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Arts / News Theater review: A Chorus Line
Posted By Anita Overcash on Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 12:55 PM
A Chorus Line
Belk Theater
Sept. 30, 2009
The Deal: Broadway Lights Series begins with the enthusiastic dance production, A Chorus Line, at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Belk Theater.
The Good: The plot for A Chorus Line is simple. It’s musical about some very ambitious dancers, who all have high hopes for one thing: being cast to dance in the spotlight of a well-recognized show. But, a sad reality stands by in the backdrop of auditions. It’s a little like death, and it’s just waiting to take some one away. Not all of the dancers will make the final cut, even though they may all possess the talent and skills to excel. It comes down to who is picked, and that’s that, the game of life. But don’t let the humdrum-ness of the dancers’ looming possible failure turn you away from performances of A Chorus Line. It’s fun. As the dancers stand in line and talk/sing about themselves, charisma spreads. Each dancer has his/her own story, background, drive, and personality – and the audience is in on it, as characters present themselves with a real kind of feel. Music wise, songs like “I Hope I Get It” and “Sing!” are cute and catchy, while others like “At the Ballet” are sincere and heartfelt. The show ends with a grand finale of dancers strutting the stage in sparkling costumes covered in sequins. A Chorus Line is a happy, feel-good kind of show. No doubtedly, it has an enlightening point: rejection is a part of life, talent takes hard work and dedication, and dreams (big or small), sometimes come true ... and sometimes don't.
The Bad: A Chorus Line is exciting, but far from being the “The Best Musical,” as posters advertise for the show. It’s good, but not the best. Also, no intermission … I didn’t know that going in, but now I understand why folks were running to the restrooms in a frenzy before the show started.
The Verdict: Go see it. A Chorus Line will boost your spirits and leave you feeling inspiried. Performances continue through Oct. 4 at Belk Theater.
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