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March 9, 2020

Part One: Riverside Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” Takes Stage This Weekend

This is part one of a two part series about Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Tomorrow’s article will feature a Q&A with the cast leads. The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The musical will run March 12-15 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over sixty students from the high school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 57th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, which makes this a landmark show. Big business…

October 29, 2019

Ellwood City Area School District to Stage ‘Shrek the Musical’

The Ellwood City Area School District will proudly stage its annual musical next month. The school is presenting “Shrek The Musical” with a cast of over 75 high-school students and children bringing the fairy tale characters to life. Shrek the Musical is a Tony-award winning Broadway musical based on the Oscar-winning fairytale adventure of the same name. Shrek (played by Jack Brown) is the story of an unlikely hero who begrudgingly sets on a journey to rescue the feisty princess Fiona (played by Hayley Wright) who has a secret. He travels alongside his wisecracking friend, Donkey (played by Dorian Anderson)…

March 14, 2019

PART 2: Q&A With Two Of The Leads

“Pickles and pigs, pigs and pickles, who cares about that silly old state fair anyhow?” – character Margy Frank from the 1945 musical State Fair. This year beginning on Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, Riverside High School will be putting their own twist on the 1945 musical State Fair. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m matinee on Sunday. This year Riverside high school will be putting on the musical State Fair. For reserved tickets call or text the musical hotline at 724-312-5845 or email for tickets at musicaltickets@riverside.k12.pa.us. Tickets can also…

March 13, 2019

PART 1: Riverside Musical ‘State Fair’ Dress Rehersal Photo Gallery

“Pickles and pigs, pigs and pickles, who cares about that silly old state fair anyhow?” – character Margy Frank from the 1945 musical State Fair. This year beginning on Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, Riverside High School will be putting their own twist on the 1945 musical State Fair. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m matinee on Sunday. This year Riverside high school will be putting on the musical State Fair. For reserved tickets call or text the musical hotline at 724-312-5845 or email for tickets at musicaltickets@riverside.k12.pa.us. Tickets can also…

October 11, 2018

Portersville Christian School Fine Arts Committee Announces Fall Production

Portersville, PA….The Fine Arts Committee of Portersville Christian School (PCS) announces that An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS will be staged Friday, November 9, and Saturday, November 10, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. An Evening of SIGHTS & SOUNDS is a showcase of the arts and student performance. Student performances will run the gamut of music, sketches, comedy, and scenes from Shakespeare among other forms of artistic expression. In the tradition of past PCS productions, student performances will highlight the creativity of students as we explore as a community what…

April 13, 2018

Three Ellwood Students To Perform in “Fiddler on the Roof”

PORTERSVILLE, PA — Several area students will carry on the musical tradition of “Fiddler on the Roof” at 7 p.m. April 26-28 at Portersville Christian School. Performers from Ellwood City are Danny Schlachter, Kaylin Kingston and Faith Patterson. New Castle area participants include Aubrey Hollerman, Josh Rupert, Aidan Ramsey, Ben Hurta and Christian Cater. Leah Hoffer of Beaver Falls also appears in the show while Julia Mangiapane of Fombell serves on the stage crew. Set in Russia in the early 20th century, “Fiddler on the Roof” tells the story of how Tevye, a Jewish milkman, his wife, their five daughters and neighbors endure through life, holding…

April 10, 2018

Sondheim’s Groundbreaking Musical, Company, Begins At New Castle Playhouse

Celebrating 60 Sensation Seasons of Live Theatre – The New Castle Playhouse proudly presents in April musical Company beginning in theatre on April 13, 2018. The Annex Musical, directed by Paula R. Ferguson is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “Being Alive.” It’s bachelor Robert’s 35th birthday and his married friends, “those good and crazy people,” surround him. Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and frequently amusing party guest. It’s Sondheim, so it is definitely a “must-see” production! The cast of Company includes Jeff Carey, Susan McKinnis, Eric…

February 27, 2018

Riverside “Shrek – The Musical” Q&A with Lead Cast

The Riverside High School Theater will present the hilarious comedy musical, SHREK – THE MUSICAL on MARCH 1st through MARCH 4th in the high school auditorium. A cast of over sixty from the high school and middle school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. Performance dates are: Thursday March 1st 7:30 p.m. Friday March 2nd 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 3rd 7:30 p.m. Sunday March 4th 2:00 p.m. *MATINEE All tickets for these performances are $10.00 and can be reserved by calling the Musical Reservation Line at 724-758-7512 extension 2838. Riverside High School is located at 300 Country…

February 26, 2018

Portersville Christian School Announces Spring Musical – Fiddler on the Roof

Portersville, PA – Portersville Christian School’s Fine Arts Committee announces that Fiddler on the Roof will be staged Thursday, April 26, Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. The director is Ryan Wise. In early twentieth century Russia, Tevye – a Jewish milkman, his wife, their five daughters and neighbors endure through life, holding to their traditions and faith, in a village where life is as precarious as a fiddler on the roof. The musical opens as the family prepares for Sabbath dinner. Yente, the…

November 8, 2017

Meet the Cast Part 2: Little Woman

This is the second and final part to Lincoln High’s Meet the Cast of Little Woman. View the first one here. The musical will be premiering this Friday at 7p.m. at Lincoln High School.   Tanner Tomak as Laurie Year: Freshman Been in musicals since: This is my 3rd year in musicals. Will you be singing: Yes. What interested you in this role: I liked that it wasn’t a major role to start off. What is unique about your costume(s): There’s a lot of sweaters! Favorite song: 5 Forever because its upbeat and happy. What have you done to prepare:…