FutureStars 2011 kicks off this weekend at Pioneer High School

Posted: Thu, Jan 6, 2011 : 3:31 p.m.

Topics: Entertainment , Ann Arbor South , Ann Arbor West , Education

FutureStars, the area's most popular high school talent show, is back for a ninth year of music, dance, and fun at Pioneer High School.

Talented teens from all of Ann Arbor will be performing in four preliminary shows, with different themes, in front of a panel of judges that include teachers, alumni, and local celebrities. This years themes include “Chart Toppers,” “Lights Out,” “GLEE-ful,” and “Grammy 10/11.” Together the judges and the audience will judge these four shows and choose the best three numbers from each to continue on to the finals. There, one performer will be named FutureStar 2011.

Last year, more than 750 people attended each preliminary show, with the finals night audience topping 1,500. Go to showtix4u.com to reserve general admission tickets.

Want to make sure that you not only get seats, but get the best in the house? Patron (premium) seats are on sale for $25. For patron seats, contact Ellen Rabinowitz at rabinowitze@comcast.net.

Preliminary competitions: (All tickets: $5) Friday, January 7 at 7 p.m., "Chart-Toppers" Friday, January 7 at 9:30 p.m., "Lights Out" (students only) Saturday, January 8 at 7 p.m., "GLEE-ful" Saturday, January 8 at 9:30 p.m., "Grammy 10/11" (students only)

Finals Tickets: adults $12; students/seniors/PHS Staff $9 Saturday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Competitions take place at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd. For more information, visit http://www.ptguild.org.