chorus boy
Musical background performer
A chorus boy is a male dancer who performs in the ensemble of a musical theater production, typically in coordinated group numbers rather than solo roles.
The term parallels chorus girl and carries similar connotations of youth, attractiveness, and being part of the anonymous background rather than the featured cast: He started as a chorus boy on Broadway before landing lead roles.
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- kick lineRow of synchronized dancers
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- musicalSung theatrical production
show tune · song and dance · backup · back row · stage · stage door · dressing room · spotlight · rehearsal · kicks · tights · dance belt · jazz hands · dance captain · eight count · triple threat · audition · hoofer
- Dancersdancer, ballet dancer, tap dancer, modern dancer, contemporary dancer
- stage dancersshowgirl, cabaret dancer, trouper
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
- Behind the Scenesbackstage, stunt double, body double, understudy, stand-in
chorus boyleading man
Principal male actor
male lead · star · principal · lead actor · headliner
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