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A Class Act
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Edward Kleban, A Class Act


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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Music & Lyrics

Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line


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Olivier Awards - 1976 - Musical of the Year

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Musical

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Review: A FABULOUS 50TH Celebrates CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE Golden Anniversary Photo
Review: A FABULOUS 50TH Celebrates CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE Golden Anniversary
by Michael Quintos - Apr 23, 2025

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of two groundbreaking, iconic musicals CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with Spot-On Entertainment presented a one-nigh-only star-studded concert featuring the music of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Marvin Hamlisch. The lineup included Tony Award nominees Tony Yazbeck and OC native Eden Espinosa, plus Max Clayton, Jason Graae, and original A CHORUS LINE cast member Kay Cole. The event was hosted by Scott Coulter and featured pianist John Boswell and the Fabulous 50 orchestra under the direction of Rob Istad.
UN DIA COMO HOY... A CHORUS LINE comenzaba su historia en el Off-Broadway Photo
UN DIA COMO HOY... A CHORUS LINE comenzaba su historia en el Off-Broadway
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 15, 2025

Tal día como hoy, en 1975, arrancaban en el Public Theater de Nueva York las primeras funciones previas de uno de los musicales más icónicos de la historia de Broadway.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at West Valley Arts is Arrestingly Engrossing Photo
Review: A CHORUS LINE at West Valley Arts is Arrestingly Engrossing
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 14, 2025

The 50th anniversary production of A CHORUS LINE at West Valley Arts is utterly engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable.  West Valley Arts, which performs at Hale Centre Theatre’s former space, is one of the premier theatre companies in the state and, as always, is putting out astonishing theatre that deserves to be seen.
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION at Birdland Photo
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

“Jamie deRoy & friends” will present The Kleinbort Collection, a one night only cabaret featuring songs by award winning composer and lyricist Barry Kleinbort
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOT Photo
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 20 Photo
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Review: A CHORUS LINE, Sadler's Wells Photo
Review: A CHORUS LINE, Sadler's Wells
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 3, 2024

The show is in itself show-stopping. The cast of accomplished triple-threats swaps tense competition for a jubilant celebration of form. In a post-pandemic industry that’s suffered cuts to the arts across all areas, it’s disheartening to see an artist’s quality of life hasn’t exactly progressed much. But, gosh, they make it look so beautiful.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at JCC Centerstage Theatre Photo
Review: A CHORUS LINE at JCC Centerstage Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Jul 15, 2024

Reviewing summer youth theatre productions is always an assignment I eagerly anticipate, because I’m reminded of the treasure trove of young theatrical talent that Rochester has to offer. Summer youth shows in Rochester (Blackfriars Theatre and JCC both have them) consistently feature professional-caliber performers, choreography, and production designs, and the JCC CenterStage Theatre’s 2024 production of “A Chorus Line” is no different.
Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre Photo
Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 2, 2024

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.
A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Zonnehuis in November Photo
A CHORUS LINE Comes To The Zonnehuis in November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

Happily Ever After Productions has announced its latest theatrical endeavor, the iconic musical 'A Chorus Line,' set to take the stage at the Zonnehuis Theatre from November 13th to 17th, 2024.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of A CHORUS LINE at Curve Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of A CHORUS LINE at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released for A CHORUS LINE opening at Curve from 28 June – 13 July, followed by a summer run at Sadler’s Wells and a UK Tour.
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Theater By The Sea Photo
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Theater By The Sea
by Christopher Verleger - Jun 5, 2024

Theater By The Sea welcomes the summer and kicks off its 91st season with a dazzling, spirited production of the revered, legendary Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, ‘A Chorus Line.’
Theatre By The Sea's 91st Season Opens With A CHORUS LINE Next Week Photo
Theatre By The Sea's 91st Season Opens With A CHORUS LINE Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Theatre By The Sea will open its 2024 Summer Season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line, which will be presented from May 29 - June 22, 2024.
Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More! Photo
Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program.   Learn more about the lineup here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024
by - Apr 30, 2024

Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
A CHORUS LINE to be Presented at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center This Spring Photo
A CHORUS LINE to be Presented at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

A Chorus Line will be presented at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center in April and May. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For Non-Replica A CHORUS LINE UK Tour Photo
Cast Set For Non-Replica A CHORUS LINE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of Curve's smash-hit production of A CHORUS LINE. Learn more about the tour here!
Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings Photo
Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.
Concord Theatricals Awards A CHORUS LINE Licensing Package To Ten Schools In Under-Re Photo
Concord Theatricals Awards A CHORUS LINE Licensing Package To Ten Schools In Under-Resourced Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

Concord Theatricals is granting ten under-resourced schools the licensing package for A CHORUS LINE. Learn more about the package and the winners!
Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY Photo
Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024

Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Edward Kleban written?

Edward Kleban has written 2 shows including A Chorus Line (Lyricist), A Class Act (Composer).

What awards has Edward Kleban been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Class Act, Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Chorus Line and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Chorus Line.

What awards has Edward Kleban won?

Outstanding Music & Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Chorus Line, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Chorus Line, and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Chorus Line.

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