How to Dance in Ohio
Book and Lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik
Music by Jacob Yandura
Choreographed by Mayte Natalio
Directed by Sammy Cannold
Belasco Theatre
December 6, 2023
Production website
💉💉 out of 5.

Of my 10 shows that I saw on this trip I was most looking forward to seeing How to Dance in Ohio, but it was my least favorite show. I was so excited to witness a show that brought the inclusion of a cast of individuals who were self-identifying as people with autism. I thought it a great chance to give voice to people who would not normally be seen on Broadway. But, as the show made clear, no special exception, was to be given to any of them. They were going to be judged – – in fact, they wanted to be judged, on their own merits – – and it just didn’t work.