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    These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

    The Addams Family, Clue and Frozen JR were among the most popular shows, according to a new survey. But the report also showed that drama teachers are nervous about censorship.
    by Elizabeth Blair Jun 05, 2023 3 minutes
    Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, is one of the schools that put on a production of <em>The Addams Family.</em>

    The Educational Theatre Association has released its top-10 lists of plays and musicals performed in high schools during the 2022-2023 school year. More than 2,300 public and private high school teachers across the U.S. participated.

    The Addams Family topped the list of full-length musicals, followed by Mamma Mia!

    The No. 1 full length play was Clue, followed by Puffs. Disney's Frozen JR held the top spot among short musicals.

    And tied with for the most popular short play.

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