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Those are formative years for any young man. Considering the all-male cast of 11 dancers, “Pretty Things” feels like you’re witnessing masters of the universe in-the-making. Nostalgia and a sense of coming-of-age all are in play.
They look the part in faintly 1980s-inspired costumes designed by Thomas Mika. I let myself imagine they were dancing in white Keds and the stretchiest, skin-tight denim. In reality, Mika looked to images of beautiful men from classical paintings. Portraits painted on embellished waist-coasts peered back at the audience; underneath, rhinestone harnesses sparkled.
“Pretty Things” was initially intended to debut onstage in March 2020, though it became of the first major COVID postponements. McIntyre had faith, and ultimately persevered. There are unexpected nods to break dancing. The most technical moments arrive as successive pas de deux during “Oh! You Pretty Things” among others.
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