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	One of the nice parts about heading toward middle age is that you can find all your favorite music in the bargain bin. - Ken Floyd

'Chorus Line' remains a singular sensation

San Jose Mercury Stage Review

Thursday 24 February 2005, 10:23 am
Keywords: News Articles

AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE OF SAN JOSE CAPTURES ESSENCE OF BROADWAY CLASSIC

By Karen D'Souza

Michael Bennett's high-kicking classic has become so beloved that it stands as the holy grail of modern backstage musicals, the show that made a whole generation want to quit their day jobs for a shot at a Broadway marquee.

At the opening-night performance, aficionados could be overheard not only humming to themselves but also blurting out favorite lines -- long before they were spoken on stage. Of course, with such devotion comes high expectations. But fear not: While this ``Chorus Line'' -- AMT's first homegrown production in a year -- may not be a perfect 10, it's still a singular sensation.

'A Chorus Line'

Where: Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden St., San Jose

When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays Through March 6

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, with one intermission

Tickets: $41-$72; (408) 277-5277, www.amtsj.org

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/performing_arts/1097429
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Mark says: My chiropractor Dean Scott has a role in this production, but he's not mentioned in the article. :-(