THE YORK THEATRE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, proudly presents the World Premiere of GOTTA DANCE with American Dance Machine
West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Pippin & More!
Conceived by NIKKI FEIRT ATKINS
Co-directed by NIKKI FEIRT ATKINS and RANDY SKINNER
Starring BRANDON BURKS, ANTHONY CANNARELLA, BARTON COWPERTHWAITE, DEANNA DOYLE, PALOMA GARCIA-LEE, JESSICA LEE GOLDYN, AFRA HINES, JESS LEPROTTO, KENDALL LESHANTI, DREW MINARD, GEORGINA PAZCOGUIN, SAMANTHA SIEGEL, TAYLOR STANLEY, and BLAKE ZELESNIKAR
LIMITED OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
November 25 – December 28, 2025 AT THE THEATRE AT ST. JEAN’S
OPENING NIGHT IS Wednesday, December 3 at 7 PM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT YORKTHEATRE.ORG/GOTTA-DANCE
THE YORK THEATRE (Joseph Hayward, Producing Artistic Director, Wendy Hall, General Manager) and AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, proudly present GOTTA DANCE, Co-Directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) and Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas, Dames at Sea), a thrilling celebration of the timeless art of musical theatre dance on stage and screen. The production runs November 25 – December 28, 2025, with an official opening night on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street, New York City). Tickets are $29-$54 and available at https://www.yorktheatre.org/gotta-dance.
GOTTA DANCE features inspired reconstructions from classic musicals such as West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Pippin, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and more, brought to life by some of Broadway’s most dazzling dancers. This joyous production pays tribute to the choreographers who shaped Broadway and Hollywood, including Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Gene Kelly, Michael Bennett, Susan Stroman, Billy Wilson, and others. Experience the steps and spirit that have defined generations of dance in a performance bursting with energy, heart, and Broadway brilliance.
The incredible cast of dancers includes Jessica Lee Goldyn, Brandon Burks, Anthony Cannarella, Barton Cowperthwaite, Deanna Doyle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Afra Hines, Jess LeProtto, Kendall Leshanti, Drew Minard, Georgina Pazcoguin, Samantha Siegel, Taylor Stanley, and Blake Zelesnikar.
The production features lighting design by Ken Billington, costume design by Marlene Hamm, sound design by Peter Brucker, scenic coordination by Noah Glaister, projection design by Brian Staton, and props supervision by Rich Klinger. The production also features casting by Jason Styres / The Casting Collaborative, production stage management by Nicole Caroselli, assistant stage management by Meg Meschino, production management by Kyle Schuller, vocal direction by Matt Lowy, and music direction by Eugene Gwozdz. Marketing by Innoruptiv. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
GOTTA DANCE plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, December 28:
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $29-$54 and available at https://www.yorktheatre.org/gotta-dance or by calling 862-235-0938. For groups of 10+ please contact Carol Ostrow at 212-265-8500. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the theater an hour prior to the performance.
Running Time: 90 minutes
Website: https://www.yorktheatre.org/gotta-dance
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BIOGRAPHIES
NIKKI FEIRT ATKINS (Founder and Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) trained at the Joffrey Ballet School and later with Lee Theodore. After dancing professionally, Nikki earned her M.D., training in pathology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia, and Cornell. She has since worked at the Joffrey Ballet School and with Chet Walker, assisting him in the early stages of The Jack Cole Project. In 2012, Nikki founded American Dance Machine for the 21st Century.
RANDY SKINNER (Co-Director, Additional Choreography) Broadway: 42nd Street (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, Olivier nominations), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Dames At Sea (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics nominations), Ain’t Broadway Grand (Tony, Outer Critics nominations), State Fair (Outer Critics nomination), After The Night And The Music (MTC/Friedman Theatre). Off Broadway: Lone Star Love and York Theatre’s Cheek To Cheek (Lortel nomination for both). City Center Encores: Do Re Mi, Of Thee I Sing, Face The Music, No No Nanette, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Lady Be Good.
AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (ADM21) revives and celebrates classic musical theater choreography. Originally founded in 1976 by Broadway luminary Lee Theodore as a “Living Archive,” ADM21 was reestablished in 2012 by Nikki Feirt Atkins to preserve iconic works with their original style—while keeping them fresh, relevant, and vibrant.
THE YORK THEATRE, “Where Musicals Come to Life,” is the only theatre in New York City—and one of very few in the world—dedicated to developing and fully producing new musicals and preserving notable shows from the past. For over five decades, York’s intimate, imaginative style of producing both original and classic musicals has resulted in critical acclaim and recognition from artists and audiences alike. Since 1997, The York has focused on new musicals in its Mainstage Series—most of them world, American, or New York premieres—by some of the field’s most esteemed creators and has also helped launch the careers of many talented new writers. Over 45 cast recordings from York Theatre productions are now available, including its acclaimed revival of CLOSER THAN EVER (2013 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Revival). Commercial transfers of such York premieres as THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!), SOUVENIR (Tony Award Nomination for actress Judy Kaye), and JOLSON & COMPANY, and revivals of PACIFIC OVERTURES and SWEENEY TODD (four Tony Nominations including Best Revival) have all showcased the importance of The York and its programs.
The York is the recipient of an Emmy Nomination, a special Drama Desk Award for “Developing and Producing New Musicals,” and a special Outer Critics Circle Award for “50 Years of Producing New and Classic Musicals.” The York is currently producing at The Theatre at St. Jean’s at 76th Street and Lexington Avenue.
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Listings Information:
Who: The York Theatre
What: GOTTA DANCE
Where: Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 East 76th Street, New York City
When: November 25 – December 28
How: Tickets are $29-$54 and available at https://www.yorktheatre.org/gotta-dance or by calling 862-235-0938.
GOTTA DANCE features inspired reconstructions from classic musicals such as West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Pippin, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and more, brought to life by some of Broadway’s most dazzling dancers.
