. I thought she was miscast. Mario Lopez danced very well though his acting lacked that bite I would have hoped for from Zach. They did have sound issues and some cast members had to be given hand-held microphones. Still, it was an excellent presentation from the Hollywood Bowl.