Musical 'Gotta Dance' to debut first in Chicago

Posted February 09, 2015 12:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

The unlikely creation of a senior citizen hip hop dance troupe was captured in the 2008 documentary "Gotta Dance," and now it's the inspiration for a new Broadway-bound musical.

The world premiere of "Gotta Dance" will be staged at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre from Dec. 13, 2015, through Jan. 17, 2016. It features a script by Chad Beguelin ("Aladdin") and Bob Martin ("The Drowsy Chaperone") with a score by composers Matthew Sklar ("Elf") and the late Marvin Hamlisch ("A Chorus Line") with lyrics by Nell Benjamin ("Legally Blonde").

Helming "Gotta Dance" is Tony Award-winning choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell ("Kinky Boots"), who already has another Windy City tryout this year with the previously announced Gloria Estefan world premiere "On Your Fewet!" That musical plays the Oriental Theatre in Chicago from June 2 to July 5.

"Gotta Dance" is part of the Broadway in Chicago fall 2015-16 subscription series. Group tickets are on sale now by calling (312) 977-1710, while individual tickets go on sale at a later date. Visit broadwayinchicago.com for more information.

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