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Retrospective: The Prep's Spring Musicals Over The Years
As we get set for the April 27th opening night of this year's Spring Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, here's an invitation to take a look back at some of the spectacular musical moments on the Seton Hall Prep stage over the last few decades.
After years of hugely successful Minstrel type shows through the 50s and 60s, the presentation of a Broadway type musical began in the spring of 1971 as Fr. Anthony Kulig joined the staff as Dean of Men and Musical Director, heading the production of Oliver that year. Fr. Kulig remained at the helm of the musicals until 1985. The following year the production of Damn Yankees marked the beginning of the directorial career of Mr. Joseph Neglia, who produced the next 33 spring musicals.
The 3-night run of this year's Bye Bye Birdie follows on last year's rousing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, directed by Mr. Andrew Martinez '11, who starred in his senior year production of Pirates of Penzance. Eagle-eyed viewers might also spot fellow faculty members Michael Kane '11, Michael '05 and Joe Neglia '03 in photos from earlier musicals.
Tickets to Bye Bye Birdie on April 27, 28, 29 | Video Teaser | Archived Photos
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The 3-night run of this year's Bye Bye Birdie follows on last year's rousing A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, directed by Mr. Andrew Martinez '11, who starred in his senior year production of Pirates of Penzance. Eagle-eyed viewers might also spot fellow faculty members Michael Kane '11, Michael '05 and Joe Neglia '03 in photos from earlier musicals.
Tickets to Bye Bye Birdie on April 27, 28, 29 | Video Teaser | Archived Photos
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