Theatre Palisades Youth to Present ‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

Theatre Palisades Youth will present “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” which is set to open on Friday, July 11, at Paul Revere Charter Middle School.

Director Lara Ganz and Co-Director and Choreographer Rebecca Brancato Barragan spearheaded production of the show, leading a cast of 35 youth actors.

“Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” is a stage adaptation of Disney Channel original movies, featuring additional lyrics by Nick Blaemire, a score adapted by Madeline Smith and orchestrated by Matthew Tishler.

“‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ is set on the Isle of the Lost—home of the most infamous villains who ever lived—where the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella De Vil have been imprisoned, never venturing off the island … until now,” according to a statement. “When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: Should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?”

Theatre Palisades Youth lost its performance space, Pierson Playhouse, in the Palisades fire. Ganz, despite losing her own home, ensured the program would continue, working with Barragan to secure a rehearsal space just four days later.

“Everyone is so scared of losing this community of love and performing arts that we built together,” Ganz said at the time. “We have had so many ‘what ifs?’ flooding our minds. But we decided to ask: ‘What if we do everything possible to ensure that the show will go on?’”

Theatre Palisades Youth then presented “Crazy For You: Youth Edition” during a two-weekend run beginning at the end of February at Paul Revere.

Performances of “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” will take place on July 11 at 4 and 7 p.m.; July 12 at 12 and 3 p.m.; July 16 at 7 p.m.; July 17 at 7 p.m.; July 18 at 7 p.m.; and July 19 at 12 and 3 p.m.

Tickets are $17 for seniors and students, $22 for general admission, and $25 to $30 for VIP. Paul Revere is located at 1450 Allenford Avenue. Performances will take place in the school’s auditorium.

For more information, including a link to purchase tickets, visit theatrepalisades.org.