by Nicole Bradford
January and February are a highlight of the year for high school performing arts departments and fans of live musicals, as Houston area high schools open a wide range of winter musicals after weeks of rehearsals.
This year, Pearland High School will open “Catch Me if You Can,” a musical based on the Dreamworks film, at 7 p.m. January 24 in the campus auditorium. Performances continue at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 25, 7 p.m. on January 31, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on February 1. For information or tickets, visit pearlandtheatre.com
Dawson High School’s Ovation Theatre will perform the “Pippin” musical, opening at 7 p.m. January 31 in the DHS auditorium. Shows are also set for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 7 p.m. February 7, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. February 8. For more information on the DHS program, visit ovation584.com
The Pearland and Dawson high show tickets can be purchased from the Pearland ISD at pearlandisd.org under the fine arts tab.
At Shadow Creek High in Alvin ISD, the Off-Broadway Theatre will open the musical, “Anastasia,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23, at the campus, with performances continuing at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 25. Tickets are available online at schs.booktix.com.