Hit Musical "Ranked" Coming To The Stage At Central Bucks West

DOYLESTOWN, PA — "Ranked," a dystopian take on high school and the high cost of academic success, is coming to the stage at Central Bucks West High School.

For three days only - November 14, 15, and 16 - the school's Harlequin Club presents the powerful and timely musical exploring the dark side of academic pressure and social status.

Set in a dystopian world where students’ futures depend entirely on their public academic ranking, "Ranked" tells the story of Lily, a student fighting to stay “Above the Average.” As her classmates compete ruthlessly to reach the top of the leaderboard, friendships fracture, secrets are exposed, and an impossible lie threatens to upend everything.

“Ranked holds up a mirror to the pressures today’s students face,” said Claudine Piechotta, director of the Harlequin Club’s production. “It’s a thought-provoking mix of intensity and heart that challenges us to ask: What are we worth? Who decides? And what happens when the system we trust begins to fail us?”

Drew Gamangasso as Ryan and Julia McCarty as Alexis. (Photo Credit: Joanna Nadia Photography)

Anna Gingras as Lily and Joey Amico as John. (Photo Credit: Joanna Nadia Photography)

Since its premiere in 2019 at the University of California, Davis, "Ranked" has captured national attention, including being featured in the 2022 HBO documentary, "My So-Called High School Rank." With productions at high schools across the country and critical acclaim from Broadway World — calling it “a new requirement … all high school theatre groups shall have 'Ranked' in their catalog” — the show has quickly become a defining story for a generation navigating achievement, anxiety, and authenticity.

The Harlequin Club cast and crew will bring "Ranked" to life through an engaging score and heartfelt vocals that highlight the pressures and passions of students striving to succeed.

Performance take place Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Nov. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Central Bucks West High School Auditorium, 375 E. Court Street, Doylestown 18901. To order tickets, click here.

The Harlequin Club is the Central Bucks West student theatre organization, dedicated to bringing dynamic, thought-provoking productions to the stage. With past performances including Macbeth, Cinderella, Mean Girls, and Alice by Heart, the club continues to showcase exceptional student talent both onstage and behind the scenes.