High Strung Free Dance (2018) - full transcript

Number 13. Number 14.

49.

- 12. And number 43.
- Yes!

The rest of you,
thank you very much.

- Are you finished?
- Uh...

Yeah. I'm sorry.

- I couldn't help myself.
- Do you like the piano?

Yes. It...

It's-it's like playing
a Ferrari.

What do you usually play?

A beater Ford Fiesta.



Where is my assistant?

I think she went

to get change for my tip.

So you're the delivery boy?

- Yeah.
- The croissants

you brought last time
weren't fresh.

Oh, that-that wasn't me.

Uh, might want to try
our bagels, though.

They're-they're awesome.

But I'll-I'll tell my boss
about the stale thing.

Please do.

And next time you come,
play Schubert.

What do you mean,
come back and play your piano?

Yes.



Okay. Thank you.
I-I'm Charlie, by the way.

Don't come any closer!

Aleya!

- What are you doing here?
- Oh! I-I was just, I...

This is Madame Latour's
private quarters.

I told you to wait
in the foyer.

I'm sorry. I...

- Please, take a ten.
- Thank you. Uh...

I didn't... I'm so sorry.

Thank you, thank you, thanks.

Hey. How's it going?

Uh, you guys ever need
a piano player?

We got Joe.

- Does he ever take a vacation?
- Not in 30 years.

All right.

So have you ever heard
of extreme baking?

Hey! And finally he's back.

Hey. How's it going?

- How was the old bat?
- Uh, not happy.

- She said the croissants were stale.
- That's bull.

Did she come out of her cave
to tell you that?

No. Have you ever seen her?

Dude, no one has.

Hey, we're gonna go shoot some
hoops after work. You down?

- I got to practice.
- Ah, you got to live, too, man.

Yeah, well, for me,
that is living. See you.

First you've got to find
the kid, right? The port.

He's got to go find the key.
It's brutal. Don't think. Do.

You're never gonna get a shave
as manly as this.

Great decision.
You're a smart guy.

Hit me with that credit card.

- Thank you.
- I got you something.

A pretzel. What do you want?

I need someone
to cover my shift.

- I have an audition tomorrow.
- Another one?

- What happened today?
- They cut me.

Incoming.

Hello, this is
Lewis Granderson for Shave.

Yes, sir, I can certainly
organize that for you.

How are you feeling, sir?
Feeling strong?

Hello?

Hello, Mrs. Parker,
this is Barlow Bennett

with the Super Shave Club.

- Who?
- How are you today?

How did you get my number?

Hello?

- What happened?
- She hung up.

You didn't hit her with your
pre-emptive statement.

- She wouldn't let me.
- No excuses.

Get another call on the line.
Let's go!

Yes, sir.

I can come in for you tomorrow.

Thank you, Lewis.

I'm gonna get this one.
You wait and see.

I hope so.

You suck at telemarketing.

Hello?

- Are you there?
- Hello, sir, yes.

Bochi's.

Hey, uh, this is
Charlie Knight.

You said to check back.

Oh, yeah, uh...

Regarding your dueling pianist.

We're not looking
for any players right now.

Oh, um, well,
can I leave you a number?

Already got it.

Okay...

Thanks.

Oh, that's choreo.

Ugh. We have to use
the stage door.

Oh. Okay. Thanks.

You're number 100.

- Thank you.
- That's a good number.

- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.

The number 100 is
self-determined,

independent,

and has infinite potential.

Cool. I'll go with that.

And five, six, seven, eight!

♪ Ain't nobody getting
what I collect, outshine me ♪

♪ Sneaking around ♪

♪ Telling them all that you
really never try me ♪

♪ It's grind time,
no one can out-grind me ♪

♪ Keep fighting, giving up
is just not likely ♪

♪ Pushing it right to the limit
till there's nothing left ♪

♪ Go until I'm powerless
and out of breath ♪

♪ Still they know why
they knowing me ♪

♪ Yeah, well, I'm the best,
hear the sound of the bell ♪

♪ And I'm fearing no one,
I'm a hero ♪

♪ Go take 'em into the power
into my chest ♪

♪ Harder, you know
that I got to work stronger ♪

♪ They know better,
lasting longer ♪

♪ Harder, you know that
I got to push stronger ♪

♪ They know that I'm lasting
longer, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I'm coming to you,
can we go to my respect ♪

♪ Spin 'em around and make 'em
step out of my way ♪

♪ Ain't no dousing my flame,
so how are we the same? ♪

♪ I'm undoubtedly great... ♪

♪ Push through,
well, I got a vision ♪

♪ In the opposition, the top is
blown like long division... ♪

Ravi is here.
Should I bring him in?

Yes.

♪ Giving all my energy until
they closing the curtains... ♪

Zander Raines is our director
and choreographer.

We open with a two-month run
on Broadway,

then launch our
international tour.

Thank you. Bye. Zander?

Hey, Ravi.

- How's it going?
- Ah, good, good. Thank you.

We've actually
already made a cut.

Oh?

Oh, uh, how's my star
coming along?

Still negotiating. We should
have her closed any day.

Good. Good.

Who did you decide on?

- Kayla Jordan.
- The singer.

- Mm-hmm.
- Cool.

I really need to get
some new ballet shoes.

Look at the state of mine.

Hey.

You might want
to lose the shoes.

Contemporary's first.

Ladies, you're up.
Please have your numbers

displayed clearly.

Oh...

Okay.

Can everybody grab a partner,
please? Sammy?

Emma, can you help me
demonstrate?

Hey, can you...

- You want to dance with me?
- Yeah, sure.

Starting from the top.
And one, two.

Four.

- Hey, do you need a partner?
- Yes.

Through. Three.

Eight.

And one.

Good. Switch lines.

Okay, first group, let's go.

♪ In icy waves we crashed
and I hit a wall ♪

♪ A miracle ♪

♪ Oh, but a candle inside ♪

♪ Burns on ♪

♪ It shines on ♪

♪ I was giving away ♪

♪ I was loving so hard ♪

♪ I was holding me down ♪

♪ Too far above
to live without it ♪

♪ I had to shout it... ♪

Number 101, 142,

149, 167 and 100,
please stay.

Guys, take a break.
Ladies, put on your heels.

♪ You ♪

♪ Shine night and day ♪

Number 101.

♪ Whoa, whoa ♪

♪ Till your dying day ♪

♪ I've been trying
to break away ♪

149.

♪ I've done nothin'
but run away ♪

193.

♪ I've been dreaming
about a way ♪

- ♪ And I'm thinking about you ♪
- Oh!

♪ I'm thinking about you. ♪

And 172.
The rest, thank you.

Okay, next group, please.

We're still in the game.

- Dancers, yeah...
- I love this combination.

- Good.
- They cut you?

Guess it wasn't my
lucky number after all.

No way. I bet he didn't
even see her.

I know.

Last group... let's go.

Here you go.

Oh, thank you, Peyton.

- And some chocolates.
- Oh. Lovely.

Zander, can I get you
anything?

Stop the playback, please.

- Everything okay?
- What's going on?

Number 100...

I already cut you,
didn't I?

- Um...
- The answer's yes.

So why are you going again?

I didn't think that
you saw me.

You missed a turn.

I don't need
to see it again.

I can do the turn.

I'm a really good turner.

Fine. Last group again.

All right, ladies, here we go.

♪ You ♪

♪ Shine night and day ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa... ♪

- I never saw her. Did you?
- No.

♪ I've been trying
to break away ♪

♪ I've done nothing
but run away ♪

♪ Hard as nails ♪

♪ Hard as nails,
hard as nails ♪

- ♪ Hard as nails ♪
- ♪ Hard as nails. ♪

Zander?

Can the following
step forward?

86, 142.

Number 30. 193.

173, 126, 199.

167. 189.

163, 95, 148.

And 167.

Front line,
thank you very much,

but we won't be
keeping you.

What? Huh? Are you serious?

Back line, congratulations.

You're the new cast
of "Free Dance."

Yeah!

I can't believe it.

Yes!

- We did it.
- Yeah, baby.

Rehearsals start Monday.

Please do not change
your hair color,

shave your head, or get
any new, visible tattoos.

We hired you for
your talent and your look.

Please do not mess with it.

I told you.

♪ Wasn't that me
that made you work? ♪

Hey, so what's the emergency?

I just got a gig subbing

for one of the dueling
piano players.

The other guy
sliced his hand.

So I've got a half hour
to get there.

- Good pay?
- No pay.

That's not a good deal, man.

No, but at least
they'll hear me play.

I know. I can't believe
Zander cut the front line.

- I mean, who does that?
- It's a power trip.

Here he comes.

Nice work, guys.

Well, we have to go.
We have a show tonight.

I'll see you guys Monday.

- Okay.
- Bye.

♪ You know ♪

♪ We're goin'
seven days a week ♪

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ Leaving full of
everything... ♪

Hey, 100.

Hi.

That was a, uh, pretty
gutsy move back there.

Well, I just
really wanted this job.

Yeah, I know.

Normally, that stunt
wouldn't have worked,

but you banged out
two triple pirouettes

into a perfect layout.

In heels, so...

I told you I was a good turner.

Yes, you did.

Where are you headed?

Thought I'd celebrate.

Pop into a dodgy salon,
cut my hair, dye it blue.

Maybe get a face tattoo.

Come on. I'll give you a lift.

Come on.

Hey. We just finished.

Wow. You guys went late.

Oh. Where-where are you headed?

- Uh, Washington Square.
- Okay.

Uh, take a right here.

Oh, my God.

Are you okay?

Yes. We've had a small incident.

- Take it easy.
- I'll, uh, I'll call you back.

- Yeah?
- What's your name?

- Um, Charlie.
- Do you need to go to a hospital?

- Oh...
- No. No, I have to get to a gig.

Zander, have you got him?

What am I doing with him?

We're giving him a ride.

- You-you're Zander Raines.
- Yeah.

I tried to audition
for "Free Dance,"

but I-I couldn't
get through the door.

- Oh, you're a dancer?
- Uh, no.

A keyboard player.

Oh, we've, uh,
we've already got one. Sorry.

Okay.

- Here we go.
- What should I do

- with the bike?
- Uh, stick the bike in the back.

Password.

Uh, we're here with Charlie.

Who?

Uh, I'm-I'm the sub.

Who's the pianist?

- It's me.
- You're late.

- Sorry. Bye.
- Come on.

This is a cool joint.
We should stay.

This way.

They're starting.

You know how to read,
don't you?

- Uh, yeah.
- Good.

- What's wrong with your head?
- What?

You're bleeding.

- I'm fine.
- Ladies and gentlemen,

Moxie's is proud to present

Kid Diamond
and the Sugar Snaps.

♪ I've tried to cut the ties,
my mind plays tricks ♪

♪ At the sound of lies ♪

♪ I've seen this happen
to other guys ♪

♪ But then she bats them
big brown gorgeous eyes ♪

♪ I look away,
but just can't say ♪

♪ What magic makes me
want to stay... ♪

- Hey, wait for my cue.
- Got it.

♪ She locked me up
in yesterday ♪

♪ Hypnotized,
with them dollar signs ♪

♪ Oh, big brown eyes ♪

♪ She got me all twist up
and agitized ♪

♪ Mystified,
she took me for a ride ♪

♪ I ain't never cried ♪

♪ Till I met that woman
with the big brown eyes ♪

♪ I feel trapped,
I compromised ♪

♪ Spinning webs
ain't easy, guys ♪

♪ Can't jump ship
after all those tries ♪

♪ I'm all shook up
when she moves them thighs ♪

♪ She got that my, oh, my ♪

♪ That got to have
or I might die ♪

♪ She got me hooked
on something, I got to buy... ♪

Take it away, Oscar!

Hey, Ravi.

Get ready, kid.

No, no, no, no.

Can you get
to the Baccarat Hotel?

Kayla and her manager
want to meet with you.

That's Caroline, boys.

Straight from the Moulin Rouge.

Hey. What's going on
over there?

Give them a sec.

He lost his music, folks.

Get it, Charlie!

Yes, sir! Ha!

Yeah!

Feeling that!

Feeling it,
feeling it, feeling it!

Ha!

Come on, now!
Give it to me now, baby.

- Yeah!
- Yeah.

Whoa!

Yeah.

Ha!

Here we go, boys.

Hit it!

Yeah!

Whoa! Yeah.

Everybody!

- ♪ Yeah, hypnotized me ♪
- Let's go!

♪ With them dollar signs,
yeah ♪

♪ And big brown eyes ♪

♪ She got me all twist up
and agitized ♪

♪ Mystified, ba-da-doo-wop ♪

♪ She took me for a ride,
y'all ♪

♪ I ain't never cried ♪

All right!

Bring it home now.

- Come on!
- Oh, me?

- To fix your bike.
- Thank you.

Let me hear ya!

♪ Hypnotized ♪

♪ Hypnotized, hypnotized ♪

♪ When I met that woman
with the big brown eyes. ♪

All right, everyone!

- I, uh, I have to go.
- Okay.

I'll drop you off on my way.

And we're just getting started!

♪ It could be something ♪

♪ Or it could be nothing ♪

♪ And I know
I messed up with... ♪

- Rachel?
- She ditched out this morning.

Rent is three months overdue.

No, wait.

No, that's...
But that's impossible.

- I paid every month.
- Paid?

Paid who?

- Rachel.
- Nice roommate.

You got to be out of here
by Friday.

Wait.

I-I just got hired in a show.

I can pay you back.

I've already rented
the apartment.

- Hey. Great job tonight.
- Thanks.

Hey, Billy. Tell you're bringing
this guy back to play?

Wish I could, kid.
Our regular called.

He can play tomorrow night,

but, uh, nice job.

Right.

Sorry, man.
See you around.

- Split six ways.
- Thanks.

Uh, please, keep me in mind.

Yeah. Sure, buddy.

Thank you.

See you around.

Anyone got change
for a C-note?

Yeah.

One,

two... four... six...

- And a one...
- And across the floor...

Guys, you need to make it
across the floor there...

Uh, one... two...

four...

Better, good.

Seven and eight...

Nice.

- You're rushing. Hey.
- And a five, six...

- Here we go...
- Hey, drummer,

I am talking to you,
stop rushing.

- And a six...
- Barlow, you have to make it

across the stage there,

which might be possible
if the drummer wasn't still

- rushing!
- Seven and eight.

- One...
- Run, run, hit!

No, stop. Stop!

Stop! Stop!

What is it about rushing
that you don't understand?

- I'm not rushing.
- Look.

I've said how many times today?

Wh... I-I don't...

I don't get it.

Murray?

W... How do you find the tempo?

Mm? Is he, is he rushing you
as well?

Is, is it me?
I don't...

Oh, and he's gone.
Good, here, take your bag.

There you are.

- Oh!
- Whoa!

Dancers, let's take five.

Hello?

I left the food
on the table, so...

I'm off.

I thought we had
an appointment.

Actually, I didn't get a chance
to work on the Schubert.

That's disappointing.

Yeah.

Well... sorry.

That's it?
No excuse?

I don't have one.

That attitude's
not gonna help, you know.

If you don't know
how to play Schubert,

you could have offered
to play something else.

Nothing is popping into my head.

There's an entire library

of sheet music in there.

Zander... there you are.

What was that?

Get me another drummer.

- No.
- What?

It's the first day,
everyone's on edge...

just give him a minute
to cool off.

Kiss and make up.

And then get on
with the rehearsal.

Hey, look, okay,
I can't work with him.

Okay? I know his type.
He's toxic.

And that smug attitude,
it'll spread through the cast

like poison, until it infects
our whole show!

And where is Ben?

I told you, he's on another show
till next week.

Tell Ben that if he still wants
to be my music director,

then he better get over here
and handle this.

Please!

Stop!

You're playing with rage.

That's how I'm feeling.

It's a destructive emotion.

How would you like me
to play it?

With passion.

It's much more versatile.

Would you like
to play it for me?

I can't.

Why not?

My hands grew old.

I'm sorry.

That must be awful.

It is.

You're angry

because you're young
and talented,

and you're wasting your days
delivering for a deli.

You should do something
about that.

God, I hope this show
doesn't close

before it even opens.

Could that happen?

In this business?
Anything can happen.

Hey, did your roommate
get that cruise ship job?

- Yeah.
- Want to rent her room?

No...

I'm thinking I should have
taken that gig.

I'm looking for a room.

Ben...

Thank you for getting
over here, my friend.

- Thank you.
- Don't thank me yet.

The musicians
aren't coming back.

- What? Neither of them?
- Of course not.

- They're best friends.
- Yep.

Fine. Okay, fine,
we'll, uh, we'll just

rehearse without them.

I put some calls out,
so just, just hang tight.

- Okay?
- Okay. Good.

Sam...

- Mom?
- Well, are you gonna let me in?

Please try to contain
your excitement.

I'm sorry. I just didn't expect
to see you here.

Well, if you checked your phone,
you would.

- I was in rehearsal.
- Oh. What rehearsal?

I was gonna tell you.
I just

needed a breather
after our last conversation.

Well, that was hardly
a conversation.

So now you're
not speaking to me?

Well, I don't know
what you want me to say.

I got a dance job that you're
going to absolutely hate,

and I've been evicted
from this apartment

because my roommate
ripped me off,

like you said she would.

So... actually,
it's perfect timing

for you to say,
"I told you so."

What's the job?

"Free Dance,"
the world tour.

Are you featured?

There's only one lead,
and they're going for a name.

- You're a backup dancer?
- Yes.

But Zander Raines
is choreographing.

I know all about that show.

Of course,

because you know everything.

I just know
what is right for you.

Look, I'm not talking
as your mother right now,

I'm talking as your teacher.

I could help you get into
a world-class ballet company,

where you could make a name
for yourself.

And then you could guest
in other companies

and choreograph and teach.

I mean, there's
longevity in that.

Dance is a short career.

You're not gonna be young
forever, trust me on that one.

I don't want your career.

That was your dream.

"Free Dance" is mine.

- Well, you're wasted there.
- I'm not.

- All I need is a shot.
- Well, you're never gonna get one.

That's why they're called
backup dancers,

'cause they're always
one step behind the star.

Well, have you found
somewhere else to live?

Possibly.

Well, you can come back home
if you need to.

Thanks. I'll be fine.

Please text me
your new address.

I will.

♪ Yo, okay now ♪

♪ I've been thinking
about a lot of things ♪

♪ Every day is something
new, though ♪

♪ I'm zoning, my mind
is in outer space ♪

♪ Brain is chilling on Pluto ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm trying to keep it
occupied all the time ♪

♪ Forget about all that
other stress I'm facing ♪

♪ Take a look at me, yo,
I'm elevated ♪

♪ Till that negativity
de-escalated ♪

♪ Every single minute
I've been living ♪

♪ I sit and I wonder
what fame is like ♪

♪ I'm feeling like Kid Cudi,
'cause I'm cutting up breakers ♪

♪ Every single day and night ♪

♪ Got no time to focus
on the hater ♪

♪ Gotta flex on 'em
like Schwartzenegger... ♪

Did you find a pianist?

Nick Levis is available.

♪ Woo, ooh, ooh! ♪

No, he's not the right look.

♪ Go and get it, then I run it
like I'm the 400 ♪

♪ They wanna compete but they
don't be winning it ♪

♪ Check it out,
look at the sun ♪

♪ And it shining right on me ♪

♪ It's giving me
so much energy ♪

♪ It's probably the reason
I've been getting green, green ♪

- Yeah! Yeah!
- ♪ Hold up, wait a minute ♪

♪ Do you feel it,
I've been killing it ♪

♪ I've been in it for a minute,
I'm a veteran ♪

Now that is our drummer.

♪ Put the pedal to the metal,
then I'm gonna let it up ♪

♪ Like a medicine, don't nobody
gonna want you to find it ♪

♪ You're too shy because
then they control you ♪

♪ With their pettiness, never
let them get in my head again ♪

♪ I get ready quick and I focus
on the fact that I'm better ♪

♪ Whoo, yeah, ain't nobody
could compete with me ♪

♪ Other than bringing
a beautiful beat ♪

♪ I know what I got
and it's time to give them ♪

♪ What they want,
I'll go to a hundred ♪

♪ And I'll be keeping the speed,
tell them what ♪

♪ They wanted when they were
trying to keep me out or reach ♪

♪ None of my enemies could have
ever seen what I see ♪

♪ Guarantee, if it wasn't for
you, I wouldn't have nobody ♪

♪ To be good to me,
uh, follow my intuition ♪

♪ I just stuck to the mission,
yeah ♪

♪ When they see you doing
breaking ♪

♪ They want to come kick it
with you ♪

♪ Hey, I just push 'em
to the side and continue ♪

♪ To go on, pursue my vision ♪

♪ 'Cause I know one of
these days, I'm-a level up ♪

♪ On my haters
'stead of doing dishes. ♪

Zander, your delivery's here.

- Did you order something?
- No.

From the deli?

I think it's the guy I hit
on the bike Friday night.

Oh, boy.

Hello, Zander.

Hi. What's this?

Uh, bagels.

Compliments
of the Artistry Deli.

Oh. Good. Thanks.

How are you...
how are you feeling?

Oh, yeah. No, I'm...
I'm great.

As you can see, we're actually
in the middle of a rehearsal.

Um, so thank you for the bagels.

Uh, did I... did I leave enough
money for you to fix your bike?

- Oh. Yeah. No, um...
- Good. Good.

But there is something
you can do for me, actually.

Here it comes.

I want to audition
for your show.

Yes. Um, well,

we're actually gonna move
for an A-list player this time.

- I mean, no offense, but...
- Give me a shot.

I can play for you right now.

and if you guys don't like me,

I'll leave.

Yeah, look,

Charlie, I-I, uh...
I heard you play at Moxie's.

You were on your phone.

He was amazing.

Okay. Fine.

Sheet music's on the piano.
16 bars to impress me.

Okay, thank you.

Take it from the second movement
of act one, please.

He's good.

The kid works at a deli.

Yeah, I know.

It's crazy.

- Pretty awesome.
- All right, well,

- I'll see you, man.
- See you, man.

- Charlie.
- Hey.

- Barlow.
- So, did you get the gig?

Yeah.

I'm so excited for you.

How's your head, by the way?

Oh, it... Spinning?

Yeah.

I have to quit my day job.

That's a great feeling,
isn't it?

Yeah.

Thank you, uh,
for vouching for me.

Oh. You're welcome.

- So, are you waiting for Zander, or...
- No.

Paloma and Keke. I'm checking
out their room for rent.

- Oh, cool.
- Hey, are you ready? - Yeah.

Nice playing today, maestro.

Thank you.

Well, I'll see you tomorrow.

I will see you tomorrow.

- Do you mind if we...
- Yeah, absolutely.

Bye.

This is it.

So, that's Ava.
She's at Juilliard.

Oh.

She practices a lot.

Hey, Barlow's thinking about
renting out Tina's room...

Yeah.

- Okay.
- She'll represent.

Hello?

Um, Madame Latour,
it's-it's Charlie.

Charlie? What is it?

Um, I have some news.

I got a job playing the piano.

In that show, "Free Dance."

We, uh, we open on Broadway.

Oh. That's wonderful.

You know, I figured
you would understand

what a big deal this is.

Getting a job like this
isn't just a-a living.

It's a life.

Yes.

Well, I just wanted
to let you know

you sort of motivated
the whole thing.

So... that's it.

Bye.

Okay, Ava.

Now it's our turn.

Oh!

Yes, Keke!

Ooh!

Hey!

Paloma, yes.

Yes, P.

Ooh!

Mm-hmm.

Ah...

Come on.

Ha!

Keep it down over there!

She is going to fit right in.

Oh, yes.

- Yeah.
- Took it too much over...

Yeah, yes. We're gonna have
to do a little bit more work

- on that.
- Yeah, no, definitely. Okay, cool, man.

- If you just take that there.
- Okay.

Hey, Ravi. We were just, um...

- What's with the face?
- My wife's throwing me

a surprise birthday party.

Okay, and-and how

- did you find out about that?
- She can't keep a secret.

It's turned
into a full-on production.

- It will cost me a fortune.
- Oh.

Barlow. Can I see you?

Thanks for this little chat.
I feel so much better now.

ZANDER
Uh, yes.

I need a body
to stand in for Kayla.

- Kayla Jordan?
- Yeah.

- Ravi, do you have a minute?
- She just signed the deal.

- We need that name for ticket sales, Zander.
- Um, yeah.

I know. That's your job, Ravi.

- You're the producer.
- Yeah! Yeah.

Um, can you take your sweats off, please?

Uh, Sammy,
can you jump in with Barlow?

- She's gonna stand in for Kayla.
- Yeah, sure.

Hey.

Can you lift her from there?

- Yeah. Like this?
- Yes.

- No, no. Let me?
- Okay.

Can you, uh,
can you stand there?

- Yeah.
- Take a look, please.

Yep.

That's beautiful.

Touch my chest.

Nice.

Turn and wrap.

And developpé up.

Look at me.

Pouring onto the ground
like liquid.

Turn. Turn.

- Good. Will you remember that?
- Yes.

Do you think Kayla
will be able to handle that?

- Hope so.
- Okay, cool.

- If you, uh, give that to...
- Hey.

Hey, what was that about?

I was standing in
for Kayla Jordan.

- What?
- No way.

Kayla Jordan?

You ready, man?

- Yeah.
- Good. Listen, um,

what was that melody
you were playing?

Oh. I-I was just
fooling around.

Oh, so it's original?

- I like it.
- Really?

- Yeah.
- Well, it's yours, if you want it.

I might take you up on that,
Charlie. Thanks. Okay, guys!

Let's take it from the
hip-hop section. Uh, Barlow?

You're back into your
normal place in the corps.

Let's do it.

Let's go.

Six, seven, eight.

Two.

And seven and eight.

A one and...

Seven, eight, ho!

Latour residence.

Uh, it's Charlie.

Uh, Madame Latour?

Yes, Charlie?

I brought you
some fresh croissants

from the French Bakery.

Oh. How nice.

Well, this is
my last delivery, so, uh,

I wanted to make it a good one.

- Last delivery?
- Yeah.

I've started rehearsals,
so, uh,

not working
at the deli anymore.

And so it begins.

A life of triumph, agony,

joy and heartbreak.

- I welcome it.
- You have no choice.

You are an artist.
The life chooses you.

Will you come back
and play sometime?

I do value our discussions.

It would be a lot easier

if we could discuss
these things face-to-face.

That's a problem.

Why?

I've always communicated
through my music.

Without it,

I don't do very well
with people.

Oh.

Well, that sucks.

Guess I'll just have
to continue

my fascinating relationship
with your door.

You don't know what
you're missing out on, though,

uh, seriously.

I'm wearing
a really cool outfit today.

It's-it's, uh, pretty fly.

Hello.

Hello.

Well, Charlie,

that outfit is quite fly.

Well, I think this calls
for a celebration song.

Do you have any requests?

Oh.

I have to think about that.

Have you ever tried
prepared piano?

- No.
- It was quite progressive back in the day.

I think I have a book on it
somewhere over here.

Shall we, madame?

- You can call me Rose.
- All right.

I think it's,
I think it's this one.

How do they do it?

That is so cool.

Zander, did Robbie
get ahold of you?

Uh, yeah.
I'm gonna go and see him now.

You don't have to stop.

Oh. No, no.
I'm-I'm finished.

I was just trying out
a new loop.

It was really cool.
You should see

what you inspired
in the break room.

Nice.

Is it okay that I'm in here?

I feel like I killed

- your mojo.
- No,

that-that would be impossible.

- Oh.
- I just mean that...

you would be the one to,

you know, inspire me, so...

That's a beautiful piece.

Oh, well, they call it
the emotional magnifier.

When you're melancholy,
it makes you more sad.

When you're nostalgic...

it makes you more wistful.

What do you feel
when you hear it?

Dreamy.

What about you?

Romantic.

- Hey, Ravi.
- Hey.

Good to see you, my friend.

- I ordered for you.
- Oh, thank you.

- What are we having?
- Steak.

What's the occasion?

Kayla fell out.

That's not what I thought
you were gonna say.

After all the wack negotiation

of every single piece
of insignificant minutiae,

she's passing?

Unbelievable.

They're circling
a studio film for her.

A horror flick, I think.

Oh, that's such a huge mistake.

Well... screw them, okay?

- We don't need her.
- We need a star, Zander.

- Dance is the star, Ravi.
- I can't put that

on the marquee.

You know that pretty brunette

from that medieval series,
what's her name?

- No, no.
- She's hot right now,

and her people approached us,

so we could close her quickly.

- She can't dance.
- So what?

The average audience doesn't
know the difference anyway.

- Oh, come on!
- All they care about

is who is starring in the show;
you know I'm right.

No, you underestimate them.

Then you put your money
on the line.

- See how it feels.
- We talked about this

from the beginning, okay, Ravi?

There'll be no compromising
on the quality of the dance.

You have amazing dancers.

Yes, but the lead, Ravi, the
lead has to be transcendent!

You can modify
the choreography.

Protect her.

- You mean dumb it down.
- If you have to.

Listen to yourself.
Listen to yourself!

That's the biggest piece

of bullshit that I have ever
heard coming out of your mouth!

- What's his problem?
- Excuse me.

Zander, please.

Zander!

- Would you hold up?
- I told you, okay? I told you.

Wait, wait. Hey, Paloma!

Have you seen Barlow?

Uh, yeah, she's in wardrobe.

- Ah, amazing. Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.

- Hey.
- Hey.

- What's up?
- Nothing much.

- Barlow?
- Hi.

Hi. Uh, I need to talk to you.

- Oh, okay.
- Sorry, can we, uh,

- can we have a sec?
- Sure.

- Thank you.
- What's going on?

Can you handle this show?

Of course.
Is there something wrong?

I-I mean, can you carry
the whole thing?

Carry it? I don't understand.

Kayla passed.

I want you to dance the lead.

What?

Well, can you?

- Handle it? Yes?
- Yes.

But... I thought
Ravi wanted a name.

Yeah, he did. But, um,
I managed to talk him into you.

- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.

I just got
a little bit overwhelmed.

I think this is
the happiest day of my life.

You're gonna be phenomenal.

You think so?

Yes.

Hey, they were out
of creamer, but...

You, uh, ready to work?

- Yes.
- Yeah.

Hey, mate.

- Thank you.
- Yeah, you're...

welcome.

♪ So beautiful... ♪

Hey, guys, I have some news.

Just so everybody knows,
Kayla's out.

Barlow will be dancing the lead.

I'm so excited for you.
This is amazing.

I can't believe it.

This is so awesome.

Are you excited?

You totally deserve this.

♪ Stand up strong ♪

Big arms and spin!
I love that!

Good job, Christie!

♪ So I ♪

♪ I just stopped breathing ♪

♪ Inside I died ♪

♪ You know, I can show you,
show you ♪

♪ Girl is still alive ♪

♪ So wonderful... ♪

All this is your role now,
Barlow!

♪ Nobody's heard it,
stop begging me ♪

Beautiful.

♪ Wonderful... ♪

Yes!

♪ The light
of your face shining ♪

♪ Over me,
shadows are down below ♪

♪ So... ♪

♪ Come out ♪

♪ I just wanna show you,
I'm trying to tell you ♪

♪ I'm sick of bleeding ♪

♪ Oh, we could be ♪

♪ So wonderful ♪

Good. Just like that.

So, how's the show going?

Good.

Are there any hot dancers?

Oh, man, right.
What's her name?

And he's ignoring me.

I don't want to talk about it.

She's...
she's with someone else.

All right.

- Hey.
- Hey.

- What's that?
- Uh, an invite

to Ravi's birthday party.

- Fun.
- Yeah. Well, it's a private party,

so the cast isn't invited.

Oh.

But you are.

So wear something... colorful.

♪ Oh, we could be ♪

♪ So wonderful. ♪

- Ooh. That's pretty.
- Is Zander picking you up?

No, he's doing
something before.

I'm meeting him there.

Busy guy.

All right,
what do you think of these?

I love them.

Zander, did you invite Barlow?

Uh, y... uh, yeah.

But it was before.

Look, Ravi,
I need your help, okay?

If you get a chance
to talk...

- What were you thinking?
- I know. I meant... Hey!

Hi. Hi, Ravi.
Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Wow, you...

- wow, you look amazing.
- Thank you.

Please, join us.

♪ Well, you think
you're crazy... ♪

Sir? Excuse me?

- Whoa!
- Sorry, sorry. Um, I just saw you

come out of the theater.
Are-are you leaving?

Yeah. I've got a flight
to catch.

Oh, amazing. Do you think
I could borrow your ticket

for the second half
of the show?

Borrow it?

Yeah, or, uh, take it?

Sure. Why not?

It'd be a shame to waste it,
wouldn't it?

Amazing.
Thank you so, so much.

- My pleasure.
- All right.

- Take care.
- Thank you.

This is amazing.

Yeah.

I have to tell you something.

Ravi's started up
negotiations again.

We love you, Kayla!

Kayla signed the deal.

She'll be starring
in "Free Dance."

When did you find out?

Just now.

♪ You say you got a hot ride,
well, I can top that ♪

♪ I got a jet in the ads,
so take a step back ♪

♪ I got no time to be wasting
with your fanboys ♪

♪ I need a man who can keep up
with the fast toys ♪

♪ They say I'm hotter than hot,
well, here's a cool fact ♪

♪ If you can't handle the heat,
don't sign the contract ♪

♪ I kind of love that you got
that I'm a wildcat ♪

♪ Always get what I want,
you should know that ♪

♪ Though I kind of adore you ♪

♪ I'm a little too much
for you ♪

♪ A little taste
will just floor you ♪

♪ Gonna have to be okay
with that ♪

♪ You can be my baby ♪

♪ If you can show me crazy ♪

♪ Love just won't contain me ♪

♪ Gonna have to be okay
with that ♪

♪ So you think you can deal,
here's a fact-check ♪

♪ I'm even harder to steal
'cause I'm a stacked deck ♪

♪ Like the thrill of a win,
I go to Reno ♪

♪ 'Cause I ain't giving
no cash to the casino ♪

♪ I'm in a league of my own,
called the La Vie ♪

♪ They want to make me a film,
'cause I'm the Grand Prix ♪

♪ Can't you see I'm a player ♪

She's calling you.

♪ I win, you lose ♪

♪ Though I kind of adore you ♪

♪ I'm a little too much
for you ♪

♪ A little taste
will just floor you ♪

♪ You're gonna have to be ♪

♪ Okay with that ♪

♪ You can be my baby ♪

♪ If you can show me crazy ♪

♪ Love just won't contain me ♪

♪ You're gonna have to be okay
with that ♪

Zander! You're next.

♪ Though I kind of adore you ♪

♪ I'm a little too much
for you ♪

♪ A little taste
will just floor you ♪

♪ You're gonna have to be okay
with that ♪

♪ I get what I want,
and I want what you got ♪

♪ I get what I want, and I want
what you got ♪

♪ I get what I want,
and I want what you got ♪

♪ I get what I want, and I want
what you got ♪

♪ You can be my baby ♪

♪ If you can show me crazy ♪

♪ Love just won't contain me ♪

♪ You're gonna have
to be okay with that ♪

♪ You can be my baby ♪

♪ If you can show me crazy ♪

♪ Love just won't contain me ♪

♪ You're gonna have
to be okay with that. ♪

Here we go.

Do you think Kayla's
gonna be here?

- I don't care.
- I'd kill the bitch.

Just kidding...
but, you know.

We've got your back.

- You guys are the best.
- See you in there.

- Hey, Barlow.
- Hi.

I'm so sorry
about this new casting.

I wanted to say something
to you last week,

but Zander wanted
to tell you.

You found out last week?

Yeah.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Listen, Zander doesn't mean
to be insensitive.

He's just so insanely gifted
that when he's creating,

there's no room left in his
brain for anything else.

He doesn't realize
how it affects other people.

And I don't mean to make
any excuses for him.

There's no excuse for lying.

No matter how gifted you are.

So, as I'm, uh,

sure you've all heard by now,

our star is joining
the "Free Dance" team.

Here you are.

The beautiful and fabulously
talented Kayla Jordan.

Hi, my love.

Mwah. Mwah.
I'm so sweaty. I'm sorry.

No, you're good.

Thank you, guys.

I am so excited to be here.

You're all so beautiful

and I can't wait
to see you dance.

Great.
So let's get it started.

Barlow, can I...?

Um, can you dance the lead

so Kayla can see her part?

- Sure.
- Good.

Okay, everyone, let's take it

just before the
pas de deux section, please.

And music.

♪ It was a perfect storm ♪

♪ You told such lovely tales
about the future ♪

♪ Your voice was soft
and warm ♪

♪ You caught me so young
and insecure ♪

♪ You knocked on my door ♪

♪ And took me ♪

♪ We packed our bags ♪

♪ And we were gone ♪

♪ If you could do it all... ♪

Straighten your leg there.

♪ Your perfect con ♪

♪ Would you? ♪

♪ If only I knew ♪

♪ You didn't mean it ♪

♪ I'd see your scheme ♪

♪ I had a dream
I believed in ♪

♪ If only I knew ♪

♪ You were a liar... ♪

Looser with your upper body.

You're stiff.

♪ Oh, oh-oh, oh ♪

Barlow, your spot
should be upstage.

♪ Ooh-ooh ♪

You're behind the music.

He's crazy.

♪ Was dire ♪

♪ Before you caught fire ♪

And you're off again!

♪ If only you knew ♪

♪ That I'd get even ♪

♪ That I'd get a light ♪

♪ And ignite the whole scene ♪

♪ And if only you knew ♪

♪ I'd start a fire ♪

♪ When the truth was dire ♪

♪ Down goes the liar. ♪

You done with me?

Yes.

We'll work you back
into the corps tomorrow.

Make sure you really
get that line.

- Yeah.
- Okay, good job.

Thank you.

Oh, honey. Oh.

Ah.

I love you, darling.

- Thank you very much.
- See you tomorrow.

- Yeah, see you tomorrow.
- Okay.

Great job today.

Thank you.

My star.
Do you want to grab

a bite to eat, and, uh, we can
go over the rest of the show?

Yeah, I'd love to.

- Give me a few minutes?
- Take your time.

Okay.

Hey, Barlow, it's me.

About today.

Can you, can you give me
a call when you get a chance?

Take you to lunch tomorrow.

Bye.

It was a good day, Charlie.

Was it?

Excuse me?

W-Was that a good day for you?

Sorry.
Is there a problem here?

You know there is.

Why put on that ridiculous act
with Barlow?

Everyone knows the game
you're playing.

Hmm. Do you think
this is a game for me?

- She bared her soul out there for you today...
- Mm.

and you used it
to humiliate her

in front of everyone.

Mm. Barlow's job was
to interpret a character

that I created,
not to make her own

personal soul-baring statement
with my choreography.

She crossed the line
and I had to put her in check.

Oh, and of course,
you had nothing

to do with crossing that line.

Right, Zander?

I could fire you.

But you won't.

Because you know I'm right.

Don't push me.

I mean it.

I will do anything
to protect my show.

Do you understand?

Choreographers can be...

demanding and temperamental.

Handling that kind of stress
is just part of the job.

So... What didn't Zander like
about your dancing today?

- Everything.
- Well, give me an example.

He said my leg was bent
on the penché.

Okay, show me.

That's perfectly straight.

What else?

I was thinking about
what I said to you

the other night.

I didn't mean
that your career was...

I know what you meant.

Mom.

I'm so proud
of what you've accomplished.

And you're an amazing teacher.

I wouldn't be the dancer
I am without you.

Some artists are just
destined for greatness.

It can't be taught.

You're strong and
you're very talented.

Prove yourself.

Take whatever part
Zander gives you

and dance it better
than anyone else.

Okay.

Work it.

That's right. We're hot.

Come on, Barlow,
let me hear you.

- No.
- Aw, come on.

Just say it. Shout it out.

Okay.

I'm hot!

- I heard you.
- Oh. Hi.

- Hey.
- What's going on?

Oh, Zander's working
with Kayla and the tech team,

so we have a couple of hours
before they need us.

- Yes.
- And I'm gonna steal Barlow for a sec.

- Okay.
- Let's get massive bagels.

Love to.

And here we are.

Music store?

- Are we buying something?
- Uh, no.

We are testing
your musical skills.

You mean
playing an instrument?

- I have no skills.
- Uh, yes, you do.

You just don't know it yet.

Oh!

How many fingers do you have?

Kill it, Charlie!

Look at those skills.

Guitar solo.

Come on!

- Try this.
- Oh. Ooh.

Oh, yes. Okay.
You're pretty good at this.

Try this one.

- How's that?
- Good. And dip.

- Oh, wow.
- Wow.

This is so pretty.

- Hey, Charlie?
- Yeah?

- Thank you.
- For what?

You know what I mean.

You made me laugh.

Well, not on purpose.

See?

It was really nice.

Exactly what I needed.

I'm glad.

Oh... That is Sammy.

- They're ready for us.
- Uh-oh.

- Let's go.
- Let's go.

Watch out!
Coming through!

- Whoa!
- Fast and fabulous!

I'm maxed out in these heels.

We're barely gonna make it
at this point.

I think we're gonna be fine.

- It's gonna be... Oh!
- Oh!

- I gotta go.
- I need him.

We made it.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Sure.

What exactly is going on
between you and Zander?

Nothing... lately.

Really?

Why?

I was just thinking

- maybe we could, um...
- Barlow.

Hey.

Um, can you excuse us,
please?

Hi.

Did you, um...

Did you get my messages?

Yes.

You didn't...
didn't return my calls.

Y-You know, I...

I can't get you
out of my head.

Everything I choreograph
in there, it's...

I visualize you dancing it.

Is that supposed
to make me feel better?

No. It's just...

I just... I want the show...

I need the show to be so
mind-blowingly brilliant.

I want that, too.

I know.

Look,
I know the whole Kayla thing

went down really wrong,

but I need your energy
to make the show work.

I need you
to help me with her.

Okay? Please tell me
you're with me on this.

Okay.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

Okay, everyone.

The production team is in.

We've got a lot of mechanics to
get through before we get onto

the stage, so,
switch it on. Good.

- The staircase in there.
- We've got new wires, they're

- practically invisible.
- Let's clean this up.

Pah! Whoosh.

Uh, Charlie, take your cue
off of Kayla.

We're starting stage right.
Cyc flies in at the second act.

Good.

Yeah. He's not doing it
like that with me.

Oh. Ooh.

Guys, let's watch the spacing.

No! Don't reach for her.
Charlie,

no. She's a muse.
She's unattainable.

- Kayla, please.
- Yeah.

Yeah, let's work in
the understudy.

- Emma, can you step in for Sidney?
- Sure.

- Hey.
- There's gonna be

fans built in
to the risers here.

- Ha, ha, ha.
- We're gonna go

for more kind of muted tones,

- so monochromatic blues and greys.
- It's very nice.

No, no, no, stop!

I-I feel like we need
to change the music here.

We could do this section using
a prepared piano.

This is so good, I could

give you a flying head butt!
I love it!

Prepared piano is making a comeback.

One! Two!

Hi-yah!

Barlow,
can you please show them?

She's phenomenal.

I'm starting to see it.

Yeah. Boom.

A hard shaft of light slices
down through on Kayla.

- Sha, sha, suh.
- Shuh.

- Huh.
- Can we go? Yeah.

Yes, Kayla.
Yes! Yes. Wow. Yeah.

♪ You know
that I hold the controller ♪

♪ Don't even start,
better play your part... ♪

...so hopefully,

- you'll love it.
- Well, I mean, I feel confident,

but we'll just wait and
see on Friday night.

♪ I've been on my job,
I don't know what my... ♪

Aha! Found you

- grazing the snack tray.
- Oh.

- Don't eat that.
- All right. Oh, my God!

- I told you.
- What was that?

I have no idea.

- Okay, well, this looks safe.
- Okay.

Oh!

Holy cow!
My whole brain just shook.

- Are you okay?
- Did I chip it?

You are... fine.

- What?
- Nothing. You just

have really nice teeth.

Excuse me.
Can I have all the cast

- for a group photo, please?
- Sure.

Thank you.

- Nice teeth?
- You, too.

Yeah, sure.

Fantastic!

Yeah, stay like that.
All right.

- Yeah, right.
- Now I'm gonna have

the two leads.
Could the rest of you

clear the shot? Yeah.

Slip away. Thank you.

Perfect. Yeah, man. Perfect.
Perfect.

Look at each other. Face
each other. Face each other.

- Yeah!
- Charlie looks like he's enjoying himself.

- Fantastic!
- So does Kayla.

She'd eat him alive, though.

But you can handle her, right?

Well, I have to.

Could have done a better job
with you, though.

Is that an apology?

Zander, we need you.

- Zander, where are you?
- Yes, of course.

This is to be continued.

Come on, luv.

Wow. You look fabulous.

♪ Maybe you forgot. ♪

Hey, what time do you guys want
to head to the theatre today?

I'm gonna go in early.
I'll meet you guys there.

Who am I sitting next to
tonight?

I snagged you a seat
in the producer's section.

- Ooh.
- So, be cool.

- I will.
- Ugh. Ava, did you use

all the hot water again?

Maybe.

- Hi, Mom.
- Sweetheart, I just

wanted to let you know
that my sub just cancelled

at the last minute,
so I'm desperately trying

to find someone to teach
my master class tonight.

- Oh.
- It's too late to cancel it.

It's okay.

I really
wanted to be there for

- your opening night.
- Don't worry, Mom.

Really. You'll catch
the next one.

Are you sure?

- Yes.
- I know you'll be beautiful.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Your mom can't come?

Hey. Don't worry.

I'll be there,
cheering you on.

Oh.

Get in, girls.

Mm, love you guys.

I have something for you.

I recorded the music
from "Free Dance."

- Oh.
- Play this at 8:00,

and you'll be right there
with me.

Oh. Thank you.

You're welcome.

How does it feel?

I don't know. Just humbling?

I've always been the one
sitting out there.

Hoping and dreaming
I could be up here.

It's surreal, isn't it?

It's so quiet now.

But when those seats are filled

and when the lights go down,
there is that...

that moment suspended in time.

You know, the instant when
a hush falls over the theater.

And... it doesn't matter

if you're in the audience,
or on stage

or crew in the wings.

We're all here
for the same thing.

We're waiting
for the magic to begin.

Come in.

Wow! Hello.

- Hi, handsome.
- How are you feeling?

- Like I'm about to star on Broadway.
- Hey.

We need Kayla
for a quick interview.

Five minutes tops.
It's important.

Okay. I'm gonna hold you
to that five,

'cause you need plenty
of time to warm up.

It's not like I've never
done a show before.

- I love her.
- I've got this.

I'll, uh...
yeah, I'll see you out there.

Okay.

Can you put this right here?

- Yes, of course. Looks great.
- Thank you.

I'm so nervous.

Butterflies or nauseous?

Butterflies.

You're good, then.

Oh.

I got you guys something
for opening night.

Aw. So nice.

Oh, my...

They say
good things come in threes.

- This is perfect.
- Oh.

That is a great number.

Oh.

- Guys.
- You guys are so cute.

Okay, finish it now.

Yeah. Good, good.

- Hey!
- Hey, man.

- Everything good?
- Absolutely.

All right. Well, then, tear
it up there tonight, guys.

- Yeah.
- Good.

- All right, guys, I'll, uh, see you out there.
- All right.

I told you already, we got
to move these flag cases

and get 'em on stage.

Is Kayla done
with that interview yet?

- I think it's still happening.
- Oh, come on.

Soussus. Yeah. And passé.

It's always been
a dream of mine.

I am so excited
to share the stage

with such incredible dancers.

- It's gonna be great.
- Hey, guys. Sorry.

We need Kayla right now.

It's time for you to get
your head in the show, okay?

Go and get changed
and get warmed up.

- Okay?
- Yeah.

Big push up through,
towards the barre.

Can you get my skirt?

Sure. This, miss.

- Ravi!
- Yeah, it was fantastic.

Thank you.

It's gonna be great.

Thanks, Ravi.

Thank you.

Let's go.

All ticket holders,
left two doors, box office

on the right.
Over here, miss. Thank you.

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.
I just need to shake it out.

- Okay.
- Oh.

Mm. Okay, come on.

- Are you all right?
- Thanks.

Thanks for coming.
Thank you.

- I'm so excited.
- Edna.

Is he the producer?

- Yeah.
- Thanks for all your help.

Hi.

I'm Ava.

I'm an opera singer.

Oh. That's nice.

- What's this?
- We've got a problem.

- What is it?
- It's her ankle.

I'm fine. I just need
to tape it up.

I think I just...

Can we get a medic
over here, please?

- Ow.
- A medic!

He's coming.

- Hey.
- Thank you. Can you deal with it?

Can you take the shoe off?

Okay, let me
take a look at this.

- Is everything all right?
- It hurt when I do that?

Guys, can we, uh,
make our way on stage, please?

- Thank you.
- There's already some some swelling.

Let's get ice
on this right away.

Should we get Barlow in
on backup?

Yeah, yeah, let's get
the understudy ready

to take Barlow's place
in the corps.

Barlow, can I talk
to you for a minute?

- Who has Barlow's dress?
- It's right here.

Great. Go. Go, go, go.

- Crazy, right?
- Yes.

All right, Emma, those shoes
are right there behind you.

We are gonna have
to pin your skirt.

Thank you.

Hi.

Oksana?

Oh, Ravi.

Congratulations.

How are your nerves?

- I'm terrified.
- Oh.

Well, you shouldn't be.

I hear that your dancers
are phenomenal.

Do you have a student
in the show?

My daughter... Barlow.

You're kidding.
I didn't know.

- Is that okay?
- Just make it tight.

Hey. I'm ready to dance.
I'm taped.

What do you think?

I wouldn't advise it.

Hey, Kayla...

What is she doing
in my dress?

- Relax, okay?
- They're all here to see me perform tonight!

Guys! Do I announce
a change of cast?

No! I'm dancing.

What do I do? Do I dance
my part in the corps?

The understudy's
already in place for you.

Stop, okay?
I'm calling it.

Barlow, you're in for Kayla.

- You can't do this to me!
- Yes, I can, okay? I'm sorry.

- No!
- I can't take that risk with you.

- I'm sorry!
- All right. All right, guys!

Places, everybody!
Let's go! Let's go!

Barlow. Listen, Barlow, none of
this craziness matters anymore.

- It's okay.
- Just focus, live the character.

Will call this way, please.

Show's about to begin.
Right through there.

Everything all right?

Kayla's injured.

What?

Three.

Two.

One.

Curtain.

This is so messed up.

I can't believe

you don't get a chance
to dance at all.

And quiet inside.
Dancers, take your positions.

Keep going.

Come on. It's okay.

They're over here. I got her.

- Paloma.
- Medics.

Hey, I think she got
the wind knocked out her.

Guys, get back on stage.

Ryan, back on stage, please.
Thank you.

Are you okay? You're good?

- Okay.
- I'm so sorry.

It's okay. Barlow, Barlow,

listen to me.
They're gonna be all right.

You need to go on now. Okay?

Costume change now.

He's reaching for her.

It's perfect.

♪ I lost my soul
when the curtain dropped ♪

♪ Bleeding colors
just can't stop ♪

♪ I close my eyes
to the signs ♪

♪ You're my mission ♪

♪ I paid the price
for all my sins ♪

♪ Since your open skies
let me in ♪

♪ About time
I had a new beginning ♪

♪ I'd be a fool ♪

♪ To let this moment
slip away ♪

♪ 'Cause I swear
I saw my future ♪

♪ In your face ♪

♪ Like a masterpiece
as the colors glow ♪

♪ There's something more
than beautiful ♪

♪ There's no such thing as ♪

♪ Close to perfection ♪

♪ Like a masterpiece
looking in my eye ♪

♪ The "Mona Lisa" come alive ♪

♪ Oh, my God ♪

♪ You so leave me breathless ♪

♪ Breathless ♪

♪ Leave me breathless ♪

♪ Leave me breathless ♪

♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh ♪

- ♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh ♪
- ♪ I can stare at you ♪

- ♪ All night like a sunset ♪
- ♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh ♪

- ♪ Stare at you ♪
- ♪ You were never there ♪

- ♪ I can stare at you every night ♪
- ♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh ♪

- ♪ So close to perfection ♪
- ♪ Like a sunset ♪

- ♪ Stare at you ♪
- ♪ You were never there ♪

- ♪ I can stare at you all night ♪
- ♪ Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh ♪

- ♪ So close to perfection ♪
- ♪ Like a sunset ♪

♪ You were never there ♪

♪ I stare at you every night ♪

- ♪ Stare at you all night ♪
- ♪ Like a sunset ♪

♪ Like a masterpiece
as the colors glow ♪

♪ There's something more
than beautiful ♪

♪ There's no such thing as ♪

♪ Remade perfection ♪

♪ Like a masterpiece
looking in my eye ♪

- ♪ In my eye ♪
- ♪ The "Mona Lisa" come alive ♪

♪ Oh, my God ♪

♪ You so leave me breathless ♪

- ♪ Leave me breathless ♪
- ♪ Breathless ♪

♪ Breathless,
leaving me breathless ♪

♪ Leave me breathless. ♪