(PRINCETON, NJ) -- For a limited time, McCarter Theatre is offering the opportunity to stream McCarter's presentation of A Beat of Our Own wherever you are! Exclusive at-home, non-transferable streaming access to this high-definition film of the production, produced and filmed in Princeton, NJ, is available now through Monday, November 8 at 12:00pm. Streaming must be completed by Tuesday, November 9, 2026 at 12:00pm.
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.
Streaming is available for $25. Click here to order. More information is at https://www.mccarter.org/abeatofourownstreaming.
McCarter is one of the country’s flagship theaters and a vibrant center for community and the performing arts. Located on the campus of Princeton University, the company is an independent nonprofit, serving as a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub for arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages.
A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence dates back to its first performances in 1930. Our Town, You Can’t Take It with You, and Bus Stop all premiered at McCarter, paving the way for a long history of launching remarkable works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances worldwide.
The company is equally revered for presenting global artists on its stages, including Yo-Yo Ma, Samara Joy, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart, Caetano Veloso, Rhiannon Giddens, Patti Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Lake Street Dive, and Herbie Hancock. Of the 100,000 community members who engage with McCarter each year, more than 5,000 are students participating in educational programs in Princeton, Trenton, and schools across the region. McCarter leads with values of justice, joy, and beauty in belonging—creating a space where artists and audiences can come together to celebrate the power of live performance.
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
@ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
Sunday, Nov 01, 2026
@ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2026
@ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
Friday, Nov 06, 2026
@ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Friday, Nov 06, 2026
@ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
