“Strictly Ballroom” started out on stage: Baz Luhrmann’s cult film about competitive dancing was originally a student play. His own musical adaptation,revised since its Australian premiere two years ago, brings it full circle but, and in doing so,loses its tongue-in-cheek tone. Despite a lush staging from choreographer-director Drew McOnie, this out-of-town tryout in Leeds... Read more »
Source: variety.com