Back to see "A Chorus Line" in the West End

Thirty-five years ago, in the Summer of 1978, a fifteen-year-old Dick Craddock traveled to London on a student exchange program.

I believe it was his first time on an airplane, and certainly his first time overseas. He's told me that on the flight to London, he listened to the (then new) Original Broadway Cast recording of "A Chorus Line", through the airplanes entertainment system, the entire flight. He had never heard it before, and fell in love with it.

Once he arrived in London, his host family asked if there was anything special he'd like to do. He asked if they could go to the West End to see show. They brought him to see "A Chorus Line" and another time to see "Jesus Christ Superstar".

These two show remain his favorite musicals. He can sing all of the lyrics and play all the songs. He can speak every word in the soundtrack.

"Step, Kick, Kick, Leap, Kick, Touch....again!"

Early this year, when we were figuring out where we should vacation next, Dick did a little research and found that "A Chorus Line" was being revived in the West End for the first time since he had seen it in 1978.

Our decision was made. We checked to see what other shows would be playing during the run of "A Chorus Line" and planned our entire trip around seeing three shows.

...and here we are.

I'm so happy that I am able to see this show with Dick, here in the West End, where he was so excited to see it 35 years ago.

The show was wonderful, and everything we had hoped it would be. :)