This year’s musical at Gorham High School (GHS) will be “Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the new Broadway version. This new version of the classic tale premiered on Broadway in 2013 and has been on national tour throughout the U.S. for the past two years.

The musical includes all of the beloved Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s songs, including: “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/ It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, as well as some new characters and surprising twists. The show is appropriate for all ages.

There are almost 50 students involved in this production and the music, dancing, sets, and costumes will be incredible.

Gorham High School has a long history of presenting amazing theater experiences, including “Footloose” and “Once On this Island” over the past two years.

“Cinderella” will be presented for two weekends, from February 1 through February 10, for six performances. Friday (February 1 and 8) and Saturday (February 2 and 9) nights begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons (February 3 and 10) begin at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (65 years and older). Tickets may be reserved by calling 839-5754 and will also be available at the door.

The musical is directed by Josh Hurd and the musical director is Matthew Murray. Both have extensive experience in musical theater. Mariel Roy, a GHS graduate and owner of Atlantic Dance Arts LLC in Gorham, is the choreographer.

Be sure to mark the date on your calendar and spread the word. Due to restrictions on advertising because of the continuing national tour, posters and information will only be available at schools and on school websites. You will not want to miss it!