Rock & Roll Revival's 'The Power of Love' begins this weekend

Salisbury Independent
Posted 2/5/23

James M. Bennett High School’s Rock & Roll Revival is back for the 24th year, and the curtain is opening soon for this musical extravaganza that will play to packed houses Feb. 10-12 and …

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Rock & Roll Revival's 'The Power of Love' begins this weekend

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James M. Bennett High School’s Rock & Roll Revival is back for the 24th year, and the curtain is opening soon for this musical extravaganza that will play to packed houses Feb. 10-12 and 16-19. 

Shows: the first weekend are Friday, Feb. 10 (7 p.m.), two shows on Saturday, Feb. 11 (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.); and Sunday, Feb. 12 (2 p.m.). The second week, shows are Thursday, Feb. 16, Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 (all 7 p.m.), and Sunday, Feb. 19 (2 p.m.).

All seats are reserved this year. Tickets are available to purchase online, and the best selection of seats is available right now. Tickets are $20 and available at eventbrite.com.

Rock & Roll Revival is a musical showcase of James M. Bennett High students that adds excitement to the mid-winter calendar and draws music fans from throughout the region. The show is back in a big way for 2023, with two music-filled acts each show and full capacity seating for all eight shows. For the performers, it is a chance to seize the spotlight — maybe for the first time ever — to shine and emerge a star.

Starting last October, a host of students auditioned for roles singing, dancing, playing in the band, preparing props or working on stage crew. Rehearsals began before Thanksgiving and continued through the holidays into the cold, dark nights of January.

JMB art students created the set design. It literally takes a village to stage the high-energy three-hour show — a village of committed, motivated, hard-working teenagers, parents and other volunteers.

The true magic is this: Rock ’n’ Roll Revival raises the expectations of everyone involved — the singers, the dancers, the musicians, the crew, the families, the audience members. Beyond the money raised and the community bonding, Rock & Roll Revival creates memories that will last a lifetime, and each of these young people involved will emerge a better version of themselves.

Rock & Roll Revival is a 24-year tradition at James M. Bennett High, put on through the JMB PTSA. Net proceeds benefit the JMB PTSA, which puts the proceeds to great use to support the entire school. Around 130 JMB students sing, dance, play in the band, and work in many areas behind the scenes to put on this highly successful show at the JMB Auditorium. Show directors are the Bailey family: Gino and Susan Bailey and daughters Lauren Bailey and Rachel Bailey, all of whom have been involved in Rock & Roll Revival on stage and off stage. A dedicated team of adults including current and alumni parents and volunteers as well as some JMB staff members supports the production.

For ticket, merchandise or show information about JMB Rock & Roll Revival 2023 “The Power of Love,” please email jmbrockandrollrevival@gmail.com, or call 443-735-0711. Check out show news on Facebook and Twitter at JMB Rock & Roll Revival, and on Instagram at jmbrocknroll.

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