A Chorus Line

I saw this musical at the Capitol Theatre, never having watched the movie, and not knowing much about the story. All I knew was that it was about an audition for a musical. And having watched quite a few musicals by now, it was interesting to see behind the scenes.

The show itself is an odd kind of beast, a mix of dance, song, and monologue. It's very much an ensemble cast, and although we see moments of deep character, it feels more like revelation of existing truths, rather than following these people on their journey. So while I was utterly absorbed while they were on stage, it was harder to form a lasting connection to them.

But.

( Spoilers )