'Spicy Masala Chai': A romping Bollywood romance

August 2, 2016 at 7:01PM
"Spicy Masala Chai"
"Spicy Masala Chai" (Tim Campbell/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The infectious spunk of the dancers and actors that make up this Bollywood-inspired rom-com could charm the most cynical Fringe patron. Threaded around the story of three Indian American bachelors in search of love, the dance numbers — fusing traditional Indian dance moves with hip hop, ballet, jazz and little bit of country dancing — are delightful enough that you forgive the choppy acting. Artistic director Divya Maiya manages to interweave sociopolitical issues seamlessly into this delightful romp that features more than 50 dancers of all ages and abilities, bustin' their moves with aplomb. (5:30 p.m. Thu., 8:30 p.m. Fri., 1 p.m. Sat.; Rarig Center Proscenium, 330 21st Av. S.)

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