"A riot. The laughter hit of the year...I never stopped laughing." - The People
"The dialogue is risque and amusing...Splendid!" - London Sunday Express
"You're a riot Mrs. M.... A slick, frantic riot of an evening." –Daily Sketch

Mr. and Mrs. Markham have only one bedroom in their apartment. Against his better judgement, Mr. Markham allows his friend, Mr. Lodge, to borrow the bedroom for one evening to engage in a romance with Miss Wilkinson. Against her better judgement, Mrs. Markham allows Mrs. Lodge to borrow the bedroom for an evening with Walter. Against her better judgement, the maid allows the interior decorator to persuade her to spend an evening with him in the Markham’s bedroom. Against everyone’s better judgement, children’s book author, Olive Harriet Smythe is brought into this mix of mistaken identities and deception. Oh, yes – it’s the same evening!

Rights: Samuel French

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions.

In this fourth installment of a five-year series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles, we will look at every song they wrote and recorded in 1968. As the era of Sgt. Pepper and psychedelia came to a close, the Beatles followed a new Guru to India and wrote a bumper crop of new material. Coming back to the studio in June, they spent the rest of 1968 working tirelessly, together and separately, to create what is now commonly known as the White Album. During this time of blazing creativity and global social upheaval, the band started to splinter in different directions. We will take you through that process, day by day, session by session, in what will be the biggest single set of songs MMET has ever taken on in one show.

The scene is a small Southern town where Colonel and Christine Penmark live with their daughter, Rhoda. Little Rhoda Penmark is, on the surface, sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. When one of Rhoda’s classmates tragically dies, Christine finds herself with the horrifying realization that her precious Rhoda is a cold blooded serial killer. In one of the most shocking stories written Christine finds out that her daughter has killed before and will kill again. For Rhoda, Murder is child’s play. What can Christine do? When she tries to discover why her daughter might be like this she makes a terrifying revelation.
One of Broadway's Tony Award winning outstanding hits. "It is solely and honestly meant to entertain…As purely purposeful diversion it ranks with 'Dracula' and sometimes sets your spine to as much tingling…chilling." NY Telegram.
“An impeccable tale of pure evil.” The Atlantic Monthly

Rights- Dramatist Play Service

Holiday Celebration Show, Presented by the Orchestra Department

There are two performances in the HBUHSD Auditorium. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots drive. Tickets are $22 for adults and $16 for students/seniors 65+.

HO! HO! HO! Plan to spend a little time away from the modern-day holiday grind as the APA Instrumental Music Department presents their annual celebration of winter holiday cheer! In addition to the APA Orchestra Program, the Musical Theatre Department, Surf City Singers, MMET, and the HBHS Band and Color Guard will be there too, playing and singing all your perennial favorites and other special surprises. If you've never been to one of these, you don't know what you're missing... so swing by Grandmother's house and come start a new family tradition with your musical friends at APA.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:00 am

Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. Told almost entirely in song, the show follows their progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks.

"...the musical burrows deep into your spirit...It's just wonderful..." - The New York Times

"...one of the most emotionally wrenching and altogether satisfying shows in many a moon." - Cititour

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, January 1, 2018 at 10:00 am

This year’s Fusion will be presenting “Then and Now,” an array of choreography that showcases the history of past dance to the current trends of the industry. Come see how early choreography set roots that changed the trajectory of their discipline, while at the same time supporting the young artists of APA at their finest as Tap Ensemble, Ballet Ensemble, Commercial Ensemble, and Repertory Ensemble take the stage and present a fusion of dance like no one else can.

Now in its seventh year, MMET is proud to present Playlist. The Pop Music majors have created a show devoted to new music, featuring current and trending artists as well as a showcase for their own original compositions and original bands. The music is enhanced by music videos and original short films by the APA Media Team. This is an entirely student-curated show that speaks directly to their generation while upholding the same high entertainment standards you have come to expect from APA.

The most popular Musical of all time: Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterwork is a timeless story of seduction and despair. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

With a masterful score that has topped the musical theater charts for years, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s enthralling score includes “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music,” “‘Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Masquerade” and the title song: "The Phantom Of The Opera." Truly an experience never to be forgotten!

The delirious 1925 Jazz-Age classic takes Lorelei Lee, a dazzling blonde, and Dorothy, her sensible brunette friend, on a journey to Europe to complete their education. When Lorelei’s father can’t go to chaperone they go off on their own against his wishes. They'll "improve their minds" all day, but for their evenings, their main interest is in men! Of course, ditzy Lorelei gets them into some big predicaments in this frivolous and witty show!

Rights: Dramatic Publishing Company

Entertain your brain and get a little culture if you dare... at Fanfare! The APA Instrumental Music Department celebrates great music from the Baroque to present day with exciting student performances. You'll hear the APA Festival Orchestra, Select Wind Ensemble, chamber ensembles of woodwinds, saxes, brass, strings, percussion and keyboard instruments, and the winners of the APA Concerto Competition. This is an evening of outstanding music performed by outstanding young artists!

This year marks the 15th Retrofest, and with such a great crop of vocalists, we thought it apropos to do a show centered around harmony in the pop music era. The most crucial part of harmony singing is getting the right blend, and what groups blended better than the ones who shared some common DNA. So we’re doing a show about family bands and singing groups featuring siblings, parents, children, and maybe a few spouses. Join us as we celebrate those families with our own MMET family.

When not filming live performances and concerts, the MMET Media Team’s true passion is filmmaking. APA has a great stable of screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, and editors that produced short films all year long. Join them in this special screening of their work in an intimate and informative environment. After each film, there is a brief Q&A with the students that created them. You are invited to be entertained and learn a few things about the filmmakers’ art.

(sin-er-jee) / noun. 1. Combined action or operation 2. A mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct participants 3. A mainstage dance show of spectacular movement and dedicated dancers. Centered around APA’s Dance Ensembles, this show will make for an unforgettable evening of groundbreaking dance showcases. The evening includes works by APA faculty, special guest choreographers, and collaborative works.