If you love live theater, then you’ll be excited to know that all four of our secondary schools are preparing right now to stage plays this spring. Here are the details:
The fun begins on January 31 and Feb. 1 when the Willink Drama Club presents the classic hit Annie, Jr.
Based on the popular Tony-winning musical, the youth edition is a perfectly-sized adaptation for adults and kids of all ages. The spunky little orphan will warm the hearts of your entire family.
Show times are Friday Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Willink Middle School, 900 Publishers Parkway. Stay tuned for ticket information.
The following week, Feb. 6 to 8, Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Rd., will present the hit Broadway musical, Hadestown. The “teen edition” of the movie is still a full-length production — a haunting, jazzy folk opera which follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice. Hadestown has only very recently been released, and Webster Schroeder is the first in our area to get it.
More to come about show times and tickets, on the website and Facebook page.
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Spry Drama Club will present the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress Youth Edition. on March 7 and 8 at Spry Middle School, 119 South Ave.
This one-hour adaptation of the beloved musical tells the fairy-tale story of Prince Dauntless’ quest to find a bride. None so far had been able to pass the queen’s impossible tests, especially the Sensibility Test.
Stay tuned for more information about this lighthearted, funny and heartwarming performance.
Finally, Webster Thomas High School caps off the season with their production of Legally Blonde the Musical from March 27 to 29 at the school, 800 Five Mile Line Rd. I don’t know the show times or ticket information about this one, either, so check back here or the district website for times and ticket information as performance dates near.
Also coming to the stage in later this year and in 2025:
- The Diary of Anne Frank, Nov, 21-23, Webster Thomas High School
- Willink student-run play, April 4-5 (title not yet announced)
- Webster Schroeder Drama production, May 1-3 (not yet announced)
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(posted 10/25/2024)
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good info. – thx – Dave
Thanks Dave!
how do I purchase tickets to Anne Jr. I have been looking at the website cannot find it
I haven’t heard anything yet, but will do some digging and see what I can find out. Stay tuned!
It’s also possible they’re not on sale yet. But I’ll find out for you!
Hi Margie,
I finally was able to track down that information. Tickets won’t go on sale until the Monday before the show. They’re going to send out a press release, so I’ll post something again once they’re available.
Missy
how can I find the info on the high school play that they are inviting senior citizens to for refreshments before. I thought I signed up but cant find info anymore.
I’m actually going to blog about that on Tuesday, but here’s the details which I’ll be including:
The performance will be held at Webster Schroeder High School on Wednesday, April 30. Doors will open at 9:15 for check-in and refreshments, and the show runs from 10 to 11:30.