CONTACT: M.G.

Perez
Marketing Manager
mgperez@coronadoplayhouse.com
(619) 261-1200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 10, 2016
Coronado Playhouses 70th Anniversary Season
The Community's Theatre presents
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winning Broadway Classic

A CHORUS LINE
NOVEMBER 4-DECEMBER 11, 2016
to also benefit The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
CORONADO, CA Coronado Playhouse, the Communitys Theatre, presents the nine-time
Tony Award-winning singular sensation A Chorus Line from November 4 to December
11, 2016. Conceived and originally directed by Michael Bennett, with a book by James
Kirkwood, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line celebrates
some of the hardest working people in American Musical Theatre, gifted dancers, singers and
actors, who passionately pursue their desire to perform. Audiences glimpse into the private lives,
taking an emotional behind-the-scenes look, of chorus dancers auditioning for a Broadway show
highlighting the sacrifices and devotion, the triumphant successes and the tragedy of unrealized
dreams required to make it.
Featuring heart-wrenching intimate stories, dynamic choreography and unforgettable songs such
as "I Hope I Get It!", "At the Ballet", "Nothing" and "One," A Chorus Line was the recipient of
numerous prestigious awards for its original Broadway production, including the 1976 Tony
Award for Best Musical, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Drama Desk Award for Best
Musical among many others. The music and message, still as fresh and true as ever, captures the
excitement and drama that all performers face. A Chorus Line is for mature audiences only and
includes adult language and situations.
Coronado Playhouse has assembled the award-winning creative team of Thomas
Fitzpatrick (director), Kirk Valles (music director) and Jennie Gray Connard & Shirley Johnston
(co-choreographers), who have re-staged the original Broadway choreography, alongside a cast
of Playhouse favorites and new talent.
Tickets range from $20 to $27 and are available through Coronado Playhouses Box
Office at (619) 435-4856 or online at www.CoronadoPlayhouse.com.

Community Partner - The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
During the run of this production, Coronado Playhouse, The Community's Theatre, is also
raising money and awareness to benefit The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Join our
campaign "From Soup Line to Chorus Line" and bring canned goods and non-perishable food
items to any performance as a donation. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and the
North County Food Bank feed 400,000 people per month in partnership with 400 nonprofit
community partners that operate feeding programs. Food donations are distributed to area food
pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, low-income daycare centers, senior centers, faith-based
organizations, schools, and day centers for the elderly and disabled. According to a 2014 U.S.
Census Community Survey, almost 470,000 people in San Diego County live below the poverty
level and 140,000 of them are children. Items most needed include canned meats and tuna,
peanut butter, canned soups, fruits, vegetables and beans. Also on the list are spaghetti, cereal,
rice and macaroni and cheese.
The A Chorus Line cast features: Amanda Arbues (Diana), Bruno Bosardi (Larry), Marc CaroWillcox (Mark), Oliver Caro-Willcox (Bobby), Brian Evans (Gregory), Audrey Eytchison (Val),
Alyssa Guttendorf (Sheila), Taylor D. Henderson (Judy), Reggie Hutchins (Ritchie), Rob
Johnston (Zach), Shirley Johnston (Cassie), Ryan Luster (Al), Taylor Magee (Maggie), Patrick
Mayuyu (Mike), Roxie Peters (Kristine), Cecile Pham (Connie), Kaitlyn Summers (Bebe),Todd
Sutton (Don), Ritchie Valenzuela (Paul), and includes Pamela Basurto (Tricia), Shane Bushouer
(Roy), Madison Gray (Lois), Jillian Jackson (Vicki) and Kevin Phan (Frank).
The A Chorus Line creative and production team includes: Thomas Fitzpatrick (Director), Kirk
Valles (Musical Director), Jennie Gray Connard (Restaging the original choreography) Shirley
Johnston (Co-Choreographer), Barron Henzel (Producer), Barron Henzel (Set Design) Chad
Oakley (Lighting Design), Kathy Parks (Stage Manager), Larry McNamer (Sound Design),
Shelly Crickett (Costume Design) Pam Everett (Props & Dressing).
Special Events
Opening Night Dinner and Show Package
Friday, November 4 at 6:30p.m.
Dont miss this "singular sensation" buffet dinner and show for only $50 per person. The
delicious meal is served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
"I Got It!" A Fundraising Event for A Chorus Line.
Saturday November 5th 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Your chance to support the theatre and walk away with a new appreciation of what it
takes to be "on the line". Learn some of the classic steps from the original dance
movement taught by show choreographer, Jennie Gray Connard. This is a fun event open
to everyone and is offered to all levels of ability. Please make a $20 suggested donation

or admission is free with the purchase of a new CPH membership at any level. Go to
CoronadoPlayhouse.com/igotit for details and payment options.
Wine Tasting Pre-Show Mixer
Thursday, November 10 at 6:30p.m.
Before the show, join other theatre and wine lovers for a fun pre-show mixer, including
wine tastings and hors doeuvres pairings, for an additional $10 add-on. Thierry Hnot of
Blue Chip Wines is once again bringing his expertise and fine wines to the Playhouse.
DATES: November 4 through December 11, 2016
TIMES: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm
(There is no performance on Thanksgiving Day)
TICKETS: $20-$27. Active Duty Military, Student and Senior discounts. Group rates are
available. A Chorus Line is for mature audiences only and includes adult language and
situations.
PRODUCTION:
A Chorus Line
Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
CONTACTS:
www.CoronadoPlayhouse.com
M.G. Perez
Marketing Manager
(619) 261-1200

Barron Henzel
Producer
(619) 322-1371

Coronado Playhouse
Box Office
(619) 435-4856

mgperez@coronadoplayhouse.com

barron@coronadoplayhouse.com

boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com

For specific media interest and requests please contact M.G. Perez
A Chorus Line is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.
560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Coronado Playhouse is a qualified 501(c) 3 non-profit organization as San Diego Countys
longest running community theatre.
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