Oak Creek High School Plans First Musical At New Arts Center

Oak Creek WI

15 November, 2021

11:50 AM

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OAK CREEK, WI — One of the largest productions in years for Oak Creek High School Theatre will soon debut at the new Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center. "Crazy For You," a musical written by Ken Ludwig with music by George and Ira Gershwin, will be the first musical ever to be performed on the stage at the new OCPAEC. The performance is set to take the stage Dec. 10-12. The romantic comedy features the character Bobby Child, a young banker from New York who is sent to foreclose a theatre in Nevada. But when Bobby arrives in Nevada, he falls for a girl, and his original plans of closing the theatre turns into saving it. The plot of the musical rings similarly to the story of the OCPAEC, a news release from the high school's theatre said. OCPAEC was only made possible after decades of failed referendums and with its recent completion, shows that were once cramped will be put on a stage in front of 1000 seats. This past weekend marked the first concert at the new OCPAEC. On Saturday, an Eagles tribute band performed. The December Crazy For You show will mark the first musical in the space. "Each concert was carefully selected to offer a variety of entertainment options, while assuring our Oak Creek Franklin School District students were involved in various aspects of the event: from working one-on-one with leading audio and lighting professionals in the industry to performing side-by-side with world-renowned entertainers, we know that this series will offer an incredible selection of entertainment and educational experiences for everyone in our schools and community," Lynnette Hulgan, director for the OCPAEC, said in a news release about the first few concerts and performances in the new space. Tickets for the first musical show are available online. They start at $10 for the public and $7 for students. Tickets can also be bought by calling 706-550-1416. Check out what else is coming to the new Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center. Courtesy Lynnette Hulgan