CofC Stages in the College of Charleston’s Department of Theatre and Dance concludes its 2025-2026 Pulse & Passion season with the classic 1975 musical "A Chorus Line." Conceived and originally choreographed by the Broadway legend Michael Bennett, "A Chorus Line" tells the story of 17 dancers auditioning for a Broadway chorus line.
“There are only a few musicals which are iconic enough to define their era,” remarks Todd McNerney, Professor of Theatre and the production’s director. “Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, "A Chorus Line" remains one of the most important musicals in Broadway history. It was the first Broadway show to reach 4,000, then 5,000, and finally over 6,000 performances.”
“As a play about the ‘working persons’ of Broadway, it highlights the individual truths that each of us possess,” McNerney continues. “It focuses on both the power recognizing that each of us is unique and special and also seeing that through that individualism to recognize how much the same we are.”
The production features a cast of talented College of Charleston student actors, including theatre majors Robert Bevilacqua, Drake Carney, Hayden Cohen, Emma Feeney, Peyton Grant, Emerson Goldberg, Rowan Gutovitz, Heather Hines, Emma Nottoli, Tanner Leonardo, Caleb Luhila, Paeton Patterson, Caleb Pratt, Grace Ratledge, Laura Rae Robinson, Kasey Smith, Octavious Scott, Maya Tatum, Patrick Treybal and Noah Whisonant. The cast also includes dance majors Ana Barringer, Mackenzie Hayes and Sarah Santucci, as well as non-majors Amani Affonso, Jenna Bush, Abby Frier, Gino Hemerlein, Jaidan Nolan, Allie Pereira and Harley Smith.
The production team is composed of theatre majors Mia D’Angelo (assistant director), Laila Hall (costume designer), Abby Israel (lighting designer), Tovah Levenson (scenic designer) and Dailyn Mincey (stage manager). Adjunct lecturer Laurel Van Beusecum serves as choreographer, and guest artist Justin Wham rounds out the production team as musical director and conductor. The production will feature a live band of 11 professional musicians from the Charleston area.
The performances will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 through Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Emmett Robinson Theatre within the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 Saint Philip St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., except for Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+ (Content advisory: contains profanity and adult themes)
Tickets range from $25 to $30, including discounts for seniors, military, veterans and youth under 18, as well as for College of Charleston students, faculty and staff. Tickets may be purchased online through the George Street Box Office, at the door, by emailing gsbo@cofc.edu, or by calling (843) 953-4726. Information and ticket links are available at go.charleston.edu/nowplaying.