Broadway legend David Belasco opened the Stuyvesant Theatre in 1907 and three years later, he renamed it after himself. Designed by architect George Keister and located at 111 W. 44th Street, the Belasco Theatre has outlasted dozens of its contemporaries, and actors and crew say the ghost of David Belasco visits his namesake theater to this day.
Experience something remarkable for the whole family! How to Dance in Ohio is a joyful new musical exploring the universal need to connect and the courage it takes to step out into the world. Based on a true story, this coming-of-age musical follows a group of young adults, played by seven autistic actors, 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. Don’t miss Broadway’s new original musical this holiday season!
SYNOPSIS:Based on the award-winning HBO documentary, How to Dance in Ohio
is a heart-filled new musical exploring the need to connect and the courage it takes to step out into the world. At a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio, seven autistic young adults prepare for a spring formal dance–a rite of passage that breaks open their routines and sets off hilarious and heartbreaking encounters with love, stress, excitement, and independence. How to Dance in Ohio is a story about people standing on the cusp of the next phase of their lives, facing their hopes and fears, ready to make a very big first move…and dance.
Belasco Theatre | 1910 |
Stuyvesant Theatre | 1907 |
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