Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s new production of a Broadway smash is coming to the heart of western Sydney in 2022.
A new take on the Tony Award-winning musical, ‘A Chorus Line’ is taking the Riverside Theatre stage from January 6.
Starring in the production, which will be a part of the Sydney Festival, Angelique Cassimatis said the show tells the struggles of performers and the processes behind show business.
“‘A Chorus Line’ is set in mid 1970s Broadway where they are auditioning for the ensemble, or the chorus of a Broadway show,” she said.
“They have all the leads sorted and are just looking for the best singers and dancers, so it shows first-hand experience of what an actual audition process is like.”
In Amy Campbell’s gritty restaging of the story, Angelique plays a character named Cassie.
“Cassie is one of the older members of the company auditioning for a role in the show as she wanted to pursue more and left, but unfortunately things don’t always go to plan,” she said.
“She has come back to Zach, who is her very good friend and ex-partner, basically begging for a job because she can’t get hired.”
Conceived and originally directed by Michael Bennett, Angelique said Amy has done a stellar job in her directorial debut.
“The actual piece itself is so beautifully written, the songs are well crafted and the music is iconic, so what Amy has done has stripped it right back to the script,” she said.
“She has brought it back to the stories of the people then added her incredibly hard and amazing choreography on top.”
Previously postponed twice due to the pandemic, the show is one not to miss.
“Life, and the storyline is about working and moving forward but we need to have a moment to stop to be present and be reminded to feel,” Angelique said.
“I think this show is full of feeling and people will be surprised by how much it moves them and resonates with them.”
‘A Chorus Line’ remains one of the most successful musicals of all-time. Feel it for yourself and witness an old classic be brought back to life.
‘A Chorus Line’ is on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta from Thursday, January 6 to Sunday, January 16. Tickets are from $71. To book or for more information, call 8839 3399 or visit http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au.
