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Deep Dive: Every Little Step (2008)

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Every Little Step
Every Little Step is a documentary that follows the casting process of the 2006 Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. It features informal interviews with Broadway dancers, originally conducted by Michael Bennett, which serve as the foundation for the musical. The film includes personal stories from dancers who auditioned, alongside recollections from original cast members like Donna McKechnie and Baayork Lee, as well as insights from composer Marvin Hamlisch and co-choreographer Bob Avian. The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008 and was later released in Japan under the title Broadway Broadway. It was shown at several film festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival, before a limited release in the US on April 17, 2009. The film has received positive reviews, with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 76 on Metacritic, indicating generally favorable reviews.

Why Watch

  • •See original cast members like Donna McKechnie share their stories.
  • •Find out how 3,000 dancers prepared for auditions.
  • •Meet the creative minds behind A Chorus Line's revival.

Did You Know

•3,000 dancers auditioned on the first day for the revival.
•The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008.
•The documentary was released in Japan as 'Broadway Broadway' in October 2008.
•The film has a runtime of 96 minutes.

Perfect For

Broadway enthusiastsDance loversTheater history buffs