MARVIN HAMLISCH TRIBUTE
WHAT: A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, Kelly Bishop and Mitzi Hamilton remember, 50 former Broadway, A Chorus Line Alumni celebrate by recreating The Finale on Paper Mill’s Stage; Ms. Terri Blair-Hamlisch will attend.
WHEN: Sunday, October 7, 2012
- 7:00 PM: A Chorus Line Opening Night
- 9:20 PM: Marvin Hamlisch Tribute on the Paper Mill Stage
- 10:00 PM: Red Carpet Event, 40 Main Street, Downtown Millburn
WHERE: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn
More than 50 members of the Broadway companies of A Chorus Line to reprise the Finale with Paper Mill Playhouse Cast; Kelly Bishop, Mitzi Hamilton to tribute.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to honor and celebrate the life of Marvin Hamlisch, remarked Mitzi Hamilton, Director of A Chorus Line at Paper Mill Playhouse. Mitzi Hamilton is best known for her association with Marvin Hamlisch and Michael Bennett’s legendary A Chorus Line. She provided the inspiration for the character of Val and performed the role in the original London company and then on Broadway.
Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee added, “The world will remember Marvin Hamlisch for his brilliant musical accomplishments. The world is changed forever by the songs he instilled in our hearts. It is our honor and privilege to celebrate his life on October 7th.”
“(Paper Mill’s Marvin Hamlisch Tribute) is the biggest such event since 1983, when "A Chorus Line" officially became Broadway's longest-running show and 330 dancers from many incarnations were squeezed on the stage of the Shubert Theatre to celebrate.” —JIM BECKERMAN, THE RECORD NEWPAPER
