Northbrook Theatre Youth Company Presents 'High School Musical Jr.'

NORTHBROOK, IL — Fans of the "High School Musical" movies and those who love musical theater will soon have a chance to check out a local production right up their alley. "High School Musical Jr." is set to be performed by the Northbrook Theatre Youth Company starting Oct. 22.

The show is a "modern classic" according to Melody DeRogatis, performing arts supervisor for the Northbrook Park District.

"High School Musical Jr." tells the story of an unlikely couple of high school students — the captain of the basketball team and an academically focused "freaky math girl" — who audition for the school musical and pave the way for others to shine.

"Millennials and Gen Z grew up watching these movies on the Disney Channel, and now their children continue the legacy watching the movies and TV show on Disney+," DeRogatis said. "Audiences can expect to hear all their favorite songs from the original movie, but re-told through the lens of Gen Alpha."

DeRogatis said the show is played by three sets of casts ages 8 to 14, and appeals to both young people and adults. The young actors "uphold the integrity and fun energy of the original story, but really make the roles their own," she added

The show will be performed at the Northbrook Theater, located inside the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Oct. 22, 23 and 24; and 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets are$15.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit here or call (847) 291-2995