Colorful group of dancers in traditional attire performing on stage with a dark background and lightning effects.
Bright orange background with a yellow, textured, flower-shaped central area containing purple and pink text that reads 'A Beat of Our Own' and 'A Bangin' New Musical'.

Book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew

Music and Lyrics by Sam Willmott

Choreography by Rujuta Vaidya

Directed by Stafford Arima

Coming Soon to

october 7 - 25, 2026

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From Birmingham Rep production under previous title Bhangra Nation

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, South Asian American dancersteammates Mary and Preeti find themselves bound for Nationals. But when they clash over Mary's plan to fuse multiple Indian styles into their routine, she 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, ready to step their way into brand-new identities... or trip all over themselves. Whatever comes first.. But do they stand a chance against Preeti and her team of bhangra all-stars?

Directed by Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima and featuring 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.

Two actors sitting back to back on a dark stage, each focused on a phone, with a geometric light pattern on the floor.
Group of performers dancing on stage, dressed in traditional Indian attire, with smiles and energetic poses.
A group of six performers on stage dressed in traditional Indian costumes, standing in a line with colorful flags, with dramatic lighting and fog creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Two young women dancing and celebrating in a colorful bedroom with posters, photos, and decorations on the walls.
Scene from a stage production featuring two main actors standing on a cart surrounded by pink and purple large flowers, with other performers in colorful costumes in the background.