Bhangra hits the stage in Central Jersey this month

From an original musical in Princeton to Red Baraat in Hopewell—plus an exclusive discount code for our readers.

By: Ambreen Ali

Outlets: Central Desi

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 1,087

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Walk by the McCarter Theatre at Princeton University tomorrow night, and you will likely hear the unmistakable beat of the dhol as a new play, “A Beat of Our Own,” brings bhangra to the main stage. It’s all the drama of competitive college dance (a la Netflix’s “Best of the Best”), plus the heart-thumping syncopation and colorful flair of Punjabi music and dance.

The musical comedy based on a book by Rehana Lew Mirza …

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