Stages Theatre Company Announces Show Lineup for 2010-11 Season

Today Stages Theatre Company (STC) announced the 2010-11 season for children and young adults, where the selected titles celebrate families and friendships. The new season begins Sept. 24 with the classic Newbery Honors winner, "Charlotte's Web," by E.B. White, and concludes Aug. 7 with the family favorite "Annie."

"We have always prided ourselves on putting the child first. We believe that a strong network of friends and families is the best way to do that very thing," says Sandy Boren-Barrett, artistic director for STC.

2010-11 Season Details

Show Title: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White (a Newbery Honors winner, main stage)

Show Date: Sept. 24 through Oct. 24

Show Description: There is something amazing happening at the Zuckerman Farm. It has to do with a young pig named Wilbur and an extremely literate spider named Charlotte. Join Wilbur, Charlotte, and all their animal (and human) friends in this wonderful heart-warming musical adaptation. This production is suitable for all ages.

Show Title: The Frog Prince (in the Hopkins Jaycees Studio)

Show Date: Oct. 15 through Nov. 7 (world premiere)

Show Description: What happens when a young lady encounters a talking frog? The frog does the girl a favor, and asks to be her companion. Who ever heard of a girl being friends with a frog? Ah, but the frog is enchanted, and is not really a frog at all, is he? This production is suitable for all ages.

Show Title: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells by Barbara Park (main stage)

Show Date: Nov. 19 through Dec. 27 (regional premiere)

Show Description: Returning to Stages Theatre Company is Junie B. Jones, that first grader with an attitude. The holiday sing-along should be fun, but when it's time for the Secret Santa drawing, Junie B. picks the one person she'd rather not have-tattletale May. Don't miss this family-friendly story, with a message about the importance of giving. This production is suitable for all ages.

Show Title: If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff (main stage)

Show Date: Jan. 14 through Feb. 13 (world premiere)

Show Description: Suppose you had a rather large moose who stopped by to visit. Suppose you decided to feed him a muffin. Suppose he was still hungry. One thing leads to another in this laugh-out-loud musical comedy. This production is suitable for all ages.

Show Title: Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (Newbery Honors winner, main stage)

Show Date: March 4 through March 27 (world premiere)

Show Description: Winner of Newbery Honors in 2006, this is Shannon Hale's magical novel of a mountain community which, the wise men of the King's court have declared, is home to the next princess of the land. As a result, all the 13 to 17-year-old girls (including tiny Miri) must attend a special academy to study and prepare themselves to become royalty. One will be chosen by the prince. The trials the girls undergo, the dangers they encounter, and the ultimate choice faced by Miri create an exciting adventure you won't want to miss. This production is suitable for ages 8 and up.

Show Title: Holes by Louis Sachar (Newbery Medal winner, Hopkins Jaycees Studio)

Show Date: April 15 through May 8

Show Description: Louis Sachar, creator of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," also wrote a novel called "Holes," which won the 1999 Newbery Medal. Stanley Yelnats is convicted of a crime he didn't commit and is sent to Camp Green Lake to serve his sentence. Despite the name, the camp is a dry wasteland, and the boys there are assigned to dig one deep hole each day. But all is not as it seems. This production is suitable for ages 8 and up.

Show Title: Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann (main stage)

Show Date: April 29 through May 28

Show Description: When little Pinkalicious eats too many cupcakes, the result is an extreme case of Pinkatitis, turning her pink from head to toes-and she is delighted-until, that is, she discovers that the cure may not be as pleasant as the condition. This production is suitable for all ages.

Show Title: Annie (main stage)

Show Date: July 1 through Aug. 7

Show Description: An American tradition. The award-winning musical based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. "It's a hard-knock life" for Annie and her dog Sandy, but it is simply impossible to get her down. The eternal optimist always look ahead to a sunny "Tomorrow." Be sure to see this perennial family favorite. This production is suitable for all ages.

Tickets go on sale for the general public March 16. To purchase individual tickets, please visit www.stagestheatre.org or call the box office at (952) 979-1111, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $12 for children (ages 4-17) with lap passes available for free (ages 0-2) and $5 (ages 3-4); $12 for seniors (ages 60+). Flex pass and season subscriber options are available.

Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984 and since then has grown to become one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. Through theatrical productions, workshops, conservatory classes and other outreach programs, Stages Theatre Company annually serves more than 120,000 young people and their families.

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