Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 27, 2026 Which way to ‘Teen Beach’? Malden High Class of 2027’s Junior Varieties show is a smash hit The 86th Annual Show is the #2 longest continuous student variety show in the U.S. By Steve Freker T he Malden High Class of 2027 hosted the 86th Junior Varieties on Friday and Saturday, March 6-7. It was a resounding success with large crowds, spreading excitement and joy for all who attended the spectacular show. This year’s theme was “Teen Beach” — harkening back to the 2013 Disney hit movie. Even in the venerable Jenkins Auditorium on a weekend where a lingering winter made it a bit colder than usual, it was filled on these nights with sun, sand and beach-related joy to warm it all up. The Malden High Junior VaThe Fierce and the Fearless perform a mashup. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) rieties show holds not only a much-anticipated spot on the school and city calendar, but is a historical marvel as well, since it holds a rare spot in nationwide history. With its first show at MalThe Bald Ensemble in a Marching Band performance. See next week's edition for photo highlights and this week on the Advocate Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/advocatenews den High produced in 1939, Junior Varieties 2026 was the 86th consecutive performance, making it the second-oldest. Cony High School’s “Chizzle Wizzle” in Augusta, Maine, is recognized as the oldest and longest-running student variety show in the U.S., dating back to 1891. The show features performances, musical acts, and comedy by students, similarly to Malden High School’s show. Vocal acts, dance troupes and musical performances by several rock bands and some combined vocal and instrumental efforts added up to a fantastic mix (full cast list in separate story). Malden High School educator Dr. Charles Redmond, the head advisor of the junior SHOW | SEE PAGE 7
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