Storybook Parade musical opens Friday

The Rutherford County Arts Council's production of "Storybook Parade," a musical play by Diane McEnnerney, will be presented on Friday, March 15 at 7pm and Saturday, March16 at 3pm at R-S Central High School.

The play, which has a cast of 75 local actors of all ages, features some of the most well-known stories and poems in western culture with a crazy, mixed-up twist. Many of Mother Goose's nursery rhymes' characters, several boys named Jack, the big bad wolf, witches, mice, Old King Cole,cheerleaders, and many others will be featured on stage.

The play is directed by Laura Link, with music direction by Gale Wilson and choreography by Layla Gaddy.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors, and are available now at tix.com, or at the door. Children 5 and under will be admitted free.