TAKE THE LEAD
World Premiere
MAR 29–APR 27, 2025
Set in the pulsating heart of New York City, Take The Lead is a joyful new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas. This electrifying tale is the true story of Pierre Dulaine, a former professional dancer who, against all odds, brought the art of ballroom dance into New York City public schools. This world-premiere musical spotlights a dynamic fusion of ballroom and hip-hop in its music and choreography with a book by Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins (Schmigadoon!) and a score by Elliah Heifetz and Zeniba Now with music production by !llmind.. Take The Lead will be co-choreographed by Jennifer Weber (& Juliet) and Maria Torresand directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli (Newsies).