Theatre for Young America Opens JINGLE ARRGH THE WAY! Today

The pirate scalawags of How I Became a Pirate once again dock at the H & R Block City Stage in Union Station when Theatre for Young America presents holiday hilarity with Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure from today, November 25 through December 27, 2014.

When a cryptic missive is left in the crow's nest of Captain Braid Beard's ship, - "If it's a treasure you will know, seek the land of Christmas snow"- the Captain immediately sets sail to find young Jeremy Jacob to assist in locating the Christmas treasure. But Jeremy is in the school Christmas play and must return for the performance in a timely fashion. With the crew promising to get him back in time, they all hoist anchor for the North Pole. Along the way Jeremy teaches the pirates the joy of basketball, the ship dodges icebergs, and a polar bear threatens. Upon arrival, they finally meet Santa Claus, who helps them to dig deeply to find the "real Christmas treasure", which the spirit of giving. Based on a story by Melinda Long, the book, words and music were created by Janet Yates Vogt.

Season, single or group tickets may be reserved by calling Theatre for Young America at 816.460.2083. Group and single tickets may also be purchased from Union Station at 816.460.2020 or reserved online at www.unionstation.org. The single ticket price is $10.00. Groups of 15 or more are $5.50 per person with a reservation.