Ripon Middle School proudly present, "Beauty and the Beast (Jr)"
Ripon Middle School proudly present, “Beauty and the Beast (Jr),” April 10-12 in the Ripon High School Auditorium.
Beauty and the Beast JR. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return – before time runs out. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra, and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible. Beauty and the Beast JR. features classic songs from the Academy Award®-winning film score such as “Be Our Guest” and “Belle,” as well as original songs from the 1994 Tony®-nominated Broadway musical.
Performances are Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11 at 7pm, and Saturday, April 12 at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance starts. The performances will be in the Ripon High School Auditorium, 850 Tiger Drive.
Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for Students and ages 5 and under are free.
There will be a bake sale and 50/50 raffle during intermission, to help support the Ripon Middle School drama program.
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/6e50a61f-86e3-47f1-aa1c-47ff6b59b9c6
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Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton, Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth, Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Beauty and the Beast JR. or other Disney shows, please visit www.DisneyMusicals.com.
Experience the British Invasion with The Brit Pack at Thrasher Opera House
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 03, 2025 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Experience the British Invasion with The Brit Pack at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (March 03, 2025) – The Brit Pack – the most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. The Brit Pack has performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, and many others. Tickets for the show are $35.00 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279.
Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in NYC, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more. The Brit Pack is a supergroup of sorts featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa (vocals, guitar, keys), Mark Johnson (guitar, vocals), Bryan Percivall (bass), and Will Haywood Smith (drums). They have performed for company events at Google and YouTube and even arranged music for major television events like The Oscars.
This show is sponsored by Farmers and Merchants Bank, and by Emmer Real Estate.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com.