A weekend of ‘band geeks’ across America By Paul Katula • Nov 15, 2019 The musical <em>Band Geeks</em> was in performance at a MD high school, just as marching bands from across America named a national champion.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ bookends Halloween By Paul Katula • Oct 26, 2019 Several high schools have decided to add a little spook to their musical stages in this season of Halloween. Music makes it happen.
Gahanna Lincoln’s Mamma Mia on Mother’s Day By Paul Katula • May 12, 2019 Mamma Mia closes Sunday at Gahanna Lincoln High School near Columbus, Ohio. Cast of more than 100 in a fun-filled production.
Hayfield & Newsies in the summer of ’99—1899 By Paul Katula • May 6, 2019 When young people feel at a disadvantage at the hands of unfair adults, there's no stopping them. Even on the musical stage.
New auditorium at Good Counsel curses the Yankees By Paul Katula • Mar 10, 2019 A new auditorium at Our Lady of Good Counsel helped bring a production of <em>Damn Yankees</em> to life at the Md. Catholic school.
Certain as the sun rising in the east By Paul Katula • Mar 5, 2019 Musicals once again start going full swing as we head into spring. Here's our first review this season, from Perry Hall, Md.
Summer musicals in the Chicago suburbs By Paul Katula • Jul 10, 2018 A few combined-school musicals this summer will be performed in the Chicago suburbs, continuing a longstanding tradition.
Plants work their terrible will in Aberdeen By Paul Katula • Apr 6, 2018 A production of <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> at Aberdeen HS is timely and makes us reflect on social media & current affairs.
Maybe now this prayer’s the last one of its kind By Paul Katula • Mar 25, 2018 <em>Annie</em> closed last weekend in Reisterstown, Md., singing a hopeful message even through dark times and a hard life.
Putnam spellers & Md. students head to Washington By Paul Katula • Mar 23, 2018 The school safety or gun control issue can't even stay away from a musical about a spelling bee on a high school stage in Maryland.