"... A CHORUS LINE, a collection of songs I'd never consider a score, let alone even being a quality collection of songs, two and a half hours of whiny dancers and singers whining endlessly about their crappy little whiny lives. I've rarely had as unenjoyable an experience at the theater as I did seeing A CHORUS LINE. But lots of people sure do love it...." ~ John the Poppa.
I am relieved to see at least one person share my feelings about this "depressing" show. The stories are as common as un fortunately, too many young peoples' real life. The only truly touching drama is Paul's story. Cassie's brief acting, singing & dancing are the only glimpse of something worth remembering. The score is forgetable. For the most part the only song the general public seems to recall or the producers choose to use for marketing is "One", which is held out for the "grand finale" which is anything but grand. Practically anyone with a hint of talent could do this show which I consider very pedestrian. It does nothing for me at any level. So that's my little "what show and why"....with a close runner-up "Contact" or what could have been reduced to a one act show "The Girl in the Yellow Dress".
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BWW regional writer "Philadelphia/South Jersey"
