Long Beach High School recently presented “The Addams Family,” a musical comedy about the kooky, upside-down world of the quirky family. The show featured 31 actors, 34 musicians and a backstage crew of students in grades 9-12.Students performed three performances to a live audience on March 10, 11 and 12.

This year’s production was a two-act show, a comical feast that embraced the wackiness of everything about the family and each character in the Addams family. The show started in the Addams Family graveyard with the entire cast singing “When You’re an Addams.” As the scenes unfolded, the musical shared how the family prepared for the night they hosted a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents from Ohio. Song selections included “One Normal Night,” “But Love” and “Tango De Amor.”

We were excited to bring live theater back to the Long Beach community,” stated Julia Lang-Shapiro, Long Beach director of media, visual and performing arts. “On behalf of Mr. Hue, Dr. Capobianco, Ms. Vella and Ms. O’Brien, we are very proud of each student involved with this show and for their hard work and dedication which culminated in this truly outstanding production.

Date Added: 3/17/2022