'A Chorus Line' coming to Palatine

ArtReach Educational Theatre in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company is staging " A Chorus Line," book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, music composed by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Edward Kleban.

Desperate for work, 17 dancers compete for eight spots on a Broadway chorus line. Their stories unfold in song and dance as we learn more about each one. Who will make the cut?

A Chorus Line will be presented 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Harper College J Theater, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Reservations are recommended, call (630) 808-5852 or visit artreachspotlite.com.

Group discounts are available. Due to the mature nature of this show, anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

The show is directed by Dan Walsh of Chicago with vocal direction by Raquel Adorno of Chicago. Original Broadway choreography reproduced by Anne Santiago of Los Angeles, Dan Walsh of Chicago and Carol Bair of Schaumburg.

Principals in the cast include James Edward Dauphin of Chicago as Zach, Kara Powell of Dundee as Cassie, Meghan Kalbas of Palatine as Val, Dan Walsh of Chicago as Mike, Nisha Moorkoth of Palatine as Diana, Dustin Rothbart of Wheeling as Richie, Jonah Parra of Palatine as Paul, Carol Bair of Schaumburg as Sheila, Gabbi Jones of Arlington Heights as Maggie, Olivia Dal Porto of Lake Zurich as Connie, Lexi Seller of Lake Zurich as Kristine, Jack Williams of Palatine as Al, Sarah Beth Rabin of St. Charles as Judy, Livi Seller of Lake Zurich as Bebe, Ian Hoffman of Palatine as Mark, Steven Logan of Palatine as Don, Dan Naylor of Mount Prospect as Greg, Justin Lebo of Palatine as Bobby, and Peter Rasey of Chicago as Larry.