This play won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1976, became one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, and became a film in 1985. What is its name?

This groundbreaking musical was revolutionary for its time, pulling back the curtain on the lives of Broadway's unsung heroes: the chorus dancers. Conceived, directed, and choreographed by Michael Bennett, the show was developed from a series of taped workshop sessions where real-life dancers shared their personal stories, fears, and aspirations. Instead of a traditional plot, the musical is structured as an audition for a new show, with a demanding director asking the performers on a bare stage to reveal who they are behind their headshots.

The show's raw honesty and emotional depth resonated powerfully with both critics and audiences. Its immense success was validated with numerous accolades, including the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a rare honor for a musical. It became a cultural phenomenon and a box office juggernaut, running for 6,137 performances and holding the title of the longest-running show in Broadway history until it was surpassed in the 1990s. The story's universal appeal led to a major film adaptation in 1985, directed by Richard Attenborough, solidifying its place in entertainment history.