As if high school isn’t awkward enough, imagine having four eccentric Broadway stars with waning careers take on your private life as their personal crusade. In a story with many meta plot points, The Prom tackles small-town homophobia, self-obsessed stage performers, media narratives, and the overarching themes of love and acceptance. Based on the real-life story of a Mississippi teen who was barred from their senior prom for planning to bring a same-sex date, this fictionalized account employs humor, heart, and classic musical- comedy moments to tell a deeply resonant story.
Friday 3/7 through Sunday 3/30. $12–20, times vary. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org
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