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April 18 - May 3, 2025 Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Week 2: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Week 3: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. THE PROM Book & Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN, Book by BOB MARTIN, Music by MATTHEW SKLAR Based on an original concept by JACK VIERTEL, Original Broadway Production directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, Originally Produced on Broadway by Bill Damaschke, Dori Berinstein, Jack Lane James & Catherine Berges, Nelda Sue Yaw, Natasha Davison, Joe Grandy, Kimberlee Garris, Lisa Morris, Terry Schnuck, Jane Dubin, Rosalind Productions, Inc., FAHS Productions, Seth A. Goldstein, Mike Kriak, Don & Nancy Ross, Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra & Stephen Della Pietra, Cliff Hopkins, Masie Productions, Vivek Shah, Three Belles & A Bob, Arment-Tackel, Armstrong-Manocherian, Fakler-Silver, Fox TheatricalsMosbacher-Lonow, Palitz-Stern-Smedes, Nancy & Ken Kranzberg/David Lyons, Larry & Elizabeth Lenke/Elizabeth L. Green, Iris Smith/InStone Productions, Kuhlman-Ketner/Wallace-ATxRandomProductions, The John Gore Organization and The Shubert Organization (Philip J. Smith: Chairman; Robert E. Wankel: President); Produced in association with Independent Presenters Network, Margot Astrachan, Darren P. DeVerna & Jeremiah J. Harris and Reagan Silber The Prom is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com |
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What's it about?
The Prom follows a group of Broadway actors whose careers have hit a rough patch. They decide to take up the cause of a high school student named Emma, who has been banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom in their small Indiana town. The Broadway actors descend on the town to help Emma and fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance, using their theatrical talents and star power.
What's to love about The Prom?
The Prom is a comedy that tackles serious themes of prejudice, bigotry, and the importance of inclusion and self-acceptance. At its core, it's a story about finding community, celebrating individuality, and the transformative power of empathy and openness.
The musical features an upbeat pop/Broadway score and celebrates the joy of performing and the beauty of love in all its forms. It premiered on Broadway in 2018 and received widespread acclaim for its joyful, heartwarming storytelling and powerful messages about equality and acceptance. |
Content Advisory
Narrative Complexity: Ages 12+
As the heartwarming story of The Prom unfolds, the crazy bunch of characters start to understand that it is more important to put the needs of other people before their own and that inclusivity and tolerance matter above all else. The Prom focuses on themes of love, acceptance, and finding one's voice. The musical expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy, with a message that resonates (now more than ever) with the audience. A lot or a little?
A guide to help you decide if this show is right for your family.
Positive Message: ★★★
Equality, acceptance, and inclusivity are at the core of The Prom. Diverse Representation: ★★☆
The cast represents male, female, and gender flexible roles. Sex and Romance: ★★☆
The Prom features a few romantic relationships, including the budding relationship between the protagonist and her girlfriend, as well as the relationships between the adult characters who are trying to help her. However, these relationships are portrayed in a lighthearted and comedic way, and the focus is on the emotional journey of the characters rather than explicit sexual content. Violence and Scariness: ☆☆☆
Adult Language: ★★☆
The Prom contains some adult language. Drinking, Drugs, Smoking: ★★☆
Underage drinking is depicted. ★★★ = There's a lot of this.
★★☆ = There's some of this. ★☆☆= There's a bit of this. ☆☆☆ = Don't expect this. |
