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4/24 - 4/27/2024


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...


The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle ...


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Past Shows


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...


Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. In his inimitable style, Meredith Willson, the author ...

Les Miserables School Edition
11/11 - 11/20/2022


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...

Damn Yankees
10/27 - 10/29/2022


A devilishly delightful musical comedy that blends baseball fanaticism with a classic Faustian bargain. Die-hard Washington Senators fan Joe Boyd, frustrated by his team's constant ...


This page is for the Broadway Jr. version of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR.brbrDisney...

Freaky Friday
7/10 - 7/19/2020


When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. ...

Into The Woods
6/5 - 6/14/2020


The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make....

Seussical
4/3 - 4/19/2020


"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!...

Disaster!
3/6 - 3/15/2020


Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the '70s take center stage in Broadway's side-splitting homage to classic disaster films....

Disney's Frozen Jr
1/31 - 2/9/2020


For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...

Dogfight
1/10 - 1/25/2020


The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL
12/6 - 12/21/2019


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

SWEENEY TODD
11/1 - 11/16/2019


Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd” ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

SPRING AWAKENING
8/2 - 8/17/2019


The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" ...

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
5/31 - 6/15/2019


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...

THE WEDDING SINGER
5/3 - 5/18/2019


The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

NEXT TO NORMAL
2/1 - 2/16/2019


In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret in this haunting and darkly funny ...

VIOLET
1/4 - 1/19/2019


Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a ...

AMERICAN IDIOT
11/2 - 11/17/2018


American Idiot is a sung-through rock musical based on the concept album of the same name by rock band Green Day. After a run at ...

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
10/5 - 10/20/2018


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny ...

MAMMA MIA!
9/7 - 9/22/2018


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
8/3 - 8/19/2018


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
8/3 - 8/18/2018


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
4/6 - 4/21/2018


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...


This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
9/1 - 9/16/2017


This award-winning musical teaches history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs, instructing a whole new generation to “Do the Circulation,” “Unpack Your ...

DISNEY'S THE LION KING JR
4/7 - 4/22/2017


The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and ...

SISTER ACT
3/3 - 3/18/2017


Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

INTO THE WOODS
1/6 - 1/21/2017


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

JEKYLL & HYDE (B'WAY)
10/7 - 10/29/2016


A true musical theatre phenomenon, "Jekyll & Hyde" attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. An evocative tale ...

BACK TO THE 80'S
8/26 - 9/10/2016


Remember when actors became American Presidents? When Bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool? When Atari was cutting edge technology ? From the era ...

THE FANTASTICKS
2/5 - 2/14/2016


The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running off-Broadway musical, is a whimsical and charming love story with a touch of satire. Set in a world of metaphor ...

Cats
9/18 - 10/10/2015


Cats is a record-breaking musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T. S. Eliot's 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats . ...

SEUSSICAL
9/4 - 9/19/2015


Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and promote excitement in reading and literature with Seussical! This whimsical musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss and ...

SEUSSICAL
8/28 - 9/12/2015


Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and promote excitement in reading and literature with Seussical! This whimsical musical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss and ...

Two by Two
8/7 - 8/22/2015


HONK!
7/24 - 8/8/2015


Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point ...

Footloose
7/9 - 7/18/2015


One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from ...

MARY POPPINS
6/5 - 6/27/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

MARY POPPINS
6/12 - 6/27/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...


Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. ...

South Pacific
4/17 - 5/2/2015


Jesus Christ Superstar
3/27 - 4/11/2015


This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life. Forget ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL
8/22 - 9/6/2014


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

All Shook Up
7/11 - 7/26/2014


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

GUYS & DOLLS
6/20 - 7/5/2014


The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...

RENT
8/23 - 9/7/2013


Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the ...

Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)


The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
8/17 - 9/1/2012


Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, ...

SEUSSICAL
5/25 - 6/9/2012


Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ( LUCKY ...

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