South Hills high school musicals
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Curtains” at 7:30 p.m. March 2-5 in the high school auditorium.
Chartiers Valley High School will present “Les Miserables” at 7:30 p.m. March 2-5.
South Fayette High School presents “Anything Goes” at 7:30 p.m. March 4-6 and 2:30 p.m. March 6 in the high school theater.
Upper St. Clair High School will perform the Irving Berlin’s musical “White Christmas” March 4-12.
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Curtains” March 2-5.
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Curtains” March 2-5.
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Curtains” March 2-5.
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Curtains” March 2-5.
Of the many clubs and activities that a high school student can participate in, none get quite as much buzz as the annual spring musical. To make the musical the best it can be, countless hours of work are put into it, from the singing and acting itself to the stage and costume design and the orchestral accompaniment. Because of all these aspects, all types of students help make the show a success. This sense of cooperation gives the feeling that the musical is an excellent representation of nearly everyone at the school.
What’s interesting about these performances is the mix of nostalgia with brand new experiences. Obviously, because the performances are live, no single one of them is quite the same. But at the same time, many of these musicals are famous and beloved by many, with some enthusiasts able to sing every song from memory. The chance to see students you might know in familiar roles, in a professional manner, is very unique. No matter which school you show your support for, you will be both familiar and surprised with the results.
Upper St. Clair
“White Christmas”
March 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., March 6 at 2 p.m., March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
When two vets team up post-World War II to become a top song-and-dance act, a series of romantic mix-ups ensues after they are introduced to a pair of sisters who also have a song-and-dance act.
Irving Berlin’s singing and dancing extravaganza includes songs such as “Happy Holidays/Let Yourself Go,” “Sisters,” “Snow,” “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy,” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Blue Skies” and the classic “White Christmas.”
Adult tickets are $12 pre-sale/$15 at the door; students are $5 pre-sale/$8 at the door; seniors, non-residents $5/resident free. Senior citizens who reside in USC (with a valid ID – Gold Card, Silver Card or drivers’ license) will receive up to two complimentary admissions.
For more information, call the Music Activity Hotling at 412-851-2060, or visit usctheater.org.
Bethel Park
“Curtains”
March 2-5 at 7:30 p.m.
“Curtains” is a musical murder mystery set in Boston in the 1950’s during an out-of-town try-out of “Robbin’ Hood,” a doomed musical of epic proportions. When the talentless female star of the musical is murdered on opening night, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives to solve the mystery and finds himself drawn into the dramatic world of the production.
Tickets are $10. Senior citizens can receive half-price admission to the March 2-3 performances only. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade can receive half price admission to all performances, but only if the seats are obtained at the door on the evening of the performance.
To hear prerecorded information about tickets, call 412-833-5000 ext. 8706. To obtain information regarding handicap parking and drop off, contact the High School Security Office at 412-854-8515.
Chartiers Valley
“Les Miserables”
March 2-5 at 7:30 p.m.
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, “Les Miserables” is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. Songs include “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and more.
Tickets are $10. Senior citizens are entitled to one general admission comp ticket for opening night only, March 2. General admission seating is in the rear of the auditorium. These tickets cannot be reserved ahead of time. Senior citizens can claim their ticket between 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 2 at the box office. Any senior citizen wishing to sit in the reserved section must purchase a ticket for regular price.
For more information, visit cvmusical.wikispaces.com.
Mt. Lebanon
“Peter Pan”
May 5-7 at 7:30 p.m., May 7 at 2 p.m.
With singing pirates, swordfights and make-believe, “Peter Pan” tells the classic tale of a young boy who refuses to grow up.
Tickets at $12 for adults and $8 for students will be available online beginning April 4, or at the school box office (C-20 entrance/principal’s office) Monday-Friday, 7:30-9 a.m. at the C-20 entrance (principal’s office) and 2:45-4 p.m. at the C-20 entrance.
For more information or tickets, visit www.mtlsd.org/tickets or call 412-344-2067.
Peters Township
“Tarzan: The Musical”
April 7-9 at 7 p.m., April 10 at 2 p.m.
Orphaned on the shores of West Africa after a shipwreck, a helpless infant becomes part of a gorilla tribe. But his world, and the world of a curious young explorer, are transformed forever when the two meet.
Tickets at $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors can be purchased online at pths.ticketleap.com/tarzantickets.
South Fayette
“Anything Goes”
March 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 2:30 p.m.
In this Cole Porter comedy, the S.S. American is sailing between New York and England with a colorful assemblage of passengers. Song, dance and comical antics ensue when a colorful assemblage of passengers sail between New York and England on the ship.
Tickets at $10 for adults and $7 for students/children/senior citizens will be sold at the door if seats are available.
South Fayette senior citizens will be admitted for free to the 2:30 p.m. March 6 performance.
Jeremy Farbman is a junior at Mt. Lebanon High School.