Christopher Chew is superintendent of schools in Westford. But this week, he dons his other identity — musical theater star — and leads the cast as Emile de Becque in “South Pacific” at the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham. It leads off the summer season of three musicals June 14-23 at the Robinson Theater, 617 Lexington St.
Other shows include “All Shook Up,” inspired by Elvis Presley’s music, July 12-24, and “An American in Paris,” Aug. 9-18. According to RMT Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, “Each musical delves into themes of transformative love as it crosses cultural or societal barriers, exploring the pursuit of personal and collective dreams, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity.
This season’s unifying force of music and art weaves these threads together to spark conversations among audiences, evoke empathy, and inspire a sense of community. Despite many different backgrounds and the tumult of personal and collective history, our capacity for love and understanding has the power to bridge our differences if we are courageous enough to embrace our shared humanity together.” Based on “Tales of the South Pacific,” James A.
Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories set on a tropical island during World War II, RMT opens its season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” in celebration of the 75th anniversary of its Broadway opening. An enchanting and venerable musical, “Sout.
