Music of the Night 2014

Music of the Night 2014

Successful Broadway shows lead eternal double lives, coming into existence first in the theater but then living on wherever and whenever its numbers are performed. As satisfying as it is to see a whole musical, there’s a lot to be said for the pleasures of a good revue, and this is an excellent one. The songs are drawn from current (Matilda, Sister Act), recent (Jekyll & Hyde, Jersey Boys, Rent), and classic (West Side Story, Grease) musicals, and they reveal the extraordinary range of talent present in the SBHS performing arts program. A live orchestra in the pit, anchored by John Douglas on piano and Lito Hernandez on sax and as music director, keeps the whole thing flowing beautifully, and the trio of directors — Grace Apostolopoulos, Malcolm McCarthy, and Claudia Fanaro — do a brilliant job of showcasing the singing, acting, and dancing of these talented performers.

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Music of the Night in Its Tenth Year

Music of the Night in Its Tenth Year

Founded 10 years ago as a fundraiser for the Santa Barbara High School theater department, Music of the Night has established a reputation independent from its purpose. It is now arguably the most popular high school production among students. It is an entirely student-run, student-produced musical revue, with rehearsals barely fitting in the time frame between the fall play and the spring musical. This year’s directors, Kristian Sorensen, Dylan Fitzgibbons, Jana McIntyre, and Olivia Ghersen, are leading a cast of 41 students.

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