Euclid High School’s annual musical extravaganza is yet another popular modern production —“In the Heights” featuring music from Lin Manuel Miranda of Broadway’s “Hamilton” and Disney’s film “Moana.”
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 12, 13 and 14, and 2 p.m. April 14 and 15 at the school. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call the high school at 216-797-7800 for more information.
“’In The Heights’ was chosen this year for Big Show because it is the 10th anniversary of the show appearing on Broadway and winning The Tony for Best Musical in 2008,” says director Ken Ferlito. “’Hamilton’ coming to Cleveland also influenced our selection. The students are having a blast performing this musical. The music is upbeat and the hip-hop/rap style of music has been fun for the students to sing, as well as performing our choreography.”
“The story is so real and modern,” says Izzy Johnson, who plays Nina. “The audience will be able to connect to all the characters in the show”.
“There are lessons to learn about community and feeling a sense of home and belonging,” says Ethan Clark, who plays Usnavi.
“It is a fun show for the performers and the audience,” adds Leroy Berts, who plays Benny “The show is up-to-date and you feel the happiness and the struggles of the each of the characters.”
Euclid High is participating in Playhouse Squares Dazzle Awards for the third year and is looking forward to The Dazzle Awards presentation at 7:30 p.m. May 19 at the Connor Palace Theater at Playhouse Square.
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