The musical is one of the most popular extracurricular activities at ANC with over 50% of students participating.
The production encourages performance excellence, while remaining inclusive to those who wish to participate for the first time. Rehearsals are held in the evenings so that ANC athletes and dancers can participate. There is always a role for everyone–onstage and off. We aim to be as student-run as possible, creating multiple opportunities for students to get involved on the technical side, including designing and running the lighting and sound, joining the stage crew, creating publicity materials or selling tickets. Students can also be involved by working on the set or costumes.
ANC's 2026 Theatrical Production - Curtains (School Edition)
ANC is thrilled to announce the spring musical for April 2026: Curtains: School Edition.
Curtains is a delightful and suspenseful musical comedy, featuring a Golden Age-style score by the legendary songwriting duo John Kander & Fred Ebb, the creative minds behind Cabaret and Chicago. With a sharp, witty book by Rupert Holmes, Curtains combines the best elements of classic Broadway with a clever whodunit twist that will keep audiences laughing and guessing until the very end.
Set in the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959, Boston’s Colonial Theatre is playing host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage… the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!
With standout roles for triple-threat performers and a featured ensemble full of rich, comedic characters, Curtains is a musical that celebrates the joy of theatre while offering a thrilling experience for performers and audiences alike.
Auditions are open to all ANC students, and information will be sent out in December. Curtains will be performed April 17-25, 2026.