Following the lives of one senior class, from electing a class president to finding the perfect date for prom, the play is filled with all the hit songs of the decade. The characters, cleverly named for pop culture icons of the time, share the trials and tribulations of being a teen in the 1980s. A 30-something year old Corey Palmer, played by Patirck Molinari and Dan Pratt, narrates his senior year, introducing his friends, crush, classmates, and even teachers.

In their high school love triangle, Hector Soriano plays the cool and popular Michael Feldman, rapping for the class presidency and making every girl swoon, while Corey Palmer pines for his next-door neighbor, Tiffany Houston. The play was not all about teenage drama though, as there was the comedic relief of Feargal McFerrin III. Played by Susan Jacobson and Bryson Arroyo, the nerdy Feargal was easily the funniest character in the show.

The audience was awestruck by the high tempo opening number, "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," performed by Dion Mitchell. The entire ensemble managed to really capture the decade with favorite 80s hits. Filled with songs like Madonna’s "Material Girl," Michael Jackson’s "Man in the Mirror" and Tony Basil’s "Mickey," the audience was captivated by each number.

One of the best musical performances of the night was the B-52’s "Love Shack" in Act II. Besides the concise choreography and vibrant lighting, the vocals of featured singers, Daniela Favaloro and Monique Hugee, were also stunning.

Besides great 80s music, the play also includes mention of some of the decade’s greatest blockbusters, like "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" and favorite TV shows like "The Greatest American Hero" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." A Star Wars dream sequence and a fight scene inspired by the American classic "Karate Kid" caused laughter to ring through the audience.

People were not afraid to stand up, cheer, dance and, especially those who remember the 80s most vividly, sing along. A fan of the show, senior Laura Schubert said, "The Curtis Players perfectly performed a plethora of poignant, popular, and provoking 80s tunes."