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Editorial: Music Education is Essential for Student Success

Valerie Nothnagle, reporter February 24, 2023

According to research by the Nation Association of Music Merchants, schools that offer music programs yield an average 90.2% graduation rate and 93.9% attendance rate; compared with the 72.9% graduation...

Musical ‘Once On This Island’ Comes to Hershey Theatre

Talon Smith, Head Editorial Editor December 4, 2019

The musical Once On This Island will be coming to the Hershey Theatre from December 3rd to the 8th. In 2018, this show won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The story is set on a tropical...

Katie Copeland, sophomore, has been participating in theater from a very young age. Her next production will be James and the Giant Peach Jr. in Mannheim.

Katie Copeland Recounts Her Time in Anything Goes

Sophia DeDonatis, Reporter May 16, 2019

When sophomore Katie Copeland auditioned for Hershey High School’s 2019 winter musical, Anything Goes, she never expected to be the only person given a lead role who wasn’t a senior. However, hailed...

‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical to Come to Broadway this Fall

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor March 25, 2019

Inspired by the album from Alanis Morissette, the musical Jagged Little Pill will be hitting Broadway this upcoming fall. The musical tells the story of a multiracial family in the suburbs who endure multiple...

Pictured above is a photo of Spamalot performing a number for their show. Spamalot was written by actor, singer, song writer, and playwright Eric Idle. (Spamalot on Tour)

Spamalot Coming to Hershey Theatre

Chris Santiago, Copy editor January 8, 2019

Spamalot the musical will be at the Hershey Theatre from January 29 through February 3, 2019. Spamalot is a comedy about King Arthur and his knights setting out on the journey to get the Holy Grail....

Five Popular Musicals on Broadway Right Now

Five Popular Musicals on Broadway Right Now

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor October 30, 2018

Broadway, the home to many famous plays and musicals, has many shows currently playing that might make casual theatre goers plan a trip to New York. Here are five of the very best shows for avid theatergoers...

Will Roland smiles during rehearsal for “The Black Suites,” another musical by Joe Iconis. “I really like when unexpected yet relatable things happen on stage. I like to play characters that make you laugh…” Roland said on his website. (Will Roland)

“Be More Chill” Becomes an Off-Broadway Musical

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor May 9, 2018

“Be More Chill,” a musical that first opened at Two River Theatre, will now be making an appearance at Signature Theatre Company off-broadway in New York. The musical previously opened at Two River...

Editorial: Overtures Need to Make a Return to Theatre

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor March 14, 2018

Nowadays, many musicals do not include overtures, or in other words, orchestral pieces usually played before the showing of a musical or opera. During an overture, there is usually nothing, or little to...

Ben Platt (far left) as Evan Hansen during a performance of the show. The musical opened on Broadway in December of 2016 and is still being performed by the original cast. (Photo courtesy of Dear Evan Hansen)

Broadway Making Strong Connections with Younger Audience

Christopher Santiago, Copy Editor November 8, 2017

Broadway is making a comeback, and the audience going to see these shows might not be what some expect.   As of recently, Broadway has seen an increase in the amount of youth attending shows. The musicals...

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