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#23 - How to Dance in Ohio: From Documentary to Broadway Musical

This episode features some of the key creative team behind the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, a heartwarming musical based on a true story that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum preparing for a spring formal dance... Read More

41 mins
Feb 9

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This episode features some of the key creative team behind the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, a heartwarming musical based on a true story that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum preparing for a spring formal dance. The show is praised for its uplifting message, its celebration of neurodiversity, and its talented cast, which features seven autistic actors. The event is moderated by 5 time Tony winning Broadway producer and co-founder of the Broadway Podcast Network Dori Berinstein, let’s begin. Our panelists are:

  • Sammi Cannold, Director
  • Alexandra Shiva, Film Director
  • Jacob Yandura, Composer
  • Ben Holtzman, Producer
  • Nicole D'Angelo, Assistant Musical Director & Script Supervisor

This event was organized as part of an ongoing live event series at the Jacob Burns Center called Life on the Stage: Conversation and Film, and is presented in partnership with The Entertainment Community Fund, a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Visit https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ to learn more. This podcast was produced by Broadway Podcast Network. For more information about the Jacob Burns Center and the Life on Stage event series, visit bpn.fm/lifeonstage.

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