Renton middle schools gear up for upcoming musicals

Students from McKnight, Nelson and Risdon Middle Schools have been rehearsing for musicals since November.

Three middle schools — McKnight, Nelsen and Risdon — have been rehearsing since November for their upcoming performances.

McKnight will be performing “School House Rock Jr.” from Feb. 13 through 15. Performances begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for everyone 3 years old and older.

Nelsen will perform “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” on March 28 and 29. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening 30 minutes earlier at 6 p.m. Tickets are also $5 for those 3 years and older and $2 for Nelsen students with an ASB card.

Risdon Middle School will perform “Mary Poppins Jr.” on April 2 and 3. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for those 3 years and older.