Etoile begins with promising potential, likening itself to Fame in a ballet context, as two struggling dance companies, La Ballet National and the Metropolitan Ballet Theater, brainstorm a bold swap of dancers to revitalize interest. However, as the show progresses, it suffers from an unclear direction and an overwhelming whimsical tone that hampers its development. The storyline features key characters like Genevieve, the French company head, and Jack, her reluctant American counterpart, as they navigate artistic compromises and commercial pressures, illustrating the tension between integrity and survival in the ballet world post-Covid.
"The setup is simple: two dance companies...are struggling after Covid and assorted other modern pressures...So what if they swapped their top dancers and choreographers?"
"The head of the French company, Genevieve, has already secured funding for the project...even though the money is coming from a man he despises..."
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