A Chorus Line FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Broadway's Singular Sensation

by Tom Rowan

The ultimate treasure trove of information, A Chorus Line FAQ presents history and fun facts, the unique workshop process through which the show was developed and written, the stories of its creators, the record-breaking Broadway run and numerous touring productions, and the captivating movie version. The book also features all-new chapters on the Broadway revival, the two London productions, and notable regional productions around the country. In addition to a chapter on A Chorus Line cultural history – with a guide to all the pop cultural references in the show – the book includes extensive photos as well as biographical information on the casts of the major productions. There are also chapters on recordings, previous books on the topic, and the landmark show's influence on subsequent Broadway musicals and films.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

464 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2015

Reviews

[Julia Levin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not heed the author’s warning that this book was not meant to be read cover-to-cover, and the beginning and end are horrifically boring. However, once the story of the original production got going (with the Michael Bennett recording sessions of course) through the chapter about the 2006 revival, I was thoroughly engrossed. There was also a fascinating chapter about the founding and early years of the Public Theater that I loved.

[Warren Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference.