A CHORUS LINE '76 Tony Awards

The opening sequence from "A Chorus Line" with the original cast, as seen on the 1976 Tony Awards.

[christopherbush]

The show that changed Broadway forever and began a period of experimentation and daring new productions like we’d never seen up to that point. There are so many shows that likely never would have seen the great lights of Broadway had A Chorus Line never happened. From the score, to Bennett’s impeccable staging right down to every brilliant member of that original cast. Thank you Spiderwoman for posting this - I hope your younger subscribers realize the debt so many of the great shows to wow us in the last 40 plus years owe to this show. Thank you as always for posting!

[GeometricMason]

For you younger people, yes that woman in the tan leotard on the front right at 1:00 is Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore in Gilmore Girls.

[JoannesVodkaStinger]

"I knew it when I was in the front." Ah, Kelly will always be my favorite Sheila. This is my favorite Tony opening number of all time and it's fantastic to see in this quality! ACL is a favorite of mine. Thanks for bringing another smile to my face, Aurora!

[Gameboyboy]

Donna McKechnie never fails to amaze. Her acting choices here are superb, and her dancing just beyond. One of the most underrated broadway dancers of all time.

[vanessazannis]

Saw the original cast in 75… one of the best experiences of my life! Those dancers were so courageous putting their lives stories on the stage. Up a steep and very narrow stairway…

[echeleteich]

LOVE THIS SHOW!! Saw the original cast. Just phenomenal!! 5678

[handsomeX]

One of the best openings to a musical 💯🔥

[EagleRockers]

Still gives me thrills watching this. I saw the original company in '75 and it was inspirational.

[randomness]

The guy shouting the directions? He’s patti lupone’s brother.

[flickering-ghostlight]

love hearing the raucous applause, such talent!!!

[dylansmith]

The crazy thing is that they did the Tonys at the Shubert. Crazy to rehearse an award show and still do 8 shows a week all in the same theatre. I hope they do more Tony Awards in the bigger Broadway Theatres instead of Radio City or the Beacon.

[benjiakre-hill]

Simply iconic. And I love that the 'worst' dancers on that stage are still infinitely more talented than myself. 😅

[ladyjennyanytime]

WOW! This has got to be the most picture perfect, clear version of this recording Ive ever seen. It's fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this with us Aurora :-D

[bbgunn]

Saw this at Drury Lane in 77 - I was still in school but after seeing ACL I started going to the Dance Centre in Floral Street. It changed my life. There was some issue that Donna MccKchnie wasn't permitted to perform by Equity. and Bennett threatened to pull the show. I think they came to some arrangement. Petra Siniawski was Cassie when I saw it. Amazing time to be alive - musicals were brilliant, dancers were everywhere (hence the legwarmer craze in the 80s)

[TheOriginalMaudlin]

First Broadway show I ever saw ❤️ Not this year of it, but I'll never forget seeing the cast on the street afterwards

[sifridbassoon]

Such a wonderful musical. Takes me right back to the 70s

[bingovegas]

On the Tonys saw the disappointment on Roberts face when Sammy's name was called as Best supporting actor...it was only a split second because he then hugged his wonderful co-star. RIP to both of those wonderful actors!

[paulovsdasilva]

I got exhausted just watching this routine 😮

[akiswid]

I hope they revive the show again soon so I can have a reason to go to NYC

[brandee]

Thank you for posting this. Some dear friends in that cast, especiallySammy Williams. Like some of the other comments said, this show changed everything.