Ellie Turk to Lead Stages Theatre Company's JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL; Cast Set!

Stages Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast for JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. This marks the first production of the 2015-2016 Season - A Season of Believing! JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL runs September 18 - October 18, 2015.

Come sneak a peek into the "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal" of the sassy and lovable Junie B. Jones! This delightful, fun-filled musical kicks off our season just as school kicks off this fall. No one believes in herself quite like Junie B! Join her as she takes on best pal problems, new kids on the bus, trouble reading the blackboard, a friendly cafeteria lady and a kickball tournament. Based on four of Barbara Park's best-selling books, this charming musical will capture your heart just as the book series has captivated readers for over two decades!

The talented ensemble cast of Twin Cities actors also includes: Colton Ames (STUDENT), Ava Byrne (GRACE), Carly Clover (BOBBI JEAN PIPER), Sophia Farrell (MAY), Tiahna Wolfe-Shields (STUDENT), Victoria Fraser (CHENILLE), Sarah Halverson (STUDENT), Jack Hanna (STUDENT), Zoe Hollander (LENNIE), Clare Judge (CAMILLE), Riley Means (LUCILLE), George Mulder (HERB), Gavin Nienaber (JOSE), Brittany Parker (MOTHER/MRS GUTZMAN), Lizzie Semington (STUDENT), Fallon Shine (SHELDON), Brent Teclaw (DADDY/MR SCARY), and Ellie Turk (JUNIE B JONES).

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL features Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler, Music by Zina Goldrich, and is Based on the book series by Barbara Park.

Creative Team: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Sandy Boren-Barrett, DIRECTOR - Cody R Braudt, STAGE MANAGER - Andrea Wylie, CHOREOGRAPHER - Michael Matthew Ferrell, PROPS DESIGNER - Jim Hibbeler, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Gretchen Katt, MUSIC DIRECTOR - James Lekatz, COSTUME & MAKE-UP, DESIGNER - Lisa Mangone, LIGHTING DESIGNER - Karin Olson, SOUND DESIGNER - Alan Pagel, RESIDENT COSTUMER - Stacey Palmer, PRODUCTION MANAGER - Melanie Salmon-Peterson and SET DESIGNER - Holly Windingstad

For tickets, go to www.stagestheatre.org/upcoming-shows/02/24/2015/junie-b-jones-musical.

Adapted from the books JUNIE B. JONES IS A GRADUATION GIRL, JUNIE B. JOES FIRST GRADER AT LAST!, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER BOSS OF LUNCH, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER TOOTHLESS WONDER and TOP SECRET BEESWAX, A JOURNAL BY JUNIE B. (AND ME!) By Barbara Park. Copyright © 2001, 2001, 2002, 2003 by Barbara Park. For more about the Junie B. Joes books, visit www.juniebjones.com or a bookstore near you! Originally produced by Theatreworks/USA JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax:212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com.