Barbara Park News

Millbrook Playhouse opens their Saturday Morning Theatre for Young Audience series with JUNIE B. JONES -The Musical. Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich - a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical.

Live a day in the life of this ever lovable and outspoken first grader with the premiere of Junie B. Jones, The Musical, at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire. Running from July 12 to August 11, 2019, with press opening on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m., this special one-hour presentation explores the wonderful works of Barbara Park's beloved best-selling books. Created by the team who brought Dear Edwina to the stage-Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich-and developed into a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical by TheatreworksUSA, Junie B. Jones, The Musical is directed and choreographed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, with musical direction by Ellen Morris.

These one hour, family friendly, plays and musicals are perfect for school aged children. It is with great pleasure that we announce SecondStory Rep's Season 21 TYA Series!

Live a day in the life of this ever lovable and outspoken first grader with the premiere of Junie B. Jones, The Musical, at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire. Running from July 12 to August 11, 2019, with press opening on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m., this special one-hour presentation explores the wonderful works of Barbara Park's beloved best-selling books. Created by the team who brought Dear Edwina to the stage-Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich-and developed into a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical by TheatreworksUSA, Junie B. Jones, The Musical is directed and choreographed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, with musical direction by Ellen Morris.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the all-new musical Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School for the Theatre for Young Audiences Collection (TYA) is now available for licensing. TYA musicals are family-friendly shows with abbreviated running times written for a small cast of adults to perform for children.

The Roxy Regional Theatre, Clarksville's oldest professional live theatre, unveiled its upcoming 'Season 37: Experience A New Story' at a fundraiser at The Belle Hollow earlier this month, hosted by local arts supporters Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman.

Riverside Theatre for Kids presents the area premiere of the popular children's book, Junie B. Jones, The Musical in a live stage show on May 30 - June 1, 2019.

Following a successful run and tour last summer, Junie B. Jones the Musical is back on Drama Learning Center's stage for three additional public performances this month. Junie B. Jones gives audiences a sneak peek into the 'Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal' of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will finish its 26th season with the over-the-top, 1920s gangster romp that isBullets Over Broadway The Musical by Woody Allen. Based on the film Bullets Over Broadway by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, the production will be directed by GET Associate Artistic Director James A. Donadio, with musical direction by S. Renee Clark and choreography by Lauren Brooke Tatum. It runs April 11th through April 28th, 2019 at the company's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and is graciously sponsored by The Malon D. Mimms Company.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will finish its 26th season with the over-the-top, 1920s gangster romp that is Bullets Over Broadway The Musical by Woody Allen. Based on the film Bullets Over Broadway by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, the production will be directed by GET Associate Artistic Director James A. Donadio, with musical direction by S. Renee Clark and run April 11th through April 28th, 2019 at the company's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Malon D. Mimms Company is graciously sponsoring this show.

From start to finish, this year's lineup promises to surprise and delight audiences in the way only live theatre can. Civic Theatre's 2019- 2020 season is brimming with American classics, brand new musicals show for families to enjoy, and powerful shows for adults.

This March, Electric Moon Theatre Company presents JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. Adapted from the Junie. B. Jones book series by Barbara Park, this family musical will have audiences singing and dancing in their seats! Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Raleigh Little Theatre presents "Junie B. Jones, The Musical ". 

Cumberland County Playhouse - winner of the First Night Award for Outstanding Musical of 2018 for Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - has announced its lineup for the 2019 season.

Citadel Theatre Company, an Equity-affiliated professional company performing in Lake Forest, will stage the second production of its new Theatre for Young Audiences programming with JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL, a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical.

The Young Company Winter Festival, performed by actors in grades 1-12, is the culmination of 8 weeks of rehearsals by the students and their professional directors, music directors, choreographers, stage managers, and design team. The Young Company Winter Festival includes 4 fully-staged productions: family-friendly musical Junie B. Jones, Jr., beloved classic Annie, Disney's enchanting Beauty and the Beast, and the hilarious comedy 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with An Anonymous Company and super sponsor, Dr. Thomas Ratliff, welcomes the precocious Junie B. Jones back to The Circuit Playhouse stage in a comedy perfect for the whole family.

Wowee-wow-wow! From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones The Musical - a heartwarming adaptation of the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company is proud to bring back Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells. Based on the children's books by Barbara Park, this play follows the feisty and irrepressible Junie B. Jones as she plays Secret Santa to her least favorite classmate, Tattletale May. Will Junie B. give Tattletale May exactly what she thinks she deserves or will the holiday spirit force a change of heart? With plenty of laughs and life lessons, this story is the perfect holiday treat for the whole family.

Following last year's successful run at The Black Box Performing Arts Center, Junie B. Jones is back with new friends, different dance numbers, and the same lovable story that is sure to delight fans of all ages!