We just can’t seem to get enough of zombies these days. The decomposed fleshly fiends are always popping up somewhere, whether it’s in film, comics and now … stageplays. Matthews Performing Arts Center is taking to the grave with performances of the musical Zombie Prom this week. Based off the 1950s comic book and musical-made-film, the story line follows a high school couple banned from seeing one another. Like most love stories of these types, something dramatic is bound to happen. In this case a highstrung heart-achin’ fella rides his motorcycle into a nuclear plant. Trouble is, instead of resting in peace he emerges from his tomb undead. And though he’s a little less attractive than before, he’s more determined then ever to go to the prom with his girl. $10. April 8-9, 8 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
This article appears in Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2011.
