Young stars take to the stage

Fergus Dennehy previews ‘The Wiz’, the latest show from the Tralee Musical Society Youth. ‘The Wiz’ is currently showing in Siamsa Tíre in Tralee until Saturday December 1 with tickets on sale now.

TRALEE Musical Society (TMS) has continually wowed and amazed audiences both young and old for over 30 years and now, it is the turn of the stars of tomorrow to take up the mantle of success.

Strength in depth is a term usually reserved for a sports team, but in the case of the

Tralee Musical

Society Youth’s production of ‘The Wiz’ - which has its opening night tonight (Wednesday November 28) - it’s safe to say that TMS has an abundance of talent ready and waiting at its fingertips.

Following on from the huge success of the groups ‘All Shook Up’ production, staged in 2017, the award winning youth group are returning to the stage at Siamsa Tíre all this week.

Adapted from the age old tale of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’and made famous by MIchael Jackson and Diana Ross, this production has been described as “wickedly amusing”, an “energetic carnival of fun”and a show that you “definitely won’t want to miss.”

“The cast of over 50 people have been rehearsing tirelessly for the past number of months for what promises to be yet another fantastic production,” said Sean Hanafin, PRO for the TMS. “We are delighted to have award-winning director and choreographer, Oliver Hurley, once more at the helm along with the very talented Laura Crowley as choral director,” Sean continued.

In a brief glimpse into the future of TMS, some of the leading roles over the week will be played by Sarah Cleary, Matthew Dineen, Padraig Harrington and Marcus Nolan.

The show will staged nightly in Siamsa from Wednesday November 28 until Saturday December 1; tickets are available to buy online at Siamsa’s website or by calling 066 7123055.

Cast members from ‘The Wiz’ pictured at rehearsals for tonights opening night.