Spring Musical Season!
Waukee High School and Northwest High School are both presenting spring musicals during April. Waukee High School will perform “Mary Poppins,” and Northwest High School will perform “Chicago the Musical.” “Mary Poppins” will take place on April 14-16 in the Waukee Auditorium and is presented by the Waukee Theatre Arts Program. “Chicago” performs on April 21-23 in the Northwest Auditorium and is presented by the Northwest Theatre Arts Program. Both schools will have the chance to perform for the other to show their support for the arts in the Waukee CSD.
Waukee High School Performs “Mary Poppins”
Waukee Theatre Arts presents Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins.” A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Performances will take place in the Waukee High School Auditorium (555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263) on Friday, April 14th at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 15th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 16th at 2 p.m. Tickets Are $10 and are available online and at the door.
Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-oo, a tale of great wonder is waiting for you. Can’t put our finger on what lies in store, but we feel what’s to happen all happened before…
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” tells the whimsical story of the Banks family: a father, a mother, a daughter, and a son in their search for the “practically perfect” nanny. With a change in the wind, Mary Poppins appears to fulfill the family’s wishes. Although her methods are somewhat otherworldly, she teaches the family some valuable lessons with her upright ways, but never without an element of fun or imagination! Join the Banks Family as they learn anything can happen when they come together as a family. So grab your tuppence and enjoy some familiar favorite songs, such as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Feed the Birds,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” “Jolly Holiday,” “Step In Time,” and more! “Mary Poppins” is fun for the whole family! Purchase Tickets
Northwest High School Performs “Chicago”
Northwest Theatre Arts presents “Chicago: Teen Edition.” A musical based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse with music by John Kander. Performances will take place in the Waukee Northwest Auditorium (655 NW N 10th St, Waukee, IA 50263) on Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 22nd at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available online and at the door.
“Chicago: Teen Edition,” tells the story of Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, two women searching for stardom while also being tried for murder. Both of them land in the Cook County Jail and plot their comeback to the spotlight and release from prison. Learn about “All That Jazz” as you are transported back to the 1920s in this broadway classic with a touch of razzle-dazzle. “Chicago: Teen Edition” is recommended for ages 13+ due to the mature content and themes throughout the show.
