JUNIE B JONES Opens At Theater For Young Audiences 4/21

Theatre at the Center's Theatre for Young Audiences, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, announces their upcoming production of the energetic and hilarious children's' favorite, Junie B. Jones. This exciting, fun and educational production will open April 21 and run through April 25. This new musical is based on four volumes in Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones series of books, illustrated by Denise Brunkus and published by Random House.

Junie B. Jones is a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical which takes the audience into The Life of the outspoken, precocious, lovable heroine of the same name. Join Junie as she experiences new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament and other angst-ridden situations! Follow her adventures as she writes down the story of her life in her "Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal".

Junie B. Jones is a musical by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich. The production is directed by Peter Flynn (Theatreworks USA's Nate the Great, Henry and Mudge, Artistic Director of Hangar Theatre) and choreographed by Devanand Janki (Off-Broadway: Zanna Don't, Cupid & Psyche). The scenic design is by Luke Hegel-Cantarella (Theatreworks USA's Corduroy), and the costumes are by Lora LaVon. This 60-minute musical is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. The show was nominated in 2006 for the Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Choreography.

After a brief New York City-area tour in spring 2004, Junie B. Jones premiered Off- Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in July 2004, and is now one of Theatreworks USA's most popular productions. Junie B. Jones began its national tour in fall 2004, and a second national touring company began touring in spring 2005. The show returned for engagements at the Lortel Theatre in November 2005 and March 2008.

Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional, equity theater at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Theatre at the Center is conveniently located off I-80/94, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Group performances are Tuesday through Friday, April 21 through 24 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. Group ticket prices are $6.50 per student, adult tickets are $8.00. Groups of 100 or more student reservations are $5.50 per student. Individuals are welcome to attend the group performances. Individual ticket prices are $7.00 per student and $8.50 per adult. To purchase tickets call 219.836.3258. For more information on Theater at the Center, visit www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

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