JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL to Return to Main Street Theater This Spring

She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Main Street Theater continues its 2015-2016 Theater for Youth season with the delightful antics of the much-beloved character Junie B. Jones.

Why is Junie B. such a favorite? "She is such a quirky, witty and honest little girl!" says MST Theater for Youth Producing Director Vivienne M. St. John. "Junie really wants to be good and do the right thing, but she always seems to land herself in to trouble. Kids love her because they can relate to her -- they understand the things she says, like when someone tells her, 'Watch yourself, missy' -- and she's straightforwardly replies, 'Missy's my name when I'm in trouble.' (from Junie B.Jones -- Stupid Smelly Bus). Adults relate to her because while some of the things she says can be trying, she reminds them of the children in their lives. Junie brings a chuckle and a smile to all who read her stories or see her live on our stage!"

The silly and sassy Junie B. returns to Main Street Theater in a new adaptation from Barbara Park's best-selling books. This time she is facing first grade: new glasses? new best friend? Join us for more of Junie's exciting and crazy adventures! Recommended for Kindergarten and up. Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater.

Returning to Main Street is Caroline Menefee who has played Junie for MST in Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business and Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! The rest of the cast includes Brittny Bush, Chioke Coreathers, Haley Hussey, Sarah Konkel, Scott Lupton, Shanae'a Moore, and Ryan Patrick Smith.

Meghan Hakes Booth is the director and choreographer. Glenn Sharp is the musical director. The design team includes Torsten Louis (set design), David Gipson (lighting design), Macy Lyne (costume design), Shawn W. St. John (sound design), and Bryce Grace Burton (properties design). Danielle Docwra is the Production Stage Manager.

Adapted from the book series by Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones: The Musical will play Sundays, March 6 & 13 at 1pm and 4pm; Saturdays, March 19 - April 2 at 1pm and 4pm; and Friday, March 25 at 10:30am; and during spring break - Monday - Friday, March 14 - 18 at 10:30am.

Performances run at 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77002. Ticket prices for public performances are $20 - $16. Tickets are on sale via phone at 713.524.6706 or online at MainStreetTheater.com. Group rates are available. No children under 3 are admitted in the theater (including sleeping babies).

Junie B.'s Spring Break Bash - Wednesday, March 16 from noon - 1pm join Junie B. Jones and all her friends for face-painting, crafts, snacks, and tons of fun. Children (and grown-ups!) are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite character from the Junie B. Jones books! $15 per child. Adults are free.

Page to Stage Book Club Meeting - On Saturday, March 19, MST will hold its Page to Stage Book Club meeting at the Blue Willow Bookshop at 10am. The club meets over the course of the season to talk about the books the MST Theater for Youth plays are based on, meet characters from the books, have a snack, make crafts, and hear a reading from the book. Children can bring their own copy of the book or purchase it at a discount at Blue Willow (located at 14532 Memorial Drive (at Dairy Ashford)). To RSVP for the book club, send an email to vstjohn@mainstreettheater.com. FREE to all.

Now in its 40th Anniversary Season, Main Street Theater provides theater experiences for all ages. Founded in 1975, our MainStage produces professional, intimate, literary plays for adults and operates under an Actors' Equity Association union contract; our Theater for Youth produces professional, engaging productions based on children's literature for families and school groups, both in-house and on tour around Texas; and we offer Education and Outreach programs on-site and at satellite locations around the Greater Houston area for youth aged 4 - high school. We work out of 2 brand new facilities: our Rice Village home on Times. Blvd., and as part of the MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) on Main Street.

Main Street Theater is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for not-for-profit theaters, of Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (formerly ASSITEJ), the world theatre network of theatre for children and young people, and a founding member of Houston Arts Partners. Main Street Theater is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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