"The American Heartland Theatre's Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Rogers Musical is a high-spirited tribute to the headstrong Texas hoofer who walked away from her partnership with Fred Astaire at the peak of their success. It earns its keep on sweat, hustle and a score I'm tempted to call swell — especially when the talented ensemble taps through "We're in the Money" or "I Got Rhythm."
Musical director Anthony Edwards finally gets songs worth his talent. Dancers come in twos and fours, in solos and in full-ensemble extravaganzas, executing director Jeremy Benton's choreography with dash and verve."
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