Yesterday, I saw A Chorus Line at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, Virginia. Signature is known for its musicals (and offer some great non-musicals, too). They reinterpret musicals, as well as stage world premieres. They are especially known for Sondheim musicals. They do one each season. This season’s Sondheim show was Assassins, which was excellent.

Back to A Chorus Line. For this production, Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director and co-founder, received special permission from Michael Bennet ‘s estate to change up the choreography. When I first heard that they were going to be doing new choreography, I was rather concerned since that is really the core of the show. I am happy to report that while there are some significant changes, they are still true to the original. For those who love the show and have their favorite moments, they are all there. They just might have a slightly different twist. The elements that one simply can’t imagine the show without, those are there, untouched and still pure.

For me, the two lines that always come to mind first are:
“A five, six, seven, eight!” and ” Step, kick, kick leap, kick, touch.” They are still intact, along with some of my favorite theatre songs of all time.

The show is currently scheduled to run through Jan. 5. If you are in the area, try to get a ticket and see the refreshed A Chorus Line.