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Take the Lead

Take the Lead
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Theatre: Paper Mill Playhouse
Status: Currently On
(March 29, 2025 - April 27, 2025 )
  • Rehearsal: February 24, 2025
  • Preview: March 29, 2025
  • Open: April 16, 2025
  • Close: April 27, 2025
Musical - World Premiere

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.

Staff & Creative Team

Producer:

Paper Mill Playhouse

Casting Director:

The Telsey Office

Press Agent:

Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Production Stage Manager:

Molly Meg Legal

Book Writer:

Robert Cary
Jonathan Tolins

Music & Lyrics:

Elliah Heifetz
Zeniba Now

Director & Choreographer:

Christopher Gattelli

Choreographer:

Jennifer Weber
Maria Torres

Settings:

Paul Tate DePoo III

Costumes:

Jen Caprio

Lighting:

Justin Townsend

Sound:

Walter Trarbach

Wig and Hair Designer:

Earon Nealy

Cast

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
03/29/2025 - 04/27/2025
Vincent Jamal Hooper
03/29/2025 - 04/27/2025
Savy Jackson
03/29/2025 - 04/27/2025
Tam Mutu
03/29/2025 - 04/27/2025
Matthew Risch
03/29/2025 - 04/27/2025