[RainbowJude]

There was a book that I read during my M.A. that analysed the scores of several musicals and it really ripped A Chorus Line to shreds as far as I can rememeber - so much so that although each chapter used illustrations of the score to illustrate the points of the author's argument, the section on A Chorus Line had none because the rights were denied after the A Chorus Line representatives read the analysis. And I remember being quite shocked at the extent of the author's criticism but I was also convinced by his argument.

I'd love to have another look at that chapter I think the book was called The Broadway Musical: A Critical and Musical Survey and the author Joseph P. Swain - has anyone else read that chapter? If so, what did you think?

Later days
David

[timmy_boy6]

I think the score for A Chorus Line is fantastic, particulary for its era. I did A Chorus Line earlier this year and the only song i got sick of, well i hated it from the start, was "And..."
The melodies, repitition and contrasts are very reflective of what the script is trying to get across.
I could talk forever about ACL, so i'll leave it here! I think its a fanastic show score and script!

Timmmmmmmy!