Winter Festival Performances by our Young Company student actors in grades 3-12.

Schedule of Events

February 9-18, 2023

Disney's Newsies Jr.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico

Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

Performed by Young Company student actors in grades 4-8

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, and including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart

Time:
February 11, 2023 at 7:30pm
February 12, 2023 at 3:30pm
February 17, 2023 at 7:30pm
February 18, 2023 at 4:30pm

February 9-18, 2023

The Spongebob Musical

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Performed by Young Company student actors in grades 7-12

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Time
February 10, 2023 at 7:30pm
February 11, 2023 at 3:30pm
February 16, 2023 at 7:30pm
February 18, 2023 at 12:00pm

February 9-18, 2023

Fun Home

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel

Performed by Young Company student actors in grades 10-12

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires.

Contains strong language and adult themes. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Time: February 9,12,15 and 18, 2023 at 7:30pm

Date: February 9-18, 2023

Cost: $25.00

Location:
Greater Boston Stage Company,
395 Main Street,
Stoneham, MA 02180.

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