Prom Queen: The Musical
The High School Project

Book by Kent Staines
Music by Colleen Dauncey
Lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal
Produced by Mary Young Leckie
Based on the true life story of Marc Hall

SEPTEMBER 18 to 29, 2018
SPRIET STAGE

Recommended for grades 7+

"IRRESISTIBLE"
"A show that champions human rights, celebrates diversity and shines a glitterball in the face of intolerance."
- Montreal Gazette

"Entertaining, hopeful, and accessible for any audience."
"A shining example of a homegrown show that is both vastly entertaining and immensely heartfelt."
- BROADWAYWORLD.COM

Prom Queen: The Musical tells the true story of Marc Hall, a teenager who in 2002 wanted to bring his boyfriend to the school prom. A celebration of young people standing proudly for themselves, this award-winning production features 50 students onstage and another 30 backstage, bringing an authentic voice to a remarkable story.

The High School Project is an acclaimed mentorship program unique in North America. This year will mark the first time the project brings a new Canadian musical to stage. Prom Queen was originally developed through Sheridan College's Canadian Music Theatre Project (Come From Away). 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.

“Our stage will overflow with high school students playing high school students – how perfect. Come join us as we celebrate these young people - the hope and promise of our future.” - Dennis Garnhum

With special thanks to rTraction and all of those individuals, organizations, and companies across Canada who made donations in support of Prom Queen and the High School Project, including:

Read the Audience Guide from the 2016 world premiere of Prom Queen: The Musical at the Segal Centre in Montreal.

As a result of this community support, the Grand Theatre is announcing that we will offer two student matinees, completely free of charge to students. More information on the free student matinee performances will be announced soon. Please contact groups [at] grandtheatre [dot] com to enquire.

For more information on the High School Project program, auditions, and backstage interviews click here.