The 2016 musical comedy 'The Prom' makes Indiana community theater premiere

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Karina Rubalcava, left, Erin Joines and Stephanie Yoder rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of "The Prom," which opens July 21 and continues through July 30, 2023, at the Bristol Opera House.
Karina Rubalcava, left, Erin Joines and Stephanie Yoder rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of "The Prom," which opens July 21 and continues through July 30, 2023, at the Bristol Opera House.
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BRISTOL — The musical “The Prom” makes its Indiana community theater premiere from July 21 to 30 at Elkhart Civic Theatre’s Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St.

The 2016 musical comedy features music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.

“The Prom” tells the story of a young girl named Emma who is banned from bringing her girlfriend to her high school prom. When four narcissistic Broadway actors find out about Emma’s plight, they take it upon themselves to swoop in to save the day.

Myah Englebrecht, left, Sean Leyes, Janis Logsdon and Brian Scully rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of "The Prom," which opens July 21 and continues through July 30, 2023, at the Bristol Opera House.
Myah Englebrecht, left, Sean Leyes, Janis Logsdon and Brian Scully rehearse a scene for Elkhart Civic Theatre’s production of "The Prom," which opens July 21 and continues through July 30, 2023, at the Bristol Opera House.

Determined to transform lives and put themselves back in the limelight, the Broadway celebrities muscle in to change the town and give Emma the prom she deserves.

“The Prom” deals heavily with themes of the LGBTQ+ experience and is rated PG-16.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 21-22 and 28-29 and at 3 p.m. July 23 and 30.

Tickets are $25-$19.

For more information, call 574-848-4116 or visit elkhartcivictheatre.org.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 'The Prom' makes Indiana community theater premiere at Elkhart Civic