Behind the Curtain: The True Stories of A Chorus Line

There are few musicals in the world quite like A Chorus Line. Set on the stage of a Broadway theater, the show gives audiences a glimpse behind the scenes of what it’s like to work on Broadway, showing the people behind the performance, exploring their stories, motivations, and aspirations.

'A Chorus Line' in Shubert Theater / 'A Chorus Line' cast / Mario Lopez / Julie Matthews, Richard Attenborough and Elaine McGovern

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The show first opened in 1975 and went on to become one of Broadway’s biggest hits, receiving many awards in the years that followed and was even transformed into a successful movie as well. This behind-the-scenes look at A Chorus Line will examine how the origins for the show first emerged, how it was put together, and how it became such a smash success.