The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School Choral Department brought the high school’s newly renovated auditorium to life on Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, with this year’s Broadway Night, “Songs from the Margins: Outsiders, Outcasts, & Others.”

With two evenings, music students from all across the district gave powerful performances that explored what it means to feel different and be an outcast, and how those differences can become our own strengths. 

The Broadway Night featured the Bridgewater-Raritan High School combined choirs, the Theater Arts program, soloists and small groups, along with many talented singers from BRMS Dolce and Sol, Eisenhower Intermediate School and Hillside Intermediate School. 

Through dynamic lighting and strong vocal performances, Broadway Night showcased the depth of talent across the Bridgewater-Raritan community. It was more than just a concert; Songs from the Margins reminded audiences that the qualities that set people apart are often the very things that make them shine individually. The highlights of both of evenings were the impressive lineup of solo performances, each bringing immense individuality and great emotion to the stage.

On February 25, featured performers included:

• Laya, Emily, Shaant, and Mark – “Ways to Be Wicked”
• Ani – “If Only”
• Caroline and Julian – “Space Between”
• Euphonixs – “You Will Be Found”
• Maddie, Evan, and company – “Bonjour.”
• Raziel – “Home”
• Luke, Mike, Seb, and Drew – “The Story of Tonight”
• BRMS Dolce – “For Good”
• Eisenhower Encores – “God Help the Outcasts” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
• Evan A. – “Grow for Me”
• Liv and Esha – “Wondering”
• Adhya – “I’d Rather Be Me”
• Matt – “The Rainbow Connection”
• Emily with BRHS Lorelei – “True Colors”
• BRHS Combined Choirs – “Stay Gold” and “Somewhere”

On February 26, featured performers included:

• Shaant, Emily, Laya, and Mark – “Ways to be Wicked”
• Geet – “If Only”
• Sofia and Meher – “Space Between”
• Euphonixs – “You Will Be Found”
• Laya – “Pulled”
• Noah – “Lost in the Darkness”
• Shaant and Anushka – “My Goodbye”
• BRMS Dolce – “This Is Me”
• Hillside Hawkapella – “Corner of the Sky” and “Seize the Day”
• Evan, Aditi, and Amalia (BRHS Theater Arts) – “Closed for Renovation”
• Anne and Erica – “For Good”
• Luke, Drew, Seb, and Mike – “The Story of Tonight”
• Raziel – “Home”
• Emily with BRHS Lorelei – “True Colors” 
• BRHS Combined Choirs – “Stay Gold” and “Somewhere”

Broadway Night ultimately was a celebration of courage, creativity and connection, celebrated through uniting as outcasts. Every performer brought their own voice and perspective to the stage, creating an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and moving. From emotional to energetic, the performers demonstrated not only incredible musical skill but also a genuine passion for storytelling and music in every performance.

As the final notes of the combined BRHS choirs echoed through the auditorium, it was clear that Songs from the Margins did more than entertain the audience, as it also encouraged empathy within the audience and the community. Broadway night continues to be a cherished and important tradition at Bridgewater-Raritan, showcasing the interests, immense talent and hard work the students and Choir Directors put in. This year’s production marked another meaningful and memorable Broadway Night.