Theatre Ancaster's Mainstage Series presents A Chorus Line

Its original Broadway run in 1975 stretched to an astonishing 6,137 performances, making it the longest‑running show in Broadway history until the late 1990s and is still one of the longest running productions of all time. Celebrated around the world, A Chorus Line earned nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography, and Best Direction, as well as the Olivier Award for Best Musical for its acclaimed West End production. It also received the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama—a rare and prestigious honour for a musical, cementing its legacy as one of the most decorated shows in theatre history.

At its heart, A Chorus Line is an intimate, electric look into the lives of dancers fighting for their chance to shine. On a bare stage, a demanding Broadway director whittles down a group of hopefuls, asking each to share their personal story. What begins as an audition becomes a moving tapestry of joy, struggle, resilience, and the universal longing to be seen. These seventeen dancers—each with a unique past, a dream, and something to prove—lay their hearts on the line in hopes of landing one of just eight coveted spots.

With its unforgettable score by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban, featuring iconic numbers like “One” and “What I Did for Love,” this musical continues to resonate with anyone who has ever chased a dream or fought to belong. Join us for a bold, heartfelt production of a show that transformed musical theatre.

This Mainstage series show features the professional-level talents and high-quality productions of Theatre Ancaster. Each season includes our highly acclaimed musicals, a play, and a concert – each of which is a culmination of the best that our company has to offer.