MTC School of Performing Arts to Present JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach," JR, with words and music and by Benj Pasek and MTC alumni Justin Paul and book by Timothy Allen McDonald. The production will take place on Saturday, January 9 at 11am and 2pm and Sunday, January 10 at 2pm at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (behind Nine West) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets are $25-$30 for adults, $20-$25 for students and reservations are suggested. For tickets, call Music Theatre of Connecticut at 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com

Based on Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant peach of fruit. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the TONY Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul ("Dogfight" and "A Christmas Story the Musical") and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka"). Perfect for the whole family!

"James and the Giant Peach" JR is performed by MTC School of Performing Arts students, grades one through five. The cast includes Ana Brodows, Jasmin Cipriano, Raquel Dembin, Amelia Lanni, Cessa Lewis, Andrew Maskoff, Madelyn Spera and Ruby Tarshis of Westport; Chloe Curvat, Stephanie Field, Ari Frimmer, Jonah Frimmer and Henry McElligott of Weston; Sara Levitt, Claire Ponomarenko, Hannah Pressman and Michael Scholl of Fairfield; Matthew Millien of Norwalk, Julia Holmes of Rowayton and Olivia Sosa of Stamford.The production is directed by Deborah Levy with musical direction and choreography by Sarah Pero. Scenic design by Carl Tallent, costumes by Diane Vanderkroef and lighting by Joshua Scherr. The student assistant director is Maiya Urquhart.

Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). The 2015/2016 MTC School of Performing Arts Productions are generously supported in part by People's United Bank. MTC is generously supported in part by The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.

For more information or to reserve tickets, call Music Theatre of Connecticut at 203.454.3883 or visit www.musictheatreofct.com