Barbara Park News

Junie B. Jones is coming back to Clarksville!  'Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School' will begin a three-show run at the Roxy Regional Theatre's temporary home in March.

Arvada Center will present Junie B. Jones, The Musical as part of its Theatre for Young Audiences programming during the 2025–2026 season. Based on the book series by Barbara Park, the production will run across two venues from January through May. The family-friendly musical is recommended for elementary school–aged audiences.

For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! from November 29 through December 21. Based on the books by Barbara Park.

Based on the popular children's book by Barbara Park, this stage adaptation follows the energetic and outspoken first grader, Junie B. Jones, as she embarks on her adventures and misadventures of classroom dynamics.

Footliters Imagination Studio will present Junie B. Jones: The Musical at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) October 10–12, 2025, in a series of performances designed for young audiences.

Casa Mañana will kick off its 2025-26 Children's Theatre season with Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

92NY has revealed the 2025–2026 Theater for Young Audiences season, beginning September 14 with RED RIDING HOOD. The season will include nine productions—the most ever for the program—featuring returning originals, new works, and beloved revivals such as Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Little Women.

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is kicking off its 2025–2026 season with a high-energy musical perfect for back-to-school season: Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School. Performances will run from August 8 through August 31, 2025, at VYT’s theatre in downtown Phoenix.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has announced its dynamic 2025–2026 season, which marks the organization’s 28th year of producing bold and engaging theater for Frederick and beyond.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre has revealed their 28th season of MainStage and FUN Company Shows, as well as MET Comedy Night offerings, special events and a new performance space!

Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent non-profit arts organization, is once again offering its beloved educational program, Camp ENCORE! The youth theatre camp serves 150+ kids ages 6-17 each summer where they cultivate a love for theater arts.

From the mysterious world of Hawkins, Indiana, to the imaginative halls of an elementary school, Chelsea Talmadge is trading 80s nostalgia for first-grade hilarity as she takes the stage as the iconic Junie B. Jones in Junie B. Jones in BOO… and I Mean It! at Orlando Family Stage.

Florida Studio Theatre revealed its 2024-2025 Children's Theatre Series lineup, featuring four shows aimed at providing families with affordable and outstanding weekend theatre experiences. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide To School JR. is now available for licensing.

92NY has announced its July Theater for Young Audiences event,  JUNIE B'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL.

Junie B. Jones The Musical only at Birmingham Childre's Theatre

Weston Theater Company has announced its 88th theatrical season featuring five marquee titles. This summer’s shows will be performed entirely at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater. Learn more about the lineup here!

Colorful, bright, and moving — some words I’d use to describe Junie B. Jones The Musical. The music grabs you right off the top and the energy carries through until the end. Never a dull moment.

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired  three new titles, including Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder, 46 Plays for America’s First Ladies, and Deadline. Learn more about the new titles here!