On Stage: Theatre
basketball team. Only after making the cut do they learn they won’t
be dancing tap, salsa, or swing–instead, they will bring down the
house with a style that is entirely new to them: hip-hop. Take the
uplifting journey with these dreamers–and the young coaches who
inspire them along the way–as they battle self-doubt, stereotypes,
and even each other for a chance to bust a move at center court in
front of the 20,000 screaming fans.
American Theatre Group at SOPAC presents the World Premiere
of Small Town Story from May 31 to June 10th. Inspired by true
events, this is a musical about a musical that rocked a community.
Deep divisions arise in town when it’s announced the annual high
school musical will be Rent. As the escalation drives wedges be-
tween parents and students- and teachers and neighbors – secrets
are uncovered that threaten to tear them apart. Small Town Sto-
ry explores the indelible power of theatre, the inherent dangers of
silence and the potential of young people to change the world. .
Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents Disney’s NEWSIES: The
Broadway Musical from June 1 - June 17. Adapted from the Disney
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