Francesca McGrory to Lead FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRYat MMAC

Casting has been finalized for the return engagement of the popular children's musical "Freckleface Strawberry The Musical" based on the best-selling children's book by Julianne Moore.

"Freckleface Strawberry The Musical" returns to New York after a successful run off Broadway at New World Stages earlier this year. The show will reopen on November 8th at the new ‘family-friendly' off Broadway venue, MMAC Theatre (Manhattan Movement and Arts Center) at 248 West 60th Street.

The cast will feature: Francesca McGrory as Strawberry along with Sarah Haines, Bridget Riley, Welsey Tunison, Matthew Hooper, William Bailey and Ashley Tobias.

Music and lyrics are by Gary Kupper with book by Kupper and Rose Caiola. Buddy Crutchfield directs with Gail Pennington Crutchfield as choreographer. Set design is by Adam Koch; costumes by Holly Cain and Fabio Toblini and lighting and sound design by Bernie Dove.

For ticket information and performance schedule call Telecharge.com at 212 239-6200. Website is www.frecklefacethemusical.com