Tickets on Sale for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 at Atlanta's Theater of the Stars

"We are proud to announce that we will be producing the Professional Stage Premiere of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2" states Nick Manos, President of Atlanta's Theater of the Stars. "We are excited to be able to follow up on the phenomenal success of our January 2007 premiere production of the original Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: On Stage with the smash hit sequel."

"We are delighted to be working closely again with our friends at Disney Theatrical Productions," adds Producer Christopher B. Manos. "We have joined with some of the best creative talent in the Theater business to bring our production of this family-friendly show to the stage."

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2: On Stage will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from November 6-16, 2008. Tickets are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster outlets, at 404-817-8700 and online at www.ticketmaster.com Ticket prices range from $20-$68. Special group rates are available through the Fox Group Sales Dept. at 404-881-2000.

The Wildcats are back for an all new adventure with rocking songs and twice the fun!! School's out and Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the rest of the East High gang are diving into a summer of cool moves and hot competition. Join them as they put their talents and friendship to the ultimate test.

The Creative and Design Team from the original Atlanta production of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: On Stage returns for this all-new production. Director Jeff Calhoun has an impressive history with the High School Musical franchise as he was the Director of the original Atlanta production of Disney's High School Musical: On Stage and the worldwide touring productions Disney's High School Musical: On Tour and Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour. Calhoun's Broadway credits as Director and Choreographer include the award-winning Deaf West production of Big River, Brooklyn the Musical, and the 1994 revival of Grease! Other Broadway credits include Annie Get Your Gun (Co-Choreographer), Tommy Tune Tonight (Director) and Grey Gardens (Musical Staging).

Choreographer Lisa Stevens brings her expertise as a performer, teacher and choreographer to this production. Her theater choreography includes the national tours of Disney's High School Musical: On Tour and Bombay Dreams. Her other credits include Le Belle Epoche (Broadway showcase), Bravo's Christmas special The Swinging Nutcracker, as well as regional and Canadian productions of Fiddler On The Roof, Hello Dolly!, Cabaret, Guys & Dolls and Urinetown.

Calhoun and Stevens are joined on the Creative and Design Team by Bryan Louiselle (Musical Director and Special Musical Adaptations / Arrangements), David Simpatico (Book), Kenneth Foy (Scenic Design), Wade Laboissonniere (Costume Design), Ken Billington (Lighting Design), Barry Moss and Bob Kale (Casting Directors) and Bill Newberry (Teen's Musical Director). The Sound Designer has not yet been announced.

This limited engagement of Theater of the Stars production of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2: On Stage will have performances as follows:

Thurs, Nov 6 @ 8 pm

Fri, Nov 7 @ 8 pm

Sat, Nov 8 @ 2 pm and 8 pm

Sun, Nov 9 @ 1:30 pm and 7 pm

Mon, Nov 10 - NO SHOW

Tues, Nov 11 @ 8 pm

Wed, Nov 12 @ 8 pm

Thurs, Nov 13 @ 8 pm

Fri, Nov 14 @ 8 pm

Sat, Nov 15 @ 2 pm and 8 pm

Sun, Nov 16 @ 1:30 pm and 7 pm

Theater of the Stars celebrates our 56th Anniversary as one of the nation's premier theater companies. A civic not-for-profit cultural treasure, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about our history of excellence, visit www.theaterofthestars.com

 

 

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