The New York Times deemed it a "contagiously elating finale". Reviewing the stage show, the Leicester Mercury described the song as "infectiously catchy" and added "you can't fail to leave singing You Can't Stop The Beat".
The New York Times hailed it as an "incredibly uplifting conclusion". Reviewing the stage show, the Leicester Mercury characterized the song as "extremely appealing" and observed that viewers were unable to resist singing "You Can't Stop The Beat".