Musical a global event that celebrates local theatre
Elkhorn Area High School officials recently announced the upcoming production of Music Theatre International’s
“All Together Now!’ a global event celebrating local theatre this weekend.
Performances will take place at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School, 482 E. Geneva St.
A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including “Rent,” “Les Misérables,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Matilda,” “Hairspray,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mamma Mia” and many more, according to a press release.
EAHS will be joining more than 2,500 theatrical organizations from all 50 states and over 40 countries in producing their own local production of ‘All Together Now.” Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International created this revue for theatres across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of Nov. 12.
MTI President and CEO Drew Cohen said it aims to bring people back together.
“MTI’s ‘All Together Now!’ is about bringing people back to the theatre, whether as audience members or cast, crew and musicians. The revue features songs from the world’s most iconic musicals, so there is definitely something for everyone to enjoy,” Cohen said.
“Our goal with this worldwide event is for organizations to provide hope, inspiration and excitement to their communities through the transformative power of musical theatre,” he added.
Tickets for this weekend’s performances at Elkhorn Area High School are $7 for adults, $5 for students. They can be purchased at the door or online by visiting classmunity.com/elkhornwi.
