One of Broadway’s most famous musicals makes its way to Hanover April 12-14 as Hanover High School presents “The Phantom of the Opera.”Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on April 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. on April 14. Advance tickets are now available at the high school office. Adults tickets are $8 and student admission is $7 in advance. Tickets at the door will be $10 for adults and $9 for students.
On Saturday, April 13, Parents Association Supporting Theatre Arts (PASTA) will hold a Masquerade Pasta Feast prior to the show at the high school. Dinner tickets are $12 and feature a meal catered by La Cucina beginning at 5 p.m. A string quartet from the high school music program will provide dinner entertainment. Dinner tickets are also available at the high school and proceeds will go to benefit the theatre program at the middle and high schools.
Additionally, a lobby display will showcase costumes and architecture of the Paris Opera House as well as memorabilia from Hanover’s former Opera House located on West Chestnut Street.
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, “Phantom” tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine. The show recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on Broadway.
Shelby Barnes plays Christine, the chorus girl secretly trained vocally by the Opera Ghost, played by Clay Reichart. The phantom does everything he can to make Christine the star of the opera until he ultimately takes her to his lair for her to become his eternal bride. Rene Staub is director of the production.
The haunting theme “Phantom of the Opera” highlights the score along with favorites such as “Think Of Me,” “Angel Of Music,” “Music Of The Night,” “Prima Donna,” “All I Ask Of You,” “Masquerade” and “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.”
The lavish set will feature a locally-made chandelier sponsored by Diane and Sal Capolla. Other distinctive set pieces include a full-size elephant and handpainted drops made by the drama team, students and parents.