Focusing only on practical feasibility rather than content, which musical poses the greatest difficulty for a high school drama club to stage?
Based on my own involvement with several high school productions, I believe that creating a production of The Lion King often presents the toughest logistical challenges. The show demands extensive technical resources, from complex costume designs and puppetry to innovative set transitions that stretch the limits of available equipment and space. Reproducing the vivid stage-to-stage transitions and maintaining consistent production quality requires not only thorough planning but also creative problem solving with limited resources. This musical forces the crew to think outside the box in every aspect of production, making it a true challenge device.