Riverside Children's Theatre Reveals Summer Season

Riverside Children's Theatre (RCT), the educational arm of Riverside Theatre, will present six shows this summer that will delight and entertain the whole family. The months of June, July and August will feature some of the most talented young actors, singers, and dancers in the area as they perform a classic Disney film on stage, relive popular songs from the 1980's, and dance with a professional dance company.

"Based on the enormous success of last year's programming, we are pleased to again present a variety of shows that will challenge and showcase our incredibly talented students," says Kevin Quillinan, RCT Instructor. "These shows will not only be tremendously captivating, but they will also allow our students to further their creativity, imagination, and love of theatre."

The shows are:

Disney's Aladdin JR. and Disney's Aladdin KIDS

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney's Aladdin JR. and Disney's Aladdin KIDS is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.

The hour-long version of Disney's Aladdin JR. starring children aged 12 to 18 takes place: June 17 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm June 18 @ 1:30pm & 4pm

A shorter version, Disney's Aladdin KIDS, starring children aged 7 to 12 takes place: June 24 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm June 25 @ 1:30pm & 4pm

Tickets to either show are: $12 Adults, $6 children

All performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

Totally 80's Rascals

Be prepared to get totally awesome as Rascals covers the pop songs of the 80's. From Cyndi Lauper to Michael Jackson, Duran Duran to the Culture Club (and maybe a little Weird Al), kids will drive their DeLorean back in time to relive the classics of the ear!

July 1 @ 4pm & 7pm

Tickets: $12 adults, $6 children

Performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

13, The Musical

Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County), 13 The Musical is a show about fitting in - and standing out!

Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents' divorce. Surrounded by an array of unsophisticated middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. While the cast is comprised entirely of teenagers, the stories are ageless, emotions are timeless, and the laughter and memories they provide are priceless.

July 22 @ 7:30pm July 23 @ 1:30pm & 4pm

Tickets: $12 Adults, $6 children

Performances take place on the Stark Stage @ Riverside Theatre

iRascals KIDS

In iRascals KIDS, young performers aged 8 and up, take the stage and give their all to present current hits from the pop charts.

July 29 @ 4pm & 7pm

Tickets: $12 Adults, $6 children

Performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

Riverside Dance Festival Showcase

The Riverside Dance Festival is a unique experience in intensive, two-week Summer study where accepted students have the opportunity to take daily technique classes with Riverside Children's Theatre faculty and members of the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company (WHCDC) from Kansas City, MO. A mixed repertory concert will culminate the festival where students will perform original works and dance alongside WHCDC members.

August 6 @ 2pm

Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 children

Performance takes place on the Stark Stage

For more information on these productions, summer camps, or the fall slate of classes at the Children's Theatre, call the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.

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