By the end of the first act, the stage is divided by a fence, those with red armbands on one side, those with blue on the other. This vaguely topical obstacle is what keeps these lovers apart. The story is pretty simple, and it needs to be, because it’s told exclusively through a series of dance numbers set to borrowed pop songs. The production has the feel of a pop concert, with the ingratiating performers dancing up the aisles and exhorting the audience to respond. (The young audience surrounding me responded enthusiastically.)

Source: New York Times February 03, 2020 01:52 UTC