Spring musical season has arrived in York County! Don't miss these fantastic upcoming high school musical productions:
Adams County
Gettysburg |
The Little Mermaid
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, "Disney's The Little Mermaid" is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea", "Kiss the Girls", and "Part of Your World." Airel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Friday, March 1st at 7 PM
Saturday, March 2nd at 2 PM
Saturday, March 2nd at 7 PM
Littlestown |
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, BIG FISH is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.
BIG FISH School Edition is a slightly reworked version of the original Broadway script. The School Edition has been carefully edited, with additional director’s notes throughout, to make the show more producible for high school groups. In some cases problematic language has been changed, while in others an alternate choice is offered at the discretion of the director.
Friday, March 1st at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 2nd 7:30 PM
Ticket info and more details will be posted here soon
Biglerville |
Xanadu (zan-ah-doo) is an epic musical story of love, art, and roller skates. Seven Muses, all the way from Ancient Greece, arrive in 1980's California and inspire a struggling artist to create his masterpiece: a roller disco! Featuring an overly-sensitive young artist, a Muse with a fake Australian accent, an intense yet nostalgic businessman, two evil Muses who plot their sister's downfall, and a variety of other characters and themes from Greek mythology, all with an 80's parody twist, Xanadu will be Biglerville's biggest theater production since before the pandemic.
March 15th at 7:00 p.m.
March 16th at 7:00 p.m.
March 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Click here for more info and tickets
York County
Northeastern |
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Changes made for the Teen Edition
(1) Removal of adult language and overtly sexual references
(2) Removal of "Class" and "A Bit of Good"
(3) Transposed keys to better accommodate teen voices
Friday, Feb. 23: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24: 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 25: 2 p.m.
Purchase tickets at www.nebobcats.org/our-district
Kennard-Dale |
On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought! Told through the legendary music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! has become a worldwide sensation that has audiences everywhere dancing.
Show times:
Thursday, Feb. 29: 7 p.m.
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 3 p.m.
| Red Land |
Beautiful mermaid Ariel should be a happy girl -- she lives in an enchanted undersea country, her father is a King, and she has the most beautiful singing voice. But she is a passionate, headstrong teenager, and wants what she cannot have -- to live on land. When she falls in love with a handsome human prince, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs. But her only option is to defy her furious father, and bargain with Ursula the Sea Witch, giving her voice as the price of entry onto dry land. With the help of Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and officious court composer Sebastian the crab, Ariel must wordlessly gain Prince Eric's love within three days -- or lose her soul to the ambitious witch! Based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, and the wildly popular Disney film, this musical staging of The Little Mermaid features a funny and fanciful book by Doug Wright, with the beloved score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Glenn Slater in an expanded but completely faithful form, featuring the rambunctious and persuasive “Under the Sea,” the romantic expectation of “Kiss the Girl,” and that anthem to longing and belonging, “Part of Your World.”
Thursday, Feb. 29: 7 p.m.
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m.
Dover | |
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Show times:
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday March 3: 2 p.m.
Red Lion |
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best.
Thursday, Feb. 29: 7 p.m.
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m.
Spring Grove |
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. The show features all the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Show times:
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m.
West York |
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best.
Show times:
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m.
York Catholic |
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 17 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Show times:
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m.
Click here for full details and ticket info
York Suburban |
She Loves Me is a euphoric romantic comedy with a soaring score. Amalia and Georg work together at a modest Hungarian parfurmerie, and have disliked each other from the very beginning. He thinks she’s stuck up, and she thinks he’s arrogant and mean. But each rapturously writes to a lonely hearts pen pal when the work day is done, and it doesn’t take long for the audience to see that they’re in love without realizing it. Inevitably through some of the most iconic songs in the musical theatre canon ("Vanilla Ice Cream", "She Loves Me", "Will He Like Me?"), Georg and Amalia discover the truth as well and rejoice in their love for each other at the story’s sweet and musically delightful conclusion.
Show times:
Friday, March 1: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 2: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Click here for full details and ticket info
William Penn |
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-musical-comedy with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman that follows the Faustian-ish story of Seymour Krelborn, a nerdy and awkward florist-shop employee who has a crush on his colleague, Audrey. One day, Seymour brings a mysterious plant of unknown origin to the shop. As it turns out, the plant, whom he names Audrey II, can sing and becomes an instant hit, bringing success and money to the formerly floundering flower shop. However, as Audrey II gets bigger and stronger, he appears to have an uncanny appetite for human blood.
Show times:
Friday, March 8: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 9: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
South Western |
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Show times:
Thursday, March 14: 7 p.m.
Friday, March 15: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16: 7 p.m.
Susquehannock |
In this musical version of The Princess and the Pea, Princess Winnifred is an ungainly, brash girl competing for the hand of Prince Dauntless, whose domineering mother Queen Aggravain has declared he must marry a "true" princess before anyone else in the kingdom can marry.
Show times:
Friday, March 22: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 23: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 24: 2 p.m.
Eastern York |
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-musical-comedy with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman that follows the Faustian-ish story of Seymour Krelborn, a nerdy and awkward florist-shop employee who has a crush on his colleague, Audrey. One day, Seymour brings a mysterious plant of unknown origin to the shop. As it turns out, the plant, whom he names Audrey II, can sing and becomes an instant hit, bringing success and money to the formerly floundering flower shop. However, as Audrey II gets bigger and stronger, he appears to have an uncanny appetite for human blood.
Show times:
Thursday, April 4: 7 p.m.
Friday, April 5: 7 p.m.
April 6: 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dallastown |
Show times:
Thursday, April 4: 7 p.m.
Friday, April 5: 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 6: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 7: 2 p.m.
Click here for more details and ticket info
Central York High School |
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!”
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Appropriate for all audiences and groups, Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year by schools around the world.
Show times:
Friday, April 12: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14: 2 p.m.
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Friday, April 19: 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 20: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 21: 2 p.m.
Click here for more details and ticket info
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