Off-Broadway's 'Gotta Dance!' Sets Encore Run

The Broadway and film dance revue will return to Stage 42 this spring.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Broadway and film dance revue 'Gotta Dance!' will return Off-Broadway this spring for an encore run at Stage 42. Performances begin March 20, with opening night scheduled for March 31. The production highlights choreography from both stage and screen, featuring reconstructed numbers from classics including 'West Side Story,' 'White Christmas,' and 'Singin' in the Rain'.

Why it matters

The return of 'Gotta Dance!' to the Off-Broadway stage provides an opportunity for audiences to experience a celebration of musical theatre dance, paying tribute to the choreographers who helped shape Broadway and Hollywood dance.

The details

Created as a celebration of musical theatre dance, the production is co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Broadway choreographer Randy Skinner. The production previously played a limited engagement at Theatre at St. Jean's last year, produced by York Theatre Company. Music arrangements are by Eugene Gwozdz, who will also conduct a live orchestra for the Stage 42 run.

  • Performances begin on March 20, 2026.
  • Opening night is scheduled for March 31, 2026.

The players

Nikki Feirt Atkins

Co-director of 'Gotta Dance!'

Randy Skinner

Broadway choreographer and co-director of 'Gotta Dance!'

Eugene Gwozdz

Music arranger and conductor for the live orchestra for the Stage 42 run of 'Gotta Dance!'

York Theatre Company

Produced the previous limited engagement of 'Gotta Dance!' at Theatre at St. Jean's

Stage 42

The Off-Broadway venue hosting the encore run of 'Gotta Dance!'

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What’s next

Tickets for the 'Gotta Dance!' encore run at Stage 42 are now on sale to the general public.

The takeaway

The encore run of 'Gotta Dance!' at Stage 42 offers audiences a chance to experience a unique celebration of musical theatre dance, showcasing reconstructed numbers from classic Broadway and Hollywood productions.