Search for a high school show

[belindasylvia]

Hi all,

When it comes to putting on a school musical, the search for the show makes you want to pull your hair out, so I was wondering if anyone here would be able to suggest some shows that a high school company could present.

 

The requirements are:

• - Relatively large cast (<18, including chorus)
• - Mostly female cast (<6 males, though we could possibly stretch this)
• - Minimal dance requirements for female roles
• - Strong female lead (preferably soprano)
• - Large orchestra acceptable, if not preferred
• - Generally "nice" and "clean," as the school is religious and the script is to be reviewed by the principal (we had to turn away Spamalot if that gives you an idea, though we just finished Into the Woods?)

Thanks.

[Abbie.actress]

You could do almost any Disney show, Shrek the musical, Oliver?, Alice in Wonderland, 

[bwayandstuff]

Legally Blonde might work, though I'm not sure where that falls on the schools appropriateness spectrum.

[abigail_p]

My initial response is Legally Blonde. Annie could be good, Wizard of Oz is great if you have the boys, but gender bending would totally work. Sound of Music maybe?

[esings19]

Oklahoma might work, as could Drowsy Chaperone, Carousel, Guys and Dolls, or Bye Bye Birdie. I'd also vouch for Legally Blonde, Shrek, and Disney (Beauty and the Beast? Little Mermaid?)