story , the twists and surprises , and adds a sly self-awareness that keeps it relevant . The Sting is a rollicking musical comedy confidence game that we are eager to play with the Paper Mill audiences .” Buzz-wise , things don ’ t get much hotter than the buzz surrounding Half Time . From the director / choreographer of Kinky Boots comes the incredible true story of ten ordinary seniors with extraordinary dreams who audition to dance at halftime for a major basketball team . Only after making the cut do they learn they won ’ t be dancing tap , salsa or swing — instead , they will bring down the house with a style that is entirely new to them : hip-hop . Take the uplifting journey with these dreamers — and the young coaches who inspire them along the way — as they battle selfdoubt , stereotypes and even each other for a chance to bust a move at center court in front of 20,000 screaming fans . Together they remind us that in life , when the odds are stacked against you and the challenges seem too great to overcome , it ’ s not the end of the game — it ’ s Half Time , which opens at Paper Mill on May 31 . “ I am thrilled our new musical Half Time will be a part of the very exciting 2017-2018 Paper Mill season ,” stated Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell . “ Half Time celebrates the singular power of music and
story , the twists and surprises , and adds a sly self-awareness that keeps it relevant . The Sting is a rollicking musical comedy confidence game that we are eager to play with the Paper Mill audiences .” Buzz-wise , things don ’ t get much hotter than the buzz surrounding Half Time . From the director / choreographer of Kinky Boots comes the incredible true story of ten ordinary seniors with extraordinary dreams who audition to dance at halftime for a major basketball team . Only after making the cut do they learn they won ’ t be dancing tap , salsa or swing — instead , they will bring down the house with a style that is entirely new to them : hip-hop . Take the uplifting journey with these dreamers — and the young coaches who inspire them along the way — as they battle selfdoubt , stereotypes and even each other for a chance to bust a move at center court in front of 20,000 screaming fans . Together they remind us that in life , when the odds are stacked against you and the challenges seem too great to overcome , it ’ s not the end of the game — it ’ s Half Time , which opens at Paper Mill on May 31 . “ I am thrilled our new musical Half Time will be a part of the very exciting 2017-2018 Paper Mill season ,” stated Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell . “ Half Time celebrates the singular power of music and