When the movie “Frozen” was released in 2013, it quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon. It was the third-highest-grossing movie of the year, and its soaring anthem “Let It Go” was played on a loop by children everywhere. It went on to become a hit Broadway play in 2017, and the release of its sequel, “Frozen 2,” is anticipated in November.
However, area fans do not have to wait until November or travel to New York to get their “Frozen” fix.
ACT2, the youth theater of Artistic Civic Theatre, opens “Frozen Jr.” on Friday, Sept. 13, for two weekends of performances.
Like the Broadway musical on which it is based, “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
The show is directed by Mary McLawhorn, with musical direction by Heidi Long and choreography by Ashlyn Barnett.