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Columbia High School Student to Star in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The performance will take place at Johnathan Dayton High School in Springfield Jan. 9-11. Here's how to get tickets.

Come see “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”—starring South Orange resident and Columbia High School senior Lanah Differt in the role of the narrator.
Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this high-energy, family-friendly musical brings the biblical story of Joseph to life with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs. Bursting with color, catchy music, and playful storytelling, the show follows Joseph’s journey from dreamer to hero—celebrating resilience, kindness, and the power of believing in yourself. Expect a joyful crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages!
The production is directed and choreographed by Julie Celeste-Lira and produced by Renee Celeste-Lira, with musical direction by Michael Hicks.
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“This show holds such a special place in my heart,” says Julie Celeste-Lira. “It’s a wonderful reminder to trust the process of life. Even when we can’t always see the bigger picture, if we allow it, life has a way of growing us in ways we never dreamed possible.”
SHOW DATES & TIMES
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Friday, January 9th – 7pm
Saturday, January 10th – 3pm and 7pm
Sunday January 11th – 1pm
LOCATION
Johnathan Dayton High School
139 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
TICKETS
Tickets are $15, $25, $35, $45, depending on seat location.
Tickets can be purchased at frontncenter.booktix.com. Click here for direct link.
Any remaining seats will be sold at the door before each show
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is presented through special arrangement with:
Concord Theatricals
250 W. 57th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10107-0102
(866) 979-0447
All authorized performance materials are supplied by Concord Theatricals