Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theatre

Youth Education/Entertainment Series (Y.E.S.)

proudly presents  

Junie B. Jones  

Based on the book by Barbara Park

Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Music by Zina Goldrich  

January 31 – February 15  

Directed / Musical Direction by Anne Gesling

Choreographed by Lauren Blair
Produced by Joey Moretti & Tracy Saltzman  

Santa Monica, CA –  

Based on the beloved children’s books, this musical presentation of Junie B. Jones  

Junie B. Jones The Musical - a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park's best-selling books brought to life in a genuinely comical, and not strictly-for-kids musical developed by TheatreworksUSA. Awaken a young person's desire to read with the sassy little diva Junie B. Jones and her adventures in first grade.  

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal", and first grade has never been more exciting.  Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.  

Anne Gesling directs again for the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.  Gesling most recently directed the Y.E.S. Youth Musical White Christmas.  Previously, she has directed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seussical, and the Los Angeles Premiere of Pinkalicious, The Musical.  Last season, Anne continued her successes with box office pleasers Willy Wonka and Schoolhouse Rock Live!   She collaborates once again with choreographer Lauren Blair after most recently collaborating on White Christmas and the MWT’s mainstage production of The Producers this past summer.  

JUST THE FACTS  

WHAT:                      It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal", and first grade has never been more exciting.

WHEN:                      January 31 through February 15, 2015

                                    Saturdays & Sundays at 11am  

WHERE:                   Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Boulevard (Pico @ 27^th Street),

Santa Monica, CA  90405.  Accessible by Big Blue Bus #7 and #8.  

ADMISSION:            Adults $10, Children 12 and Under $8  

HOW:                         Reserved seats available at www.morgan-wixson.org

or phone 310-828-7519.                                  

WEBSITE:                http://www.morgan-wixson.org