Hyde Park High School stages popular Broadway musical

Hyde Park High school is extremely proud to be able to say that they are performing a South African first with the staging of In the Heights an international Broadway musical.

The story explores three days in the characters’ lives in the New York City Latino neighbourhood of Washington Heights. The score features hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music. The school is also celebrating 60 years in education and this event will be one of the highlights of the school year.

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Danielle Bentel a member of the school staff who is the producer and co-director of the production, is passionate about dramatic arts and the opportunities this extramural gives to students who suddenly show a completely different side of their personality which is not revealed on the sportsfield or academically.

Bentel has had many successful shows at the school and this event tops her ambitions to set Hyde Park High apart from the rest on the stage with this award-winning show.

The show runs from 3 to 6 May in the evenings and a matinee show will also be performed on 6 May at 3pm followed by the school’s final show that evening. Tickets are available through the school office at R50 each. Contact Avril Wright 011 447-2281 or email info@hydepark.gp.school.za to ensure that you have your seat booked for this fabulous production.

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