Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Sets 2016 Children's Theatre Offerings

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the area's only year-round producing theatre, is not just known for its Mainstage productions. Shortly after the theatre opened, it launched its own Children's Theatre. The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway has been a part of the premiere entertainment venue since 1996 when it opened with an original production of Sleep Beauty. That was the beginning of what would become one of the most popular family entertainment spots in Frederick. To this day, the Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is the area's only children's lunch theater, offering a family-friendly meal before each show, and giving audience members, young and old alike, a chance to meet the character before they see them singing and dancing on stage.

As the new year begins, Way Off Broadway's producers have announced three of the four shows for the Children's Theatre's 2016 Season.

The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway has seen a number of the most popular children's characters make appearances on its stage over the years. The 2016 Season will bring two book series to life, as well as see the return of a classic story.

Kicking off the season will be the area premiere of Junie B. Jones - The Musical. Following the Junie's time at WOB, a stage adaptation of Stinkykids will settle in for the summer. Producers are currently working on bringing a newly released show to the stage in the fall, whose title will be announced shortly. Rounding out the season will be the return of the theatre's musical adaptation of Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

"The Children's Theatre is a great place for kids to see the characters from their favorite books come to life," says Bill Kiska, Way Off Broadway's Executive Producer. "A lot of times, our children's theatre productions are the first live stage shows some of the children ever seen. Being able to introduce children to live theatre is an amazing wonderful thing."

2016 CHILDREN'S THEATRE SEASON

JUNIE B. JONES - THE MUSICAL
January 23 - April 9, 2016

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.

STINKYKIDS - THE MUSICAL
April 23 - July 30, 2016

Britt loves making everyone happy. But this girl who never gets in trouble is in a sticky situation - literally: She woke up with an impossibly epic wad of gum stuck in her hair. All of Britt's friends are depending on her parents to take them to the new MegaJumper 3000 at Captain Happy's Jumpy-Fun-Super-Bouncy Indoor Place, so she definitely doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Britt must rely on her mischievous friends to go with her on an unexpected adventure across their neighborhood to solve the problem before her parents find out and possibly cancel the trip!

CLARA AND THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE
November 12 - December 28, 2016

Drawing on Tchaikovsky's ballet, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince carries the audience away as the Prince introduces Clara to a world of fantasy. From a battle with the Mouse King to a visit with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets, Clara is taken on a magical holiday adventure neither she nor the audience will ever forget.

Children's Theatre performances are every Saturday afternoon, with matinees on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Tickets are $17 per person, allowing everyone to be a "kid" that day.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the theatre or calling the Box Office at (301) 662-6600.

To learn more about The Children's Theatre, or any of the theatre's productions, visit the Way Off Broadway's website at www.wayoffbroadway.com.

The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is a part of The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, which, under the direction of the Kiska Family since 2002, celebrated its 20th Anniversary Platinum Season in 2014. Since it first opened in 1995, the theatre has been a leader in the area's theatre community, proudly bringing both classic musicals, as well as regional and area premieres to the Frederick stage. Productions have included The Addams Family, Les Misérable, Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, The Music Man, Jekyll & Hyde, Hairspray, South Pacific, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, Mel Brooks' The Producers, CATS,The Wedding Singer, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, La Cage aux Folles, Guys & Dolls, Steel Magnolias, Annie, Bye Bye, Birdie, The King & I, ...Forum, Lend Me a Tenor, Joseph..., Blood Brothers, Mame, and 42nd Street. Way Off Broadway is also the home of a one-of-a-kind children's lunch theatre, offering entertainment for the entire family, giving children a chance to see their favorite characters live on stage. In addition to its regular season, the theatre produces a number of special events throughout the year including an annual Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus) and an interactive mysteries series. www.wayoffbroadway.com

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