POTTSTOWN PA – The Pottstown School District presents an all-district musical, “Disney’s Descendants,” in the Stanley Davenport Performing Arts Center at Pottstown Senior High School, 750 N. Washington St. Performances are scheduled for March 20 and 27 (Fridays) at 7 p.m., March 21 and 28 (Saturdays) at 7 p.m., and March 22 and 29 (Sundays) at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available now, online. The musical is appropriate for all ages.
An additional March 28 show at noon is sensory-friendly, and free to the public with open and unreserved seating. Online or in-person donations will be appreciated, but are not required.
Here’s the storyline, according to Music Theatre International:
“Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost, home of the most infamous villains who ever lived, the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island … until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps, or learn to be good?”
A Musical ‘Experience’
As the school’s 12th musical “experience,” the show includes a full orchestra, concessions from various school groups, and full-color playbills to take” as souvenirs.
“Disney’s Descendants” also is a highlight of the annual Foundation for Pottstown Education Celebration of the Arts on March 21. Its show will be accompanied by a backstage tour representing “the magic behind the music,” displays of senior high school student artwork, and live music by two high school ensembles.
Celebration guests also will enjoy what the foundation describes as “an incredible dinner” in the high school cafeteria, produced by Pottstown’s culinary arts program. The arts celebration is separately ticketed, with information online.
‘The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition’ at PVMS West
ZIEGLERVILLE PA – Perkiomen Valley Middle School (PVMS) West, 220 Big Rd., presents “The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition.” Performances are scheduled for March 13 (Friday) at 7 p.m., March 14 (Saturday) at 6 p.m., and March 15 (Sunday) at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available online. Here’s the storyline, according to Concord Theatricals:
“Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they ‘“’Follow the Yellow Brick Road’”’ through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home.”
“Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no nerve.”
“Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.”
A Before-The-Last-Show Opportunity
Before the final performance Sunday in PVMS West, a meet-the-characters cast event is scheduled at noon for photo opportunities and cookies in the school cafeteria. It is open to the public, and free to attend.
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