The Musical is such a special MCI experience for our students, and for our wider community that joins us in Buhler Hall for an incredible show every year!
Based on the beloved novel by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™ follows the precocious and imaginative Anne Shirley as she captures the hearts and minds of her newfound family and neighbors in the small farming community of Avonlea – simply by virtue of her own pluck and personality. This original, glorious adaptation continues to enrapture audiences around the world with its rich score and a rare, affecting story for all ages.
In 1967, Henry Engbrecht (MCI music director from 1967 – 1971) staged an operetta entitled, “Barbarina.” This performance started a new tradition at MCI.
Since then, our annual musical production has taken audiences to many different places and on many types of adventures. For 37 years, the MCI chapel was home to many memorable performances from dedicated and talented MCI students.
In 2005, the musical production moved to its new home in the performing arts facility, Buhler Hall. This added space has demanded more from our performers and, as a result, MCI hires a professional choreographer to help with the show. Cutting-edge sound and upgraded lighting have led to the development of a theatre tech committee of students and a theatre tech course that help bring the magic of technology to the stage while also offering students the chance to learn theatre technology in a state-of-the-art facility. Increased seating has allowed more people to attend the productions with annual attendance numbers reaching nearly 2,000.
Past productions include Les Misérables, Singin’ in the Rain, Anne and Gilbert, The Sound of Music, Godspell, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty & the Beast, Mary Poppins, Seussical the Musical and Footloose.