How to Dance in Ohio
2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
How to Dance in Ohio - 2023 Broadway History , Info & More
Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY
Experience something remarkable for the whole family! How to Dance in Ohio is a “joyful and uplifting new musical” (Time Out New York) exploring the universal need to connect and the courage it takes to step out into the world. Based on a true story, this “feel-good milestone” (The New York Times) follows a group of young adults and their families navigating change and preparing for a spring formal dance—a rite of passage that breaks open their daily routines in Columbus, Ohio. Starring seven autistic actors, How to Dance in Ohio is “an exuberant coming-of-age musical comedy with a superb cast” (The Wall Street Journal). Don’t miss “Broadway’s most original new musical” (The Daily Beast) this holiday season!
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Review: ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ Is Broadway’s Most Original New Musical
9 / 10
“An object at rest stays at rest,” Liam sings in his final song, “Building Momentum,” which is a song about crafting one’s own destiny, the future that makes sense to you. And in the decisions and end-points of the characters on stage—and in their final rock-out dance and singing—that is the emphatic common theme. The song is not a plea for understanding and acceptance of any kind. It is, like the rest of How to Dance in Ohio, a funny, joyful, and cheering assertion of both diversity and self-determination.
HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO: TALENTED CAST OVERCOMES EARNEST-BUT-ORDINARY MATERIAL
6 / 10
But good intentions alone, alas, do not a compelling musical make. The intentions are good, the core performances are good (and in some cases better than that), and the audience is likely to sit there rooting for the success of the characters in their quest to attend a prom-like dance in Ohio. On the other side of the ledger, though, is a score that is little more than functional (with exceptions as hereinafter noted), and a book that devolves into flimsy musical comedy style. The central performers earn our admiration, and the benefit of any doubts we might have; but How to Dance in Ohio offers only moderate entertainment, and moderate entertainment is unlikely to prove strong enough to attract sufficient audiences to get through the long cold winter.
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by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio, which concludes its Broadway run this Sunday, February 11, 2024, was recorded for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives, preserving it to be viewed in the future by theatre professionals.
by Sidney Paterra - February 11, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on February 11, 2024, following 27 previews and 72 regular performances at the Belasco Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 2, 2024
Check out photos and video from Teacher's Night on Broadway!
by Ben Cameron - January 27, 2024
Watch video highlights from the cast of How To Dance In Ohio at Broadway Sessions!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2024
Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio, inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name, and Mentra, a neurodiversity employment network, are partnering to host a Resume Writing Workshop in New York City this month.
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2024
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Nick Gaswirth, who is currently appearing in How to Dance in Ohio! Nick told us all about his backstage routines, pre-show rituals, and more!
by Joshua Wright - January 21, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following 99 performances (27 previews and 72 regular performances) at the Belasco Theater.
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2024
The original Broadway cast recording of the new musical How to Dance in Ohio, is available digitally on all platforms. Listen to the full album here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio is partnering with the Autistic Theatremakers Alliance.
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio is now running on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre and you can catch a first look at 'Drift' performed by Madison Kopec and the rest of the company below!
by A.A. Cristi - January 8, 2024
Broadway performer Monette McKay, whose credits include Come From Away, Memphis, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia!, has launched small batch ceramics business, Symphony Clay. Recently, McKay collaborated with her former Come From Away co-star and current How To Dance In Ohio star Caesar Samayoa on custom opening night gifts for the show's company.
by Nicole Rosky - January 8, 2024
In this video, watch as Liam Pearce and the cast of How to Dance in Ohio perform 'Waves and Wires'.
by Stephi Wild - January 8, 2024
Members of the cast and creative team of How to Dance in Ohio recently chatted with PBS NewsHour about the importance of Austism representation on Broadway, and more! Check out the video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 3, 2024
How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway has cancelled today's January 3rd matinee due to illness in the company.
by Team BWW - January 4, 2024
Ashley Wool is an autistic actor making her Broadway debut in the new musical, How to Dance in Ohio, currently running at the Belasco Theatre. Below, read her first person essay on how arts education helped her navigate the complexities of life on the autism spectrum.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2023
Watch as ABC News goes behind the scenes of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2023
Discover the heartfelt stories of the cast members making their Broadway debut in How to Dance in Ohio. Hear their experiences, reflections, and the significance of this groundbreaking musical.
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2023
In this video, watch as we take you to the opening night red carpet for How to Dance in Ohio with special guests, including Paula Abdul, Alex Brightman, Natasha Bedingfield, Sutton Foster, Megan McGinniss, and more!
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2023
In this video, watch as the whole cast and creative team hits the red carpet before the opening night curtain went up at the Belasco Theatre for How to Dance in Ohio!
by Jennifer Broski - December 11, 2023
What happens when you combine heartfelt documentary with big Broadway musical? Something like what is happening eight times a week at the Belasco Theatre, where How to Dance in Ohio just celebrated its opening. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - December 11, 2023
The Belasco Theatre was the place to be as Broadway celebrated the opening of the final musical of 2023. How to Dance in Ohio – inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name – is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the company arrivals here!
by Blair Ingenthron - December 10, 2023
How to Dance in Ohio, with book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik, music by Jacob Yandura, choreography by Mayte Natalio, and direction by Sammi Cannold, opened on Broadway on December 10th at the Belasco Theatre. The musical is inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. See what the critics had to say!
by A.A. Cristi - December 8, 2023
First look video has been released from the new musical How to Dance in Ohio – inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name – which is set to open this Sunday, December 10 the Belasco Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 7, 2023
Multi-Grammy Award winning music icons Ludacris and Paula Abdul have joined P3 Productions, and Tony Award-winning entertainment mini-studio Level Forward, on the producing team of the new Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio.
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How to Dance in Ohio - 2023 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Rebekah Greer Melocik |
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Liam Pearce |
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Special Award | Authentic Autistic Representation Team |
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