The musical A Chorus Line has music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, and a book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante. It is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during auditions for a musical, providing a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer and the life events that shaped their decisions to become dancers.
During this service, five Asbury members share in a similarly powerful way during the "Main Audition" segment. Rev. Billy Hester, the Director, speaks from behind the scenes, while the Asburians preach a "lay sermon" that will inspire you. Listen with your heart.
The Other 2015 God on Broadway Services:
October 4: Les Miserables
October 18: Man of La Mancha
October 25: Shrek the Musical
MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
MUSICIANS:
Piano: Ray Ellis
Organ/Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard:Â Randy Canady
SETS:
Linda Combs
PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Patrick Prokop
Video Editor: Patrick Prokop
Lighting: Christina Focht
Audio: Barry Parker
SPECIAL THANKS:
Every Sunday at Asbury, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the day so meaningful and wonderful for us and our visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith â our Hospitality Team, our Ushers and Greeters, our Nursery Workers, and our Children's Church Teachers.
NOTE:
All music used by the Asbury Memorial Choir has been purchased, and there is never any illegal duplication or copyright infringement. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Choir is a volunteer choir and does not perform for a paid audience, nor does it charge admission for the "God on Broadway" Worship Series. There are no known copyright restrictions being violated as a result of these productions.
WARM-UP ANDÂ OPENING: "I Hope I Get It"
Dancers:Â Gretchen Greene School of Dance, Directed by Trina Dodd Dunn
Music: From the Original Broadway Cast Recording
Assistant Choreographer: Tim Etheridge
Piano:Â Ray Ellis
SCENE AUDITIONS: Jonah and the Whale
Assistant Choreographer: Tim Ethridge
Assistant Director:Â Ray Ellis
SONG: "At the Ballet"
Singers: Cheri Hester, Laura Keena Wile, Gretchen Stelzer
Piano: Ray Ellis
SERMON: The Main Audition
Rev. Billy Hester
Shane Conner
Mair Campbell
Dwight Campbell
Pam Parker Kress
Sandy McCloud
Scripture: Based on the Book of Jonah (see "Jonah and the Whale" segment above)
Audio Version (mp3)
MUSIC FOR THE OFFERTORY: "What I Did for Love" FINALE AND BENEDICTION: "One"
Singers: Laura Keena Wile, Gretchen Stelzer
Choir: Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Dancers: Gretchen Greene School of Dance, Directed by Trina Dodd Dunn
Assistant Choreographer: Tim Ethridge
Music: From the Original Broadway Cast Recording
Song: "Here I Am, Lord," Cheri Hester
We hope you feel blessed by this service!