Published April 13. 2016 12:00AM
“Our musical play has never been done by any of the local high schools up to this point. It matches perfectly with the talent we have, a cast of 25 creative students,” says Rody Gilkeson, director of Notre Dame High School’s “She Loves Me,” 7:30 p.m. April 21-23 and 2 p.m. April 23 in the auditorium of Notre Dame High School, 3417 Church Road, Bethlehem Township.
“My wife, our musical director, Elizabeth Marsh-Gilkeson, fell in love with ‘Vanilla Ice Cream,’ the play’s main song,” says Rody Gilkeson.
Production manager is Sara Faubert. Choreographer is Meghan Koehler. Set and Lighting designer is Sal Ritz.
Music is by Jerry Bock with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and a book by Joe Masteroff. The romantic comedy musical premiered on Broadway in 1963 with Jack Cassidy receiving a Tony award for featured actor. For the 1993 Broadway revival, Boyd Gaines received a Tony for leading actor in a musical.
Songs include “Where’s My Shoe,” “Will He Like Me” and “I Don’t Know His Name.”
Tickets: 610-252-1067
Notre Dame High School “She Loves Me” cast, from left: Kathleen Capella (Amalia), Luke Kenyon (George), Jeffrey Logan Keenhold (Mr. Maraczek), Dannielle Hibsham (Ilona) and Peter Gambino (Sipos)