SOMS Presents Phantom of the Country Opera

Students of South Orange Middle School, the directors, musical director, choreographers, stage and crew are all excited to perform this year’s All-School Musical which is “Phantom of the Country Opera,” based on the book by Sean Grennan and Kathy Santen, Music by Micahel Duff, Lyrics by Cheryl Coons.  Phantom of the Country Opera is a hilarious and fun-filled  version of the classic horror, Phantom of the Opera, with rousing Country-Western tunes like “Hog Butcher’s Daughter,” and  operatic songs to a compelling  ‘rise to stardom’ storyline.

The main character Christina or “Crissy" Joseph leaves a promising operatic career to return to her native Nashville, Tennessee to sing country tunes at the the Country Palace.  The story includes a run-in with an aging Country-Western Diva determined to stand in Crissy’s way.  Ironically, she finds that the janitor at the Country Palace becomes her mentor and assists her in becoming a Country Music Star. 

This show promises to entertain all, and provides enough music for everyone’s tastes!

Performances are at Sterling Hall, South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Ave., South Orange, NJ 07090.

Saturday, March  24 at 7:00 pm; Sunday March 24 at 2:00 pm.

General Admission Tickets are $10 Adults/$7  Seniors and Students

Advance Tickets can be purchased at:

Sparkhouse Kids, 15 Scotland Rd, South Orange; Stoney’s Restaurant, 10 Sloan Street, South Orange; and ParkWood Diner, 1958 Springfield Ave., Maplewood.

Do you have a rising star in the show? Have you had a peek at rehearsals or seen a production elsewhere?  Tell us what we can look forward to in the comments!