'The Prom: School Edition' To Make South Jersey Debut In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s High School Junior Company will present the South Jersey debut of the Broadway musical "The Prom: School Edition" this month.

The production will take place at Ocean City Music Pier on July 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at oceancitytheatrecompany.com, with all seating priced at $15 per person.

"The Prom" features four eccentric Broadway stars find themselves in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know it’s their time to shine a spotlight on the issue—and themselves. The town’s parents want to maintain a traditional high school dance, but when one student simply wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire community faces a turning point. On a mission to create positive change, these Broadway stars join forces with a courageous girl and the town's residents, resulting in love that unites them all. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, "The Prom: School Edition" captures the humor and heart of classic musical comedies while delivering an important message that resonates with audiences today. In addition to being a Broadway hit, "The Prom" was also adapted into a successful film featuring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, Kerry Washington, and others.

"The Prom: School Edition" features book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, a book by Bob Martin, and music by Matthew Sklar. The creative team for OCTC’s production includes Hannah Breed, Brantley Evans, Brinley Edwards, Laura Bretherick, Casey Wash, and James Hartman. The performance is presented with permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

“In a time of significant division, this production aims to unite and educate our audiences while celebrating the power of love” said Michael Hartman, OCTC’s Artistic Director.