Find out what is being said about Nikolai Foster’s production, which is having a London season as part of its UK tour.
WhatsOnStage: **** “But there’s no doubting the enduring power of Marvin Hamlisch’s score, with standouts including “At the Ballet’, “What I Did for Love”, and of course “One”. These are all superbly delivered by an engaging ensemble on top form, who shine particularly in group numbers such as the stunning opener “I Hope I Get It” and “Gimme the Ball” (in which the excellent band briefly appear), all electrically choreographed by Ellen Kane and blazingly lit by Howard Hudson.”
iNews: **** “The energy, commitment and sheer skill of the performers in Nikolai Foster’s production, which premiered at Curve Leicester in 2021, is consummate and we are glad that, unlike Zach, we are not forced to choose between them.”
Everything Theatre: **** “The razzle dazzle it brings contrasting so vividly with the empty stage where the dancers spent so much time and effort trying to get into this chorus line. It’s the ultimate celebration of the dancers’ journey, from hopeful hopefuls in their own basic dance kit to triumphant stars dressed head to toe in gold. It is an absolute peak for the show to end on, not just for entertaining the audience on the day but to cap the journey the dancers have taken. A singular sensation indeed.”
Time Out: **** “Foster really gets at the paradox of the piece: that tension between the individual and the big picture, between grit and gloss. It’s a spectacular production of a musical that really doesn’t want to be spectacular.”
The Telegraph: **** “Watching this troupe soar together in Michael Bennett’s classic musical about the travails of jobbing dancers on Broadway is mesmerising.”
The Reviews Hub: ***** “If there is a single stand-out star in Foster’s production, it has to be Howard Hudson’s lighting design. Of one of their previous gigs a character says, “Everybody in the show danced, including the lights”. Foster brings this to life. Innumerable spots dart from all corners of the theatre and drop down in bank after bank from the roof to the stage. Waves of lights above undulate in time with the music. It is quite simply awe-inspiring. This is an impeccable production of a masterpiece.”
A Chorus Line continues to play at Sadler’s Wells until the 25th August. To book tickets visit London Theatre Direct, London Box Office or Love Theatre.com.