“A honed production that hits all the high notes… seamless transitions between the staging and dance”

At the helm of this production is director and choreographer Julie Tomaino, whose talent for both jobs results in seamless transitions between the staging and dance. For example, near the beginning of the show, when Tommy and Nick are led to jail, their steps with the guards evolve naturally into choreography. And while the Broadway production’s choreography consisted of a lot of passionate step touches, Tomaino, assisted by Shannon Hanbury, has incorporated plenty of variety into the moves, adding sparkle to the numbers.

VINCE KANASOOT