A Chorus Line - Curve / Sadler's Wells / U.K.Tour 2024

Saw it tonight and really enjoyed it.
Saw it twice previous when on at Curve

Great audience
Great cast reaction

Not quite. They have got rid of the mirror. And it's the better for it.

Is the front row too close at this theatre or for this show? I'm fairly tall so not too worried and generally like to be close. Seems like the best options as not much is available for my dates and I was hoping to wait for a rush option but doesn't seem like that may be an option at this rate.

The dance break before one was a lot better in 2021 imo. Instead of Zach it was Paul and he was reaching for the hat but his leg was stopping him. It just felt more thought through

Thanks, even with Paul doing the dance break, which adds a poignant touch, it's clearly padding to give the dancers time to change - well that's how it feels. I did wonder if Zack was going to join One.

He was in the right of the stalls a lot

I thought that too. It barely had a chance to register with me before they had left the stage.

I did manage to get a Rush ticket today, which is Stalls Row Q for anyone interested. I was a bit disappointed when they pulled the 42nd Street tour and sent out A Chorus Line, but it looks like it was a good decision from a sales perspective. There’s very little discounting going on that I’m aware of.

This is much improved from when I saw the original run at the Curve. Jocasta Almgill singing What I Did For Love is worth the admission price alone.

I also don't remember all the pyros and effects at the Curve.

I was sat way back in the Stalls, so the use of the camera was much appreciated. The camera work really isn't at the level of something like Sunset Boulevard, but I believe it was also the person playing Larry's first time, so that's to be expected. The staging isn't helped by having a lighting bar suspended that cuts off a load of faces on the screen.

Where I was said did have a good rake and clear view. I would prefer to not next to the constant cougher again, or the women behind who really wanted a clap-along show (one said "that was an ordeal" at the end - which is was - if you were sat near them).

I do feel that one role is rather miscast and so the monologue doesn't have the emotional impact it should have. But that may also not have been helped by the audio levels being rather low and people around me laughing at things that just aren't meant to be funny.

Great as well to spot someone who has progressed from the excellent ArtsEd version of A Chorus Line to this touring production.

I'll have to see this again from nearer the front, but no hesitation here in recommending this to others. All over in a snappy two hours without an interval as well, which is perfect for getting home afterwards.

Yesterday's matinee and although I enjoyed it I wouldn't rave. Long bits dragged and I couldn't work up any concerns for most of the cast.
Although much of the material was familiar I can't recall if I've ever seen it before or maybe the film; either way it's left little impression on me and I conclude its not a piece I'll rush to see again.
Mrs Snow says don't listen to the old grump, she really enjoyed it.

One thing, the "Director" using the off stage mic. Contrasted to strongly with the onstage voice. He's addressing a rehearsal space not Liverpool St Station! I found it very unbalanced and jaring and it detracted every time the switch occurred.

I also tried for a rush ticket and it gave me row K of the circle. I found that very easy to turn down. Will have to try to catch it on tour.