The film follows a group of autistic young adults in Columbus, Ohio preparing for their first spring formal.

A reviewer for The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "touching"; remarking, "Compared to other documentaries about the condition, it's heartening to see one that accentuates the positive so much, showing families where the parents have managed to keep their marriages intact, where no one gets bullied, no one is a savant, and there's no mention of the debate around vaccines.

The production was to be directed by longtime Broadway producer Harold Prince, who also served as a dramaturge on earlier drafts of the play.

The musical's world premiere production at Syracuse Stage was announced in June 2022, featuring seven autistic actors playing characters inspired by the documentary participants and Wilson Jermaine Heredia in the role of Emilio Amigo.

[6] It was announced on July 20, 2023 that the musical would transfer to Broadway, with opening night scheduled for December 10 at the Belasco Theatre.