C'mon, C'mon Get Happy

March 22, 2017


In a sea of angsty lyrical pieces, it’s so nice to see choreography that makes you feel warm and fuzzy once in a while. At the A.C.E. Awards last year, choreographer Al Blackstone’s submission, Brown Eyed Girl, was exactly what we needed: a big-hearted, witty, kind of hilarious depiction of a couple’s online—and then in-person—meeting. It was such a standout, in fact, that Blackstone won the grand prize, $15,000 to put on his own show in NYC.

Fast-forward to this year: Blackstone’s show, Happy We’ll Be, opens tonight at The Roseland Ballroom. Based on what we’ve seen of his work—and the show’s title!—we’re guessing it’ll be delightful, upbeat fun. The “dance narrative,” as Blackstone is calling it, will have four performances through July 30. Get your tickets now—and get happy!