May 14 6:30 pm
The 2026 Richard Wright Schools Celebration of the Arts is a Broadway Revue–style production showcasing a continuous, high-energy sequence of student performances across music, dance, and theater. The program runs approximately 60 minutes and features a mix of live musical selections, choreographed dance numbers, and a culminating full-cast finale.
The show opens with the RW Choral Ensemble, setting the tone before transitioning into a series of dance and musical theater–inspired pieces, including *Stormy Weather*, *Little Shop of Horrors*, *Grease*, and *Dreamgirls*. Instrumental groups such as Morgan Turner Strings, Guitar Club (featuring Noah Montgomery), and the MJ-inspired Drum Ensemble provide musical variety and support smooth transitions between larger production numbers. A central highlight is the 10-minute *The Wiz* ROXIE Senior Showcase, followed by a brief Senior Recognition moment. The program maintains pacing through alternating performance types, including a short film presentation to provide a technical reset. The production concludes with a 10-minute *Sister Act 2* revue featuring the full ensemble, serving as a high-impact finale that brings together performers from across the program.
Overall, this is a tightly paced, cue-driven showcase requiring efficient transitions between ensembles, coordinated audio for live and recorded elements, and clear backstage organization to manage multiple groups entering and exiting throughout the performance.
Free admission — registration is required.
All Ages
Run Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
