One of Broadway’s most popular musicals of all time is coming to the West Valley Performing Arts Center. “A Chorus Line” opens on April 11 and plays each Thursday through Saturday until May 3. The center is located at 3333 Decker Lake Drive in West Valley City. 

With music by Marvin Hanlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, “A Chorus Line” depicts the trauma and tension of a real Broadway ensemble audition–the nerves, the excitement and the bittersweet ambitions of performers along The Great White Way.

“West Valley Arts is so excited to bring to life “A Chorus Line” and celebrate the 50th anniversary of this timeless piece,” Managing Director Vanessa Olson said. “This raw and emotional story captures the dreams, struggles and triumphs of those who dare to step onto the stage and pour their souls into their art. With its intimate connection to the performance community, “A Chorus Line” embodies the passion and grit that drive artists forward—a beautiful reminder of the bonds that art creates, even when challenged. Not to mention the dancing is incredible! We hope you join us for this impactful story told by top-notch talent and directed by one of our most innovative and creative teams yet!”

Among the most memorable musical numbers are “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” The cast includes Bailee Johnson as Cassie, Joe Spear as Zach, Madison Valgardson as Larry, Heather White as Sheila, Rosalie Wasser as Val, Celeste Palermo as Diana and Ally Choe as Connie. Ben Roeling and Izzy Arrieta are co-directors and choreographers, with John Sweeney as artistic producer, Conlon Bonner as co-producer, Anne Puzey as music director, Jeff Olsen as executive producer and Olson as managing director.

This production is rated 16+ for moderate and severe language, suggestive sexual content, adult situations and themes and acknowledgement of sex and sexual orientations.

WVPAC productions begin at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, with 3 p.m. matinees on Saturdays. Tickets are $35, with senior, military and student discounts available. And on April 16 at 7:30 p.m., the theatre offers “West Side Wednesday,” with tickets for west side residents 50% off. They can be purchased at the door and patrons must show proof of address at the box office. There’s also an American Sign Language-Interpreted performance on Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m.

Box office hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone number is 801-965-5140 or you can email them at [email protected]. λ