September 18 to 29, 2018
Spriet Stage
Recommended for grades 7+
The Grand Theatre is proud to announce that it has procured the rights to produce the groundbreaking new musical Prom Queen, premiering as the 2018 High School Project.This new, Canadian, award-winning production, originally developed through Sheridan College's Canadian Music Theatre Project (Come From Away) brings an authentic voice to a remarkable story.
Prom Queen is the true story of 17-year-old Marc Hall. It’s graduation time and Marc wants nothing more than to take his boyfriend to the prom. But the Principal of the school he attends and the School Board Trustees won’t allow it. Suddenly, Marc finds himself fighting not only for his right to choose his prom date, but also for the right to be different and have his voice heard.
The production had its world premiere at Montreal's Segal Centre for the Performing Arts in a held-over run and was presented at New York's National Alliance of Musical Theater's New Musical Festival. The Grand's High School Project, an acclaimed mentorship program unique in North America, will for the first time bring a new Canadian Musical to stage.
“Prom Queen is about what happens when young people follow their heart and make a difference in the world. This brand new Canadian musical is fun, joyful, and a powerful story of triumph. Telling Marc Hall’s story is an opportunity to come together and celebrate our commitment to inclusivity and individuality – the perfect way to launch our next High School Project” – Dennis Garnhum
