May 19, 2023
The Prom On Stage May 17 until June 11 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
In the same spirit as Broadway blockbusters Hairspray and Footloose comes the feel-good musical comedy of the year, which will have audiences of all ages dancing in the aisles.
This smart, big-hearted musical comedy celebrates the love that unites us all.
Four narcissistic Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue – and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow, but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, and created by the geniuses behind The Book of Mormon, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Mean Girls, The Prom expertly captures all the humour and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
Don’t miss the show that Variety raves “…is so full of happiness that you think your heart is about to burst!”
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.
Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 10 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level.
The story of The Prom champions concepts of identity, empathy, inclusivity, communication, support, and hope. As is the case with most meaningful theatre, the road to this better understanding of others’ perspectives is paved with conflict. In this show, those themes include homophobia, mature language, micro-aggressions, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ religious implications, parental rejection, and verbal bullying. Our hope is that these themes lead to worthwhile discussions focused on the musical’s inspirational themes and encourage us to apply the idea we all are worthy of belonging, unique and valuable.
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