Photo Flash: SKIPPYJON JONES SNOW WHAT ( & THE 7 CHIHUAHUAS) Begins Today Off-Broadway

This summer Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for young audiences, will present the off-Broadway Premiere of Skippyjon Jones Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he's a Mexican Chihuahua of course! While his sisters listen to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Skippy heads off for the REAL adventure awaiting him in his closet. There, as his alter ego Skippito Friskito, and with the help of his friends the Seven Chimichangos, Skippyjon must rescue the beautiful princess Nieve Qué (Snow What), battle the evil dragon and defeat the Bruja. A brand new musical based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a twist on the classic fairytale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

The cast features L.R. Davidson (Jezebel/Poquito Tito), Alexander Ferguson (as Jilly Boo/Don Diego), Junior Mendez (Skippyjon Jones), Jeremy Morse (Mama Junebug/ The Wicked Bruja), and Lexi Rhoades (Ju Ju Bee/Nieve Que). Directed by Kevin Del Aguila with choreography by Connor Gallagher, Skippyjon Jones Snow What features book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila with music by Eli Bolin. The production features scenic design by Rob Odorisio, costume design by Tracey Christensen, and lighting design by Greg Solomon. Orchestrations are by Matt Castle and Frank Galgano. Matt Castle will also serve as music director. The production stage manager is Byron F. Abens.

Performances begin today, July 2nd at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). Opening Night is set for Wednesday July 8th (6:30 PM). This limited engagement runs through August 7th. Educational and not-for-profit group reservations can be made by calling 212/627-7373, beginning May 11th. Thanks to the generosity of corporations, foundations, and donors, Theatreworks will be able to send over 10,000 underserved youth to Free Summer Theatre for FREE!

Skippyjon Jones Snow What is a 60-minute, one-act musical recommended for children ages 4 & up. Performances will be Monday throughFriday at 10:30am and 1pm; Sundays at 2pm and 4:30pm; no performances on Saturdays. Sunday July 5 there is a special 10:30am preview performance. Additional performances are scheduled for Thursday July 16 and Thursday July 30 at 6pm. Schedule Exceptions: There are no 1pmperformances Thursday July 2 & Friday July 3 and no 10:30am performance on Wednesday July 8. There is no 4:30pm performance on Sunday July 19 and Sunday August 2.

Tickets for Skippyjon Jones Snow What are FREE and are available on a first-come, first-served basis in-person at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Box Office (121 Christopher Street) on the day of the performance. Tickets for each day's performances will be distributed beginning one hour prior to the first performance of the day. There is a limit of four (4) tickets per adult per day. Individual tickets are extremely limited for the weekday daytime performances.

For more information on this show or the other programs offered by Theatreworks USA, visit www.TWUSA.org.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel