William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet

Everything about the phrase William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet leads you to expect hilarity. It calls to mind images of ballerinas dancing to the Shat's version of Mr. Tamborine Man from his cult classic album The Transformed Man, or even - Oh, please, oh, please - Shatner himself pirouetting around the stage.

But William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet is nothing like that. Based on Has Been, Shatner's semi-recent and surprisingly acclaimed musical collaboration with Ben Folds, this is a serious dance project, more PBS than Doctor Demento. After decades as a camp figure, Shatner has really pulled off an impressive comeback late in life, earning a new respect for his acting and his music. The Transformed Man, indeed.




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