A newly released video offers a first listen to some of the songs from the new musical Take the Lead鈥攃urrently making its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse鈥攁long with its leading lady, Cheetah Girls star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton. Hear her sing "Hold, Please" and "My Kids" from the new musical above.
The show officially opens April 6 after beginning previews March 29, with the run set to continue through April 27. Adapted from the 2006 dance film by Dianne Houston, the musical is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli.
Bailon-Houghton leads the company as Arianna, opposite Vincent Jamal Hooper as Rock, Savy Jackson as La Rhette, Tam Mutu as Pierre Dulaine, and Matthew Risch as Alan.
The cast also includes Eric Ascione, Megan Elyse Fulmer, Gaelen Gilliland, David Jennings, Dillon Lehman, Natalia Nieves, Justin O鈥橞rien, Kevin Trinio鈥疨erdido, Ryan Raffloer, Deon Releford-Lee, Cristian Rodriguez, Kiki Rodriguez, Jonalyn Saxer, Tatiana Seliverstova, SeQuoiia, Grace Slear, Salome Smith, Stephani Sosa, Christian Whan, and Zo毛 Zimmerman. Casting is by The Telsey Office.
Inspired by the true story of Pierre Dulaine, the work tracks the former pro dancer who brings ballroom dancing into New York City public schools. The film, which starred Antonio Banderas, has been adapted by book writers Robert Cary and Jonathan Tollins, with songs by Elliah Heifetz and Zeniba Now. Jennifer Weber (& Juliet) and Maria Torres (So You Think You Can Dance) co-choreograph.
Musically, the production features music supervision by Bill Sherman, music direction by Geoffrey Ko, and orchestrations and arrangements by Bill Sherman and Ko. The creative team also includes scenic designer Paul Tate DePoo III, costume designer Jen Caprio, lighting designers Justin Townsend and Nick Solyom, sound designer Walter Trarbach, and hair, wig, and makeup designer Earon Chew Nealey. Molly Meg Legal serves as production stage manager.
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