Kick Off Spring with Keith Valley Middle School’s ‘Descendants: The Musical’

What better way to get ready for spring than with some fun, adventurous entertainment? Keith Valley Music Theatre’s middle school acting troupe brings the beloved story of The Descendants to life in this Disney musical stage production.

Ben (Logan Volence), son of King Beast (Lucas Munizza) and Queen Belle (Sophia Perrone) is about to be crowned as King of Auradon, and he has a radical idea. He decides to invite four trouble-making offspring of the most wicked villains to take their places as students at Auradon Prep. Mal (Ruby Seka), Evie (Chloe Kahn), Jay (Alana Williams) and Carlos (Cole Kahn) are the children of Maleficent (Ellie MacFarland), the Evil Queen Grimhilde (Serenity Edens), Jafar (Brayden Martin), and Cruella De Vil (Ella Johnson). The villainous offspring arrive at Auradon with an evil plan to help their parents.

Their Auradon Prep classmates include Jane (Claira Manco), daughter of Fairy Godmother (Claire Townsend), Chad (Toby Johnson), son of Cinderella and Prince Charming, Audrey (Milan Solomon), daughter of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip and Doug (Mikey Berkowitz), son of Dopey.

With a mission to steal the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand to restore their parents to power, the four villainous teens ultimately face a difficult choice: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to embrace their good sides?

Based on the popular Disney Channel original movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is packed with comedy, adventure, fun, and many of Disney's most beloved characters. It features hit songs from the films, including “Rotten to the Core,” “Ways to Be Wicked,” “Did I Mention,” and “Chillin Like a Villain.”

The show, performed by Keith Valley Middle School students, is produced by Mindy Rubinlicht, directed by Jennifer Goldberg, choreographed by Pamela Rosenbaum, and with music direction and props by Meghan May.

Producer Mindy Rubinlicht explained the decision behind selecting The Descendants, saying, "This is a show that combines so many classical Disney elements, from beloved characters to exciting storylines that the entire family will enjoy. We thought it was the perfect inaugural performance to showcase our new theatre at Keith Valley.”

All performances are at Keith Valley Middle School’s auditorium, with shows on Thursday, 3/19 @ 7:00 pm, Friday, 3/20 @ 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 3/21 @ 1:00 pm.

Tickets for all three performances can be preordered online.

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