Shrek The Musical JR is based on the Oscar-winning film and Broadway musical, following everyone's favorite ogre as he leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, the show carries a...
Winnie the Pooh is a homeschool musical production based on the beloved books by A. A. Milne, written by Playful People Artistic Director Katie D'Arcey. The production follows adventures in The Hundred Acre Wood and is open to children ages five to 12. It is presented by Playful...
Described as a true story set in an unexpected place, this unannounced production is open to participants ages 18 and up. Playful People Productions has kept the title confidential, encouraging interested parties to contact the organization directly for details.
Disney's Descendants: The Musical features book and additional lyrics by Nick Blaemire, vocals and music adaptation by Madeline Smith, and music and orchestrations by Matthew Tishler. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, the show follows the teenaged children of...
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR is adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, with book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show follows a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires to stand up to the grown-ups around them. Suitable...
What happens when innovation moves faster than our ability to understand its consequences?…
What happens when three possible fathers, one determined bride-to-be, and the irresistible music of ABBA collide on a Greek island?…
ORPHEUS DESCENDING remains painfully relevant. Tennessee Williams’ southern gothic play intertwines wisps of Greek myth with the racist Mississippi of the Jim Crow era. The lines are drawn, the expectations are set, but some people will choose their own lot rather than what’s handed to them. Des…
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?…
THE FULL MONTY at Woodminster Summer Musicals is full of laughs, groves and moves, and even poignant moments. When an everyday Joe faces his challenges with a crazy idea, friends by his side, and a whole lot of courage, audiences respond. Show up for the laughs, stay for the joy. This show is one yo…
What happens when six ordinary men decide they'll do just about anything to reclaim their confidence?…
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?…
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.…
What happens when over 60 years of cinematic espionage is celebrated through the power of a live orchestra? The San Francisco Symphony's James Bond Forever concert reminds us that some of the most iconic moments in film history begin not with dialogue, but with a song. …
The hills are indeed alive with The Sound of Music as the national touring production played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Broadway San Jose on opening night. Boasting a stellar cast and rich production values, the show tells the real-life story of Maria (the marvelous Cayleigh Capaldi), a s…
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, presents Madagascar — A Musical Adventure, performed by three casts of children ages 6 to 10 and two teen casts ages 11 to 15. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, the show follows a group of...
A mysterious candymaker invites a handful of children to his factory for a tour that is by turns mysterious, hilarious, and somewhat unsettling.
Between two towns, divided by a dotted yellow line and a reason no one can quite remember, an intrepid apprentice knight will find out how to bring everyone back together again in The Marshmallow Incident, adapted from the beloved book by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett (creators...
Playful People Productions presents Footloose, the Musical, directed and choreographed by the T (T Saffold), and featuring mixed casts of teens and adults and a 5-piece band live on stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the...
Playful People Productions presents Seussical JR, featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters and storylines performed by grade school children, directed by Shannon Santandrea and Emily Pennington. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters...
Playful People Productions presents Into the Woods JR, an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical, with the music and the storyline made more accessible to young performers. Featuring all of the classic characters — Cinderella, Little Red...
Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes ever to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this...
Delightful Disney characters come to life on a stage near you when Playful People Productions presents Disney's Frozen JR! Three casts of children between the ages of four and fifteen play the beloved characters who discover the power of knowing yourself and relying on your...
San Jose's Playful People Productions is looking for teens between the ages of 12 and 15 to bring to life the beloved characters in Disney's Frozen Jr. this February. Registration is open now and auditions will be held December 68 at the Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose...
Playful People Productions and Starting Arts are teaming up to present MTI's All Together Now, a musical revue that is part of a global event celebrating local theater. Musical Theatre International is offering this unique opportunity for schools and theatres around the world to...
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Julius Caesar Marin Shakespeare Company (8/14-9/13) |
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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Eureka Day City Lights Theater Company (9/24-10/18) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Curran Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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Disney''s Beauty and the Beast San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (9/08-9/13) |
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Fugazi Funny Festival Club Fugazi (9/09-9/12) |
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Abbey Glover’s I’m a Businessman, Man The Marsh (8/15-8/16) |
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The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Santa Cruz Shakespeare (9/11-10/03) |
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The 1940s Radio Hour City Lights Theater Company (11/19-12/20) |
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DRACULA ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (9/04-9/26) |
