Mercer County – Musical? – Nov. 8, 9
Mercer County HS is expected to perform a musical on Nov. 8, 9, 2012, although the title of the musical could not be determined from the school's website.
Musicals
Vernon Hills – Into the Woods – Oct. 26, 27; Nov. 2, 3
Vernon Hills High School is expected to perform the musical Into the Woods on Oct. 26, 27; Nov. 2, 3. FOIA response also provided.
Libertyville – Legally Blonde – Nov. 1, 2, 3
Libertyville HS is expected to perform Legally Blonde on Nov. 1, 2, 3, 2012.
Glenbard West – Musical? – Nov. 8, 9, 10
Glenbard West HS website says the school will perform a musical theater production open to the public on Nov. 8, 9, and 10, 2012. The musical is not identified.
Glenbard South – Musical? – Nov. 15, 16, 17
Glenbard South HS has a musical performance on the school's activities calendar, but the title is not specified. Dates appear to be Nov. 15-17, 2012.
Fremd – The Secret Garden – Oct. 31 to Nov. 3
Fremd High School in Palatine, Ill., is expected to perform The Secret Garden, Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2012. FOIA response data also provided.
Clifton Central – Beauty & the Beast – Nov. 9, 10, 11
Central High School in Clifton, Ill., is expected to perform Beauty and the Beast on Nov. 9, 10, and 11. Cast listed here, plus the response to our 2010 FOIA request.
Downers Grove North – Guys & Dolls – Nov. 2, 3
Downers Grove North HS is expected to perform Guys & Dolls, Nov. 2 & 3, 2012. Additional data from 2010 FOIA to Voxitatis provided.
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Musicals opening at Illinois high schools, Feb. 24, 25, and 26
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