Dates: 2/21/2026 - 3/15/2026 New Musical
📍 Theatre: Orlando Family Stage
Orlando Family Stage
PO Box 2316
Orlando, FL
Phone: 4078967365
Tickets: From $20
Lilly is ten years old and worried about just about everything. To keep her concerns at bay, she diligently records them in her worry book.
While her non-worrying scientist parents set off in search of a rare fruit fly, Lilly stays behind with her eccentric great-uncle, a retired librarian with a few secrets and disappearing books. But when news arrives that her parents are shipwrecked, Lilly must confront her biggest fear –water– and set sail for the legendary Shipwreck Islands. Along the way, she battles doubts, discovers courage, and outsmarts a band of hilarious, treasure-obsessed pirates who may or may not be as fearsome as they seem to save her parents.
Lilly and the Pirates is a whimsical musical adventure filled with swashbuckling humor, clever wordplay, and unexpected heart. It’s a story about bravery, the quiet kind that grows when we do the thing we thought we could not. It is also a joyful ode to books, libraries and access to books, and the power of story to guide us when the map runs out.
Perfect for families who love mystery, adventure, and a plucky underdog, this production is a celebration of imagination, curiosity, and the wild journeys that begin with one bold step.
Book by John Maclay and Will Eno, Lyrics by John Maclay and Brett Ryback, Music by Brett Ryback Adapted from LILLY AND THE PIRATES by Phillis Root (C) 2010 All Rights Reserved. “Orchestrations and Arrangements by Brett Ryback” Orlando Family Stage Commission
Orlando Family Stage offers reduced ticket prices for LILLY AND THE PIRATES THE MUSICAL, directed by Christian Barillas. The initiative, supported by the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, aims to make the musical accessible to more families.
Orlando Family Stage is sharing first look production photos from Lilly and the Pirates The Musical, a brand new musical based on the beloved book by Phyllis Root. Performances through March 15.
The Florida Children's Book Festival will make its debut February 21 and 22 at Orlando Family Stage in Loch Haven Park, featuring 30 celebrated children's authors and illustrators.
Orlando Family Stage has received a $500,000 gift from Dr. Phillips Charities to support its Centennial Season Celebration. The funding will expand literacy-based arts programming and support the launch of the Florida Children’s Book Festival.
This spring, Orlando Family Stage invites families to explore stories filled with heart, adventure, and imagination through a dynamic lineup of productions and participatory experiences for children of all ages.
Orlando Family Stage has revealed the the continuation of its accessible performance offerings for the 2025–2026 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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