The Hello Girls at Theater J

The Musical Theatre Institute for Teens presentsThe Hello GirlsMusic and Lyrics by Peter Mills; Book by Peter Mills and Cara ReichelDirected by Deb GottesmanMusic Direction by Marika CountourisChoreography by Sarah Frances WilliamsThe Hello Girls tells the story of Americas first women soldiers, an elite corps of telephone switchboard operators sent to the front lines in World War I. Battling both homegrown sexism and foreign conflict, the Hello Girls were unsung heroines of the war, and their fight for equality and recognition continued for decades after they returned home. Called thrilling, smart, human and sardonically feminist by The New York Times, The Hello Girls features a surprisingly catchy jazz and ragtime score with sweeping harmonies, gorgeous ballads, and fun dance numbers. Its a musical that delights even as it explores the harsh realities of war and gender inequity.Showtimes:Thursday, July 14, 7:30pmFriday, July 15, 7:30pmSaturday, July 16, 2pm & 7:30pmLocation:Theater J1529 16th St NWWashington, DC 20036

Authors

• Cara Reichel
• Peter Mills