SPFHS Presents Chicago: High School Edition
The SPFHS Repertory Theatre is proud to present this year’s musical production Chicago: High School Edition. The students of Scotch – Plains Fanwood are thrilled to bring this legendary Broadway production to our stage. This raucous, jazzy, irreverent musical is sure to razzle and dazzle!Performances will be held on Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will take place in the Manya Unger Auditorium at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, located at 667 Westfield Road, in Scotch Plains.
This production of Chicago involves over 100 students, including the crew and live pit orchestra. The cast is under the artful direction and creative supervision of Mr. Morgan Knight (Director), Mrs. Jan Allen (Producer and Music Director), Ms. Courtney Nemec (Assistant Director), Ms. Kara Drake (Choreographer), Mr. Trey Shore (Pit Orchestra Conductor), Mr. Jeff Allen (Set Designer), Mr. Gary Moore (Stage Crew Supervisor), Mr. Thomas Rowe (Lighting Designer), and Mrs. Joanne Sprague (Costume Designer). When asked about the upcoming shows, Mr. Knight replied, “One of the best things about Chicago is the incredible choreography; it combines the best of 1920’s dance with the unique style of Bob Fosse. The students have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into meeting the challenges the choreography presents.”
Tickets for Chicago: High School Edition are on sale now! They may be purchased in advance using the following link:https://chicagospfhs.brownpapertickets.com and are $13 for students and senior citizens, $15 for adults. All tickets for the performance on Thursday, March 8 are only $10. Senior citizens with “Gold Cards” may contact Victoria Fortna, via email vfortna@gmail.com or phone (908) 787-7492, to make arrangements for discounted tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, but please be advised that many of our shows in the past have completely sold out in advance of the performance night.
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Repertory Theatre strives to make its performances and facilities enjoyable and accessible to our audiences. Accessible seating is available for those with mobility challenges and those who use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or other assistive devices. Please contact Victoria Fortna at vfortna@gmail.com to request special seating. Handicap parking spaces are located near Door 1 and are available on a first come, first-served basis to those displaying official license plates or placards. Based on individual need, efforts will be made to provide early seating prior to general admission.
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