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Mario Lopez Joins 'A Chorus Line'

It seems ironic for any well-known actor to enter the cast of "A Chorus Line," the musical designed to celebrate the chorus instead of the star. But until the current Broadway revival closes next month, the lead role of Zach, the god-like director who ultimately chooses which dancers stay or go home, is being played by "Saved By the Bell" hunk Mario Lopez.

Zach, who spends most of his time...

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