Show: A BEAT OF OUR OWN
Theater: McCarter Theatre Center
Theater Website: https://www.mccarter.org/
Show runs: 10/07/2026 to 10/25/2026
A BEAT OF OUR OWN
A New Musical
Book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew
Music and Lyrics by Sam Willmott
Musical Staging by Jesse Robb
Choreographed by Rujuta Vaidya
Directed by Stafford Arima
October 7-25, 2026
Matthews Theatre
Run Time: 2 hour 30 minutes, including intermission
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown comes A BEAT OF OUR OWN — a brand-new musical comedy that pulls you straight into the pulsating rhythms, kaleidoscopic colors and raw energy of competitive bhangra dance.
After leading their college team to victory at the Michigan State Championships, teammates Mary and Preeti find themselves bound for Nationals.
But when they clash over Mary’s plan to fuse multiple Indian styles into their routine, Mary breaks off and forms her own squad. There’s only one problem: aside from her chaotic roommate Sunita, none of the new recruits have ever danced before. Armed with a new sense of purpose — and a little help from a former Bollywood star — Mary sets out to mold a ragtag group of lovable misfits into title-worthy contenders. But do they stand a chance against Preeti and her team of bhangra all-stars?
Directed by Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima and featuring musical staging by Tony Award nominee Jesse Robb, choreography from Rujuta Vaidya, music and lyrics by Sam Willmott, and a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew, this hilarious, heartfelt show is a proud celebration of what happens when a fractured community finds common ground through the power of dance, creativity and understanding.
Principal Foundation Support: The Roy Cockrum Foundation
Produced by special arrangement with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig
This production is made possible in part by Neha and Shalin Shah.
With additional support from:
Alanna and Chandler Bocklage; Jignya Desai; Haldeman Lexus of Princeton; National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Frank Young Fund for New Musicals; and Dr. Abhinav Sinha and Mrs. Kavita Sinha
Opening Night In Kind Sponsor: Nimbu: Indian Street Food.
Theater Address: 91 University Pl, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (609) 258-2787
Price: See Ticket URL
Purchase tickets online: https://www.mccarter.org/abeatofourown
