Watchung Hills Regional Presents 'Roar of the Greasepaint'

Watchung Hills Regional's Script and Cue Club's spring musical, "The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd" may not be the easiest of titles to remember, but the 1965 Tony Award-winning show did produce some songs audiences will still recognize.

Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, songs such as "Who Can I Turn To" and "The Joker" have become show tune standards, and after "Feelin' Good" became a social ballad for Nina Simone, the song has been a staple for R&B and blues artists (it's been recorded in recent years by Michael Bublé, The Pussycat Dolls and blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa.

For a taste of the presentation, check out Natalie Morrison's blog post video on the show (Photos from Wednesday's dress rehearsal and senior presentation can be found here, from the Independent Press' coverage posted today).

The show, under the direction of Douglas Eaton with musical direction by Angela DiIorio, sets by Chris Valenti and Kate Griffin, choreography by Marisa Impalli, costumes by Gail DeCicco and publicity by Carl Bird (all WHRHS teachers) promises to be a colorful and tuneful experience.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday, at Watchung Hills Regional, and tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and available online or at the door.  Students will also be able to pre-purchase ticket sin the atrium during lunch. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.