Neshaminy Summer Stock presents three family-friendly shows

For 59 years, Neshaminy High School has hosted one of the premiere summer theater programs in the region. This year is no exception, with 270 students involved in three productions, all of which were rehearsed and staged during the month of July. Performances will be begin on Wednesday, July 23 and run through Sunday, July 27. The entire Neshaminy community is invited to enjoy these three family-friendly shows.

The Main Stage show (for students in entering grades 8-12) is The Sponge Bob Musical. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon animated TV series, the musical version premiered on Broadway in 2017. The Theater Workshop (for students entering grades 5-7) show is The Lightning Thief, a Percy Jackson Musical. This show is based on the 2005 fantasy adventure novel The Lightning Thief, which was adapted as a musical for young audiences in 2010.

The Showcase performance (for students entering grades 2-4) is an original production, Whodunnit. This show will feature a "create-you-own" ending giving audiences a different experience with each performance.

Tickets for Sponge Bob ($15, all reserved) and The Lightning Thief ($12 reserved, $10 general admission) will be available at each performance (cash or check only). Whodunnit is sold out. All shows are staged at Neshaminy High School, 2001 Old Lincoln Highway in Langhorne.

Sponge Bob performances are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 23, 24 and 25 at 7 pm each night; Saturday July 26 at 3 pm and 8 pm; and Sunday, July 27 at 3 pm. The Lightning Thief performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-27 at 11 am each day. Both shows are held in Theodore Kloos Auditorium. Whodunnit is scheduled for July 23-27, at 1:30 pm each day in the Black Box Theater.

Neshaminy Summer Stock is an opportunity for students to learn all aspects of theater production, from staging and lighting to singing and dancing. Putting together a professional-quality show in the short space of one month is a challenge that the Summer Stock staff and performers tackle each year with energy and pride. Many "Summer Stockers" have gone on to perform in regional, national and Broadway shows.

'Sneak Preview' videos can be seen at the links below:

The Sponge Bob Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0QiFSJeLYc

The Lightning Thief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u6bKQt3rLk