MONTVALE, N.J.—The nationally acclaimed Performing Arts Program of St. Joseph Regional High School presents the hit Broadway musical comedy “The Addams Family” Jan. 24–26 and 31, and Feb. 1.
Music and lyrics are by Andrew Lippa. The book is by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Although numerous films and television adaptations of Addams’ cartoons exist, the musical is the first stage show based on the characters.
“The Addams Family” had a successful Broadway run of almost two years where it consistently played to 100% capacity and grossed third only to “Wicked” and “The Lion King” each week since it opened in previews.
Morticia and Gomez Addams head a macabre family whose members include a giant named Lurch, who acts as doorman; a disembodied hand named Thing; son Pugsley and daughter Wednesday.
The original cast included Nathan Lane as Gomez and Bebe Neuwirth as Morticia
In 2010 it was nominated for eight Drama Desk Awards and won the Broadway.com Audience Award for favorite new Broadway musical.
Appearing for two seasons on television in the mid-’60s, the ghoulish humor of these quirky characters thrives on stage with a message about accepting people who are different, the importance of family, and the power of love.
Performances are at Inserra Theater at St. Joseph Regional High School, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road on Jan 24 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 25 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.; Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. with an after-show appreciation of the artists adult reception, for $30; and Feb. 1 at 2 and 7 p.m
All seats are reserved ($23 and $17) and can be purchased SJR.BookTix.com or 1/2 hour before show time.
There is a senior citizen preview performance on Jan. 22 with a pre-show nosh at 2:15 p.m. for $10 and on Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. (a discounted student and senior citizen performance for $10).
For more information write SJRtheater@gmail.com or call (201) 391-7422.
