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How to Dance in Ohio at Beck Center for the Arts
Dates: 12/4/2026 - 1/3/2027
📍 Theatre: Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Lakewood, OH
Lakewood, OH 44107
Tickets: $23–$46
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Based on the documentary, How to Dance in Ohio follows a group of teens with autism as they prepare for a dance that will challenge their comfort zones, expectations, and ideas of independence. As they navigate friendships, family dynamics, and first love, they discover what it means to go on this adolescent journey. A musical with a ton of heart, it celebrates all identities and human dynamics.
Book and Lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik and Music by Jacob Yandura.
Based on Alexandra Shiva's documentary film How to Dance in Ohio.
Added performances are Saturday, December 5, 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm ONLY. Thursday, December 10, 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm. Matinee at 2:30 pm AND 7:30 pm on Saturday December 19, 2026. Sunday, December 27 will have a 2:30 pm and a 7:30 pm curtain. Saturday, January 2, 2027 will be a matinee at 2:30 pm ONLY.
Special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Regional premiere.
Content Advisory
Sensory and Content Considerations: The show includes loud music, loud sounds, bright lights, flashing lights, and themes related to anxiety, independence, and social stress.
Not All-Representational: While the show is acclaimed for its representation, it focuses on specific individuals and does not represent the entire spectrum of autism.
Sound limiting headphones: A limited number of sound limiting headphones may be borrowed from customer service during this production. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with headphones that best meet their needs
News About How to Dance in Ohio at Beck Center for the Arts
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For Beck Center 26-27 Season
April 29, 2026 Beck Center for the Arts announced its 94th professional theater season, featuring a world premiere comedy by Cleveland playwright Eric Coble, regional premiere musicals, and a collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music Theater Program.
World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House
May 08, 2023 Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.About the Theatre
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