A Chorus Line '77 Playbill

The simple design of this Playbill for the Broadway production A Chorus Line does an adequate job of representing an overall view of the production while not giving away the entire musical. This musical is unique because it incorporates a thrilling energy of music and dancing. A Chorus Line eventually became one of the most iconic shows in theater history. By having this show under the headline Playbill, it accredits this production as a valid part of the theater world. The Playbill design itself uses yellow to make a bold statement and make viewers aware of the name over all productions.

The typography of the design on the front resembles a 70s look and is the redundant title fills the page in a creative way. There is a small space holding imagery at the top of the program design and this hints to the storyline where many people want to audition to hopefully obtain a role in the play. Because the Playbill font is not the typical Playbill font used today, it demonstrates the change over time in the industry, and the eventual conclusion of the Playbill font seen now.