Photo Flash: Oregon Children's Theatre Stages Goes Back to School with JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL
Oregon Children's Theatre presents JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL -- the popular book series by Barbara Park hits the stage in a colorful, funny, and fast-paced musical, featuring book & lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich. BroadwayWorld has the first look at this adorable production!
"1st grade is hard! Last year I had two best friends. This year the lunch lady is my best friend. Last year I was cute. This year I need glasses." It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament, new friends -- and school has never been more exciting. Will our feisty first grader survive the new school year? Follow Junie B.'s adventures as she writes it all down in her "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal."
The cast features Kai Tomizawa as Junie B. Jones, Clayton Lukens as Herb, Grace Proschold as Lucille, Skyler Derthick as Chenille, Kaylee Bair as Grace, Joe Theissen as Dad and others, Liz Ghiz as Mother, Lauren Burton as Bobbie Jean, and David Van Dyke as Lennie.JUNIE B. JONES plays Saturdays at 2:00 & 5:00pm and Sundays at 11:00am and 2:00pm [no 11:00am shows on 11/8 or 11/15] at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway. Tickets: $18-$32 for adults and $14-$28 for children (group rates also available, $8-$21). Box Office: 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Photo Credit: Owen Carey?
Junie B. Jones (Kai Tomizawa) sings out in class!
The cast of "Junie B. Jones" at Oregon Children's Theatre.
Lunch lady Gladys (Joe Thiessen) finally gets the recognition she deserves in Oregon Children's Theatre's "Junie B. Jones."
Junie B. Jones (Kai Tomizawa) shows her new lunch box to the class.
All eyes on Junie B. Jones (Kai Tomizawa) as Mr. Scary (Joe Thiessen) listens in
Junie B. Jones (Kai Tomizawa) shares her "Top Secret Personal Beeswax" in "Junie B. Jones" at Oregon Children's Theatre.
Junie B. Jones shows off her top secret journal. Oregon Children's Theatre
Junie B. Jones meets the new kid, Herb. Oregon Children's Theatre
Junie B. Jones is ready for first grade! Oregon Children's Theatre
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