Fame: the Musical

FAME: The Musical

    Hello, everybody!  This is Jimi Wright, and boy has it been an exciting week!  My school’s production of “Fame: The Musical” has entered tech week as of today (February 27th), and we’re all very excited to put on an amazing show.  I’m playing Nick Piazza in the show.  Since November, the cast has worked its way through a vigorous schedule of rehearsals.  And now we’re in the final stage before we stand up and present a riveting and incredible show to you!  

    “Fame: The Musical” is a show set between the years of 1980-1984, following a group of young hopefuls who were accepted into the prestigious “Performing Arts School” in New York.  Featuring excellent comic relief and humor, the play follows these high schoolers as they make their way through an education in the arts and struggle to keep their academics to an acceptable standard, they face the relatable challenges endured by teens and adults alike.  Throughout the show, these young teens work to find themselves and fit in.  The show tackles many controversial issues such as homosexuality, drug use, dropouts, and teenage romance.  It’s an inspiring and naturally relatable show sure to keep the audience at the edge of their seat, if they’re not standing up and dancing with the music already.  

    The play will be held at Joseph A. Foran High School in Milford, CT, on the dates of 3/3 (7:00 PM ET) and 3/4 (2:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET).  Tickets will cost either $10 or $12 at the door.  I guarantee it will be beyond worth the expense!

"There She Goes/Fame"

-James Wright

Sophomore at Foran High

Head of Board Recruitment Committee

(NPT Youth Board)

REVIEW: Something Rotten

Something Rotten

My favorite Shakespeare show is Something Rotten. No, Shakespeare did not actually write this show, but its comedic description of Shakespeare’s career was hilariously heretical, and made it an absolute must see for any lovers of theatre. The original cast included legendary Broadway stars Brian D’Arcy James as Nick Bottom and Christian Borle as William Shakespeare. Not only did this show spoof Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly, it also satirized the frivolity of musicals, making the audience not only laugh at the characters on stage, but also at their musically inclined selves. It was a show I enjoyed every aspect of this show from the opening number through the final bow. The irreverent jokes and silly storyline made this musical a truly feel good show. Sadly, the show has closed its Broadway doors in 2017, but fear not, the show has launched its 2017 national tour on January 10th. As both an avid Shakespeare and musical theatre fan, I highly recommend going to see it! 

- Sarah Kulaga

Senior at Lauralton Hall

Head of the NPT Youth Board Marketing Committee