If you're looking for a family-friendly musical that promotes good values and family togetherness, "The White Star" just might be the answer to your prayers.

"The White Star" bares a strong resemblance to its sister musical "Saturday's Warrior," which makes sense because the two share the same author -- Doug Stewart. Both musicals have a teenage boy who shows little interest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both families have an outstanding musical ability and both shows have a warm and fuzzy ending.

For the most part, that is the end of the similarities. "The White Star" ventures deeper than "Saturday's Warrior" and focuses on the Latter-day Saint theology that each person is linked to their ancestors, and each person -- living and dead -- needs to live righteously so they can all live together again.

The show starts off a bit slow, leaving the viewer unsure as to what they should be expecting. Once the two opening songs are finished, however, the storyline picks up and becomes engaging.

Basically, the show revolves around Matt, a young man around the age of 18 played masterfully by Jared Young. Matt has just received a tennis scholarship and it looks as if he's going to college instead of serving a two-year mission for his church. This is just fine with his father Stewart, played by Alan Humpherys, who's inactive anyway.

Matt's mother isn't crazy about him not serving a mission, so she prays for her son, and -- naturally -- an angel appears to him and eventually Matt has a spiritual experience he cannot deny.

This life-changing experience also changes the course of the show. Propelled by uplifting songs by noted LDS composer Janice Kapp Perry, members of the audience are taken on an emotional roller coaster as they, along with Matt, discover how important family ties can be.

While there is no weak link in the cast, there are a few actors whose vocals and performances are stunning. Young plays a believable 18-year-old with a voice that sent shivers down my spine, while Josh Tenney -- who plays the part of Matt's friend Luke -- and his soulful voice made me want to jump up and shout "Hallelujah!"

In all, the show is enjoyable and uplifting. Those wanting to experience the magic of "The White Star" can see it as it opens up a four-date run at Timpview High School starting Friday.

If You Go

The White Star

When: Friday, Saturday, Sept. 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. at Timpview High School, 3570 N. 650 East, Provo

Tickets: $16-$20, can be purchased online at www.whitestarmusical.com or at the door

Info: www.whitestarmusical.com