Students at Pennsbury High School will be presenting ‘Barnum’ on their stage starting this Friday night.
The production will be staged with over 100 cast members, a 25 piece orchestra and a crew of more than 50 students.
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“Barnum” tells the tale of P.T. Barnum, the man behind Barnum and Bailey’s circus. The show will be staged Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 2p.m.
From a press release on the show:
Pennsbury High School’s past musical theater productions have spawned several talented budding musical theater careers on Broadway. Come out and see the future stars of Broadway perform in this unique show. Barnum features a live band on stage as well as exciting circus performances and elaborate sets. In addition, audiences will be treated to a special live circus pre-show in the lobby, complete with cotton candy and live entertainment.
Tickets for the show cost $15, $10 and $7. A public ticket sale will be held Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Pennsbury High School’s East Lobby. Seniors with Gold Cards are entitled to free gallery seating, or may purchase tickets at a $7 discount. To order tickets by email: phsmusicaltickets@gmail.com. For more information by phone: 215-949-6780 ex. 71686.
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The musical theater production is based on the book by Mark Bramble. The production’s lyrics were penned by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman.
“Barnum” is directed by Pennsbury alum and Charles Boehm Middle School music teacher Matthew South. The show is produced by Pennsbury Choral Director James D. Moyer, and the Musical Director is choral teacher Brian Krajcik. The show will be choreographed by Dani Tucci-Juraga from Downstage Studios.
