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District 202 high school student musicians and performers will do their best to stave off the winter blues when they present this year’s slate of spring musicals this March and April.
Here are this year’s shows, in chronological order:
Plainfield South High School presents “Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Tickets cost $10. All PSHS students can purchase tickets for $5 the night of each show with a valid school ID. Children 2 and younger are free.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70648
PSHS is located at 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.
Plainfield East High School presents “Shrek The Musical” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure bringing all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there is more to the story than meets the ears.
Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. “’Shrek The Musical” is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America.
Advance tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for students, staff, and senior citizens.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://plainfield-east-high-school-choir.ticketleap.com/pehs-shrek-the-musical/.
Tickets will also be sold at the door for $8 for adults and $6 for students, staff, and seniors.
PEHS is located at 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield.
Plainfield North High School presents “The SpongeBob Musical” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25; and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Based on the beloved animated series, the stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the annihilation of their undersea world.
Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for staff, students, and senior citizens.
Reserve seats by purchasing tickets online at https://pnhs.seatyourself.biz.
Online ticket sales are open and will close at midnight the day before the performance. A link for ticket purchase will be posted on PNHS’s Homepage.
Tickets also can be bought the day of the show by cash or check in the PNHS lobby starting at 6:15 p.m.
Please direct questions or requests for any special needs to Lori Kraus at lkraus@psd202.org.
PNHS is located at 12005 S. 248th Street, Plainfield.
Plainfield High School – Central Campus presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22; and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, 2023.
In this deviously delicious sci-fi rock musical, meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” (after his coworker crush).
This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivorous plant promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent toward global domination!
Tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for staff, students, and seniors.
Tickets may be purchased mid-March online at pchschoirs.com or at the door.
PHSCC is located at 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
For more information please contact:
- Plainfield South High School: Jessica Carey,
(815) 577-5530; jcarey@psd202.org
- Plainfield East High School: Ali Kordelewski,
(815) 577-0324; AKordele@psd202.org
- Plainfield North High School: Kit Crawford,
(815) 609-8506; kcrawfor@psd202.org
- Plainfield High School – Central Campus: Nathan Rancatore,
Please call each school’s main office or visit the school’s website for more ticket information. (815) 436 -3200; nrancato@psd202.org