There’s nothing quite like high school musical season—and this spring, high school stages across York County are bursting with talent, energy, and show-stopping performances. From beloved Disney classics and Broadway favorites to toe-tapping jukebox hits and timeless fairy tales, our local students have been hard at work bringing these stories to life.
Attending a high school musical isn’t just a fun night out—it’s a chance to support young performers, musicians, stage crews, and educators who pour countless hours into these productions. Plus, ticket prices are affordable, the shows are family-friendly, and the pride you’ll feel cheering on local kids? Priceless.
Don't miss your chance to see these upcoming shows!
Northeastern |
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Based on the 1964 children's novel by Roald Dahl, with book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 novel, featuring songs from the original 1971 film (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) as well as new music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Show times
February 20 7pm
February 21 2pm & 7pm
February 22 2pm
Purchase tickets here
Kennard-Dale |
Disney's Frozen
Disney's Frozen the Musical is a stage adaptation of the 2013 animated film, featuring the story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna, with music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Show times
February 26 7 p.m.
February 27 7 p.m.
February 28 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
March 1 3 p.m
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door
Click here for tickets
Breakfast with the Cast
The Drama Club invites you to their annual Breakfast with the Cast—Frozen style January 31 8:30am -11am!Enjoy a magical morning with breakfast, games, balloon animals, face painting, and plenty of fun with Anna, Elsa, and all their friends! Click here for more info and tickets.
Dover |
ANNIE
Annie is a heartwarming, high-energy Broadway musical filled with unforgettable characters, songs, humor, and heart. Set in the 1930's during the Great Depression, the story follows Annie, a spunky orphan who is determined to find her parents who left her years ago at a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. When Annie is chosen to spend Christmas with the wealthy, grumpy businessman Oliver Warbucks, she begins to change his life—and the lives of everyone around her—showing them the true meaning of family, hope, and love. Annie has been delighting audiences for nearly 50 years and is sure to make you laugh, cry and leave the theater singing these memorable classic songs!
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow," "Maybe" and "It's a Hard Knock Life."
Show times:
February 27 7pm
February 28 2pm & 7pm
March 1 2pm
Click here for tickets.
Red Lion |
Footloose
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
Show times:
February 26 7pm
February 27 7pm
February 28 2pm & 7pm
March 1 2pm
Click here for tickets
Red Land |
Into the Woods
Into the Woods (High School Edition) is a condensed, edited version of the Stephen Sondheim musical that brings together classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale characters to explore the consequences of wishes. The plot follows a Baker and his wife attempting to reverse a Witch's curse, interacting with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack (of the Beanstalk) as they seek "happily ever after".
Show times:
February 26 7:00 PM
February 27 7:00 PM
February 28 7:00 PM
March 1 2:00 PM
Spring Grove |
Anything Goes
The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the favor of his beloved Hope Harcourt (who is engaged to another passenger, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh), and a second-rate conman named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy #13”. Song, dance, and farcical antics ensue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of his life.
Show times:
February 27th 7:00 PM
February 28th 7:00 PM
March 1st 2:00 PM
Visit sgasd.org for tickets info
West York |
Disney's Frozen
Disney's Frozen the Musical is a stage adaptation of the 2013 animated film, featuring the story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna, with music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Showtimes
February 27 7 p.m.
February 28 7 p.m.
March 1 2 p.m.
York Catholic |
My Fair Lady
Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship begins to flourish.
Show times:
February 27 7 p.m.
February 28 7 p.m.
March 1 1 p.m
Click here for full details and ticket info
York Suburban |
The SpongeBob Musical
The SpongeBob Musical is a critically acclaimed, Tony Award-nominated Broadway show featuring an original pop-rock score by artists like Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, and Panic! At The Disco. It follows SpongeBob and friends trying to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption
Show times:
February 27 7 p.m.
February 28 7 p.m.
March 1: 2 p.m.
Visit the school website for more details
South Western |
Cinderella Enchanted Edition
Cinderella Enchanted provides a magical twist on the beloved fairy tale and breathes new life into a timeless story. With its captivating music, stunning visuals, and a fresh take on the well-known characters
Show times:
March 12: 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13: 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14: 7 p.m.
For more information and ticket info will be available soon on the school website.
Eastern York |
MAMMA MIA
Mamma Mia! is a joyful musical set on a Greek island, following 20-year-old Sophie's quest to find her father before her wedding by secretly inviting three men from her mother Donna's past, leading to comedic chaos, rekindled romance, and heartwarming explorations of family, friendship, and self-discovery, all set to the iconic hits of ABBA.Show times:
March 13 7:00PM
March 14 7:00PM
March 152:30PM
Click here for tickets
Susquehannock |
Anastasia
Anastasia the musical follows Anya, an amnesiac orphan in 1920s Russia, who joins two con men, Dmitry and Vlad, to journey to Paris, hoping to find her lost family and uncover her true identity as the rumored surviving Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, all while evading a ruthless Soviet officer. It's a tale of mystery, romance, and self-discovery, blending historical events with fantasy as Anya confronts her past, finds love with Dmitry, and decides between royal restoration and forging her own future.
March 21 7 pm
March 22 2 pm
March 20 7pm
Click here for tickets
Back to the 80s is a high-energy jukebox musical that follows Corey Palmer, who narrates his senior year at William Ocean High School in 1985 while trying to win over his crush, Tiffany Houston, who is infatuated with the popular Michael Feldman. The plot revolves around classic high school tropes—student elections, a charity concert, and a prom—all set to 1980s pop hits.Show times:
April 17 7 pm
April 18 2 pm & 7 pm
April 19 2 p.m.
Ticket info will be available soon on the school website.
Dallastown |
Footloose
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
Show times:
April 16 7:30 pm
April 17 7:30pm
April 18 2 pm & 7:30 pm
April 19 2 pm
Click here for more details and ticket info
Central York High School |
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Broadway Version
This is a fresh retelling of the beloved fairy tale featuring all the classic songs with an updated book that gives Cinderella more agency. In this version, Cinderella not only finds love but also helps inspire social and political change within her kingdom. It includes humor, magic, and themes of kindness, courage, and justice.
Show times:
March 27 7 pm
March 28 7 pm
March 29 2 pm
William Penn |
The Wizard of Oz
Based on L. Frank Baum's novel and the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz musical follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl swept from Kansas by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Seeking to return home, she travels the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, befriending a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion.
Show times:
March 27 7 pm
March 28: 2pm and 7pm
Hanover Public SD |
The Lightning Thief
Show times:
April 17 7 pm
April 18 7pm
April 19 2 pm
Click here for more info and tickets
Know of a high school musical not listed? Let us know by emailing the info to sarahfrane@macaronikid.com
