Additional performances added to musical

This summer, The Arts Center of Cannon County is excited to bring you and your family Disney’s ‘High School Musical,’the first offering in a brand new Youth Productions series. This musical sensation has been sweeping up the charts and creating buzz in homerooms across the country. Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets to this production, two additional performances have been added. Tickets are now available for Thurs., July 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., July 21 at 2 p.m.

This production follows “Troy,” (played by Colton Dixon) a popular high school basketball star, and “Gabriella,” (played by Jessica Markum) a shy, academically gifted newcomer, who both discover they share a secret passion for singing. When they audition for the lead roles in the school musical, it threatens East High’s rigid social order and sends their peers into an uproar.

In a desperate effort to maintain the status quo, the “jocks,” the “brainiacs” and even the drama club regulars hatch plots to separate the pair and keep them offstage. By defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, Troy and Gabriella inspire other students to go public with some surprising hidden talents of their own.

Produced by Dr. Darryl Deason, ‘High School Musical’ is directed by Lana Spry and Casey Hindman.

Remaining shows with tickets available are July 19 and July 21. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (65 plus) and groups. ‘High School Musical’ performances are not included in Arts Center Season Passes. For additional information, call the box office at (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073.

The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information check our web-site at www.artscenter-ofcc.com or call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.