TO DANCE - A new musical about a Russian Jewish ballet dancer

Dancing in the Dark Productions presents TO DANCE - The Musical as part of the 19th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC. Performances will take place at VENUE #7: The Theatre at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th Street, NY, NY 10003.

8/18 @ 8:30pm; 8/21 @ 8:45pm; 8/23 @ 5:45pm; 8/27 @ 9:00pm and 8/30 @ 1:45pm.

Set in Cold War Russia, this musical drama, filled with passion and intrigue, relates the true story of Valery Panov, a Russian Jewish ballet dancer, and his struggle to be allowed to dance. This tale of persecution and perseverance is also a passionate love story and TO DANCE comes to life through humor, music and dance.

Though Panov’s dancing career was destroyed by the time he finally emigrated to Israel in 1974, Panov never lost his persistent optimism. Today, he’s inspiring and guiding a new generation of dancers into the spotlight as Artistic Director of Panov Ballet Theatre in Ashdod, Israel.

“To see my life and my struggle finally brought to light in this new musical...it is very, very exciting,” says Mr. Panov. “It is the right time and the right place...These days we see history repeating itself. This political situation between Russia and the rest of the world brings me back to all that I went through...TO DANCE - The Musical is important not only because of the story of my personal life as an artist, but also as a reminder to people of how fragile life is."

“From the moment I saw Panov dance, his fiery intensity was evident. I was drawn to bring Panov’s story to the stage because of its blend of tragic elements and its beacon of hope. It’s a David and Goliath story that resonates to artists and people everywhere.” - Kyra Robinov, Librettist/Lyricist.

Set in Cold War Russia, this musical drama, filled with passion and intrigue, relates the true story of Valery Panov, a Russian Jewish ballet dancer, and his struggle to be allowed to dance. Source: Youtube

Tickets are $18 and available soon at ToDanceTheMusical.com.

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