Actors’ Playhouse 2024-2025 Musical Theatre for Young Audiences Season

A Christmas Carol, The Musical
Script Adapted by Nina Felice and Earl Maulding
Music and Lyrics by Scott Morlock and Earl Maulding
November 18 – December 22, 2024
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Sensory Inclusive Performance on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
Special Holiday Performances on Dec. 8 and 22 at 2 p.m., and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

The Charles Dickens classic takes a musical turn in this festive holiday favorite. Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “Spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his “Bah Humbug” ways. This fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences will warm your heart as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays.

Junie B. Jones, The Musical
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Based on the Bestselling Book “Junie B. Jones” by Barbara Park

January 10 – February 28, 2025 and April 2 – 19, 2025
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Sensory Inclusive Performance on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.

It’s Junie B.’s first day of school, and suddenly a lot of things are changing for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, but on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. In class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.

Shrek The Musical TYA
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig
July 5 – 26, 2025
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Sensory Inclusive Performance on July 13 at 2 p.m.

Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek The Musical TYA brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom, things get turned upside down when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Kids Crown Award “Best Children’s Theatre in Miami”
South Florida Parenting Magazine