GET FIRED UP FOR THE NEXT GJHP MUSICAL!
BRING IT ON
From the creators of Hamilton, Next to Normal and Avenue Q comes a fun and fresh musical comedy inspired by the popular movie series!
open to glencoe 5th-8th graders!
MEETING IN NOVEMBER | AUDITIONS IN DECEMBER
REHEARSALS START JANUARY 2027
4 PERFORMANCES: APRIL 15-18, 2027
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A Cast Info Meeting for interested students (and parents) will be held in November, followed by a Workshop & Auditions in December. The Cast List will be posted online Friday, December 18.
Rehearsals begin in January 2027 on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:45pm, with additional rehearsals in April. Some conflicts are allowed and cast members won't be called every day or the whole time. Flexibility for ensemble & dancers! See the Preliminary Bring It On Info Packet & Calendar HERE.
Attendance Note: Rehearsals are mandatory starting April 3. Cast must attend ALL Tech/Dress Rehearsals & Shows, April 10-18 (double cast performers appear in all 4 shows!). Enrollment in other theater programs is allowed if the dates do not conflict with our Tech and Shows. If you have a rising 5th or 6th Grader planning to also do Broadway Bound, please enroll in the Tuesday session! We can also work around Basketball & Volleyball.
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bring it on
GJHP MUSICAL 2027
PRINCIPAL CAST OPEN TO 6TH-8TH GRADERS!
NEW: 5TH GRADE JUNIOR ENSEMBLE
NO CUTS! everyone MAKES the squad!
fee tba! scholarships available!
registration opens in november 2026
IMPORTANT DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
​INFO MEETING: Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm
AUDITION WORKSHOP: Tuesday, December 1 at 3:30pm
AUDITIONS: December 7 & 8, 3:45-5:30pm OR 4:45-6:30pm
CALLBACKS: December 10 & 11, 3:30pm-7pm
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: December 18 at 7pm
REGULAR REHEARSALS: January 4-April 9, 2027
Mon, Wed & Thurs, 3:30pm-5:45pm
Detailed schedule distributed after casting.
Cast not called every day. Conflicts allowed!
Everyone who wants to join can participate!
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS: April 10-14, 2027
4 SHOWS: April 15-18, 2027 (Th & Fri at 7pm, Sat & Sun at 3pm)
STRIKE & CLEAN-UP: April 19-20, 2027
In Spring 2027, GJHP will present the explosive musical comedy BRING IT ON, live in Misner Auditorium at Central School, for four performances, April 15-18, 2027. This crowd favorite features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), and a book by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q).
This no-cut show is open to all Glencoe 6th-8th graders, PLUS, a new junior ensemble for 5th graders! The GJHP Musical is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes, a huge set and cool lights. Samara Harand (Mean Girls, Newsies, Rock of Ages, Legally Blonde, Footloose, and High School Musical) returns to direct and choreograph her seventh big GJHP show.
This production is subject to licensing approval and will be appropriate for our performers and audiences of all ages.
NEW SCHOOL. NEW SQUAD. NEW RULES.
Bring It On fuses musical theater, hip hop and cheerleading into a non-stop spectacle of powerhouse vocals, dance, athleticism & heart
Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the popular film franchise, the Tony-nominated hit musical Bring It On takes audiences on a journey filled with the complexities of high school rivalries, friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. This crowd-favorite is a high energy, explosive celebration of teamwork, ambition, finding where you belong, and owning who you are.
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony-winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music & lyrics by Pulitzer- and Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In the Heights), music by Pulitzer- and Tony-winner, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony for Best Musical.
Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High zchool and her senior year should prove the most cheertastic — she's been named captain of the squad! But an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year at the neighboring Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the school's dance crew. Together with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, they form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition — the National Championships.
With a large assortment of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive choreography, this hilarious, universal story is sure to be everything that you hoped for and nothing like you expected. Don't miss your chance to BRING IT!
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ABOUT THE GJHP MUSICAL
The GJHP Musical is a no-cut show open to Glencoe 5th-8th graders. This is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes and live band. Misner will be transformed with a huge set, lights and sound.
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The Crew is a critical part of the GJHP Musical. Members are responsible for behind-the-scenes elements like running lights and sound, managing props, and changing set pieces during the show. Being part of the Crew is an excellent way to get backstage experience on a big show! Find out more about the Crew HERE.
If you have questions, please email samara@gjhp.org.