Broadway has been littered in recent years with stage adaptations of popular films, and its no wonder why.
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And like the film, the stage version follows the would-be dancers as they navigate larger coming-of-age issues.
‘How to Dance in Ohio’.Curtis Brown
Tommy (Conor Tague) wants to pass his drivers test.
Drew (Liam Pearce) must decide if he is going to move away from home to attend college.
Caroline (Amelia Fei) has to converse with a stranger.
‘How to Dance in Ohio’.Curtis Brown
The seven actors playing Dr. Amigos clients are all autistic and they are fantastic.
As Drew, Pearce is an absolute force.
He also soars on the rousing Building Momentum, which carries the musical to its crowd-pleasing conclusion.
‘How to Dance in Ohio’.Curtis Brown
Many numbers drift in and out without leaving much of a mark.
And attempts to flesh the story out beyond the group of seven mostly fall flat.
And the music as a whole is only okay.
‘How to Dance in Ohio’.Curtis Brown
