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Gretna Theatre to Present Family Series This Summer

Gretna Theatre will present four Family Series productions this summer at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Each event is at 11:00 am on a summer Saturday morning, and sure to be fun for the whole family! Three of four performances will feature the 2023 Acting Apprentice Class, including Kayla Bassoff, Gerson Malave, Cassie Molloy, Tyler Shadle, Jeremiah Rosado, and Olivia Whitner.
Disney Junior Sets ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY Premiere Date

The series features Broadway stars Eden Espinosa (Wicked) as Rosa's Mother, Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) as Daisy, Melissa van der Schyff (Bonnie and Clyde) as Jojo, James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as Oliver, Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton) as Mother Rose, Christopher Fitzgerald (Waitress) as Thistle, & George Salazar (Be More Chill) as Dad Hatter.
ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY Debuts in 2022 on Disney Junior

Geared to kids ages 2-7 and their families, each episode will feature two 11-minute stories about Alice's recipe adventures with her best pals—Fergie, a white rabbit; Hattie, her madcap friend; and Rosa, the Princess of Hearts.
Disney Junior Announces Finale Special Episode of ELENA OF AVALOR

Princess Elena's heroic journey to become queen culminates in an epic prime-time finale special of Disney's Emmy® and Imagen Award-winning series 'Elena of Avalor,' premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 (7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT).
Anthony Ramos, Andrea Martin, James Monroe Iglehart to Guest Star on Season Three of ELENA OF AVALOR

Princess Elena receives new magical powers and, keeping her focus on the future of Avalor, proves herself ready to become Queen—but must first face the ultimate test of courage and character—in the third season of the animated 'Elena of Avalor,' premiering MONDAY, OCT. 7 (12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. The Emmy® and Imagen Award-winning series is inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.
Curious George Comes To The Growing Stage!

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong presents the musical production of CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL.  The show runs March 15th through 31st with performances Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM and a special Opening Night Performance, March 15th at 7:30PM followed by a post-show reception.  Featuring Music by John Kavanaugh and Book & Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon, this production is directed by Danny Campos, TGS Theatre Artist and Audience Development Director with Musical Direction by Stephen Fox and Choreography by Jillian Petrie.
CURIOUS GEORGE Comes To Lyric Theatre

Everyone's favorite mischievous monkey is coming to Lyric Theatre in January.
Three Performances Added To CURIOUS GEORGE At Playhouse On Park!

The response to Playhouse on Park's Young Audience Series show 'Curious George: The Golden Meatball Run' has been so positive that nearly all initial show dates have sold out! Due to the high demand, three additional shows have been scheduled for this feel-good musical, music by John Kavanaugh, book & lyrics by Jeremy Desmon. This show is sponsored by The Miracle League of Connecticut.
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces 2019 Season

Lyric Theatre promises to take patrons on a journey next season from the plains of Nebraska to the steps of the White House and from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the deck of an infamous cruise liner.
Playhouse On Park Presents CURIOUS GEORGE AND THE GOLDEN MEATBALL

There are still tickets available for Playhouse on Park's Young Audience Series show, Curious George and the Golden Meatball (music by John Kavanaugh book & lyrics by Jeremy Desmon), running December 8-16!   Based on the books by Margaret and H.A. Rey, everyone's favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this adventure-filled musical.
ELENA OF AVALOR Creator Expands to Overall Development Deal for Kids Programming at Disney Channels Worldwide

Emmy Award winner Craig Gerber, whose talent and leadership steered two Disney Junior series – 'Sofia the First' and 'Elena of Avalor' – to become critically acclaimed worldwide hits, has entered into an overall development deal at Disney Channels Worldwide.  Under a new agreement, he'll expand his work to create and produce animated and live-action series and movies for both Disney Channel and Disney Junior platforms around the world.
SOFIA THE FIRST: FOREVER ROYAL to Premiere September 8th on Disney Junior

'Sofia the First: Forever Royal,' a special extended-length finale episode of Disney Junior's Humanitas and Emmy® Award-winning series 'Sofia the First,' will premiere SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 (11:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior and the DisneyNOW app.
The Growing Stage Announces 37th Main Stage Season

The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey presents its 2018 - 2019 Main Stage Season
VIDEO: Watch Tituss Burgess and Danielle Brooks Sing 'Fallin' Like a Rock' Duet on ELENA OF AVALOR

In the August 11th episode of Elena of Avalor, Elena helps Charoca learn an important lesson in honesty after he meets a female rock creature named Charica and tries to win her over. *Danielle Brooks ('Orange is the New Black') guest stars as Charica and Tituss Burgess ('Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt') returns as Charoca.
Javier Munoz, Rita Moreno, Rosario Dawson, & More to Star in Disney Junior's ELENA OF AVALOR: SONG OF THE SIRENAS Film

The prime time television movie event 'Elena of Avalor: Song of the Sirenas,' based on the Emmy® and Imagen Award-winning series featuring Disney's first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, will debut on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Junior and the DisneyNOW app. The all-star guest voice cast for the special includes Gina Rodriguez, Edward James Olmos, Rita Moreno, Prince Royce and Rosario Dawson as sirenas, mysterious underwater creatures. Javier Muñoz (Broadway's 'Hamilton') also guest stars as Elena's cousin, Duke Cristobal.
BWW Review: CURIOUS GEORGE & THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Serves Up Fun

CURIOUS GEORGE & THE GOLDEN MEATBALL tells the story of a monkey, his pal in yellow, and their adventures as they cook up a mean meatball in the Golden Meatball contest in Rome.
Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL

Derby Dinner Playhouse will open CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL on February 24, 2018 as part of their Children's Musical Theatre Series. Public performances run February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 19, 24, March 31, 2018. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com
Disney Channel Premieres Second Season of Hit Series ELENA OF AVALOR, Today

A special D a de los Muertos-themed episode launches the second season of the Imagen Award-winning animated series ELENA OF AVALOR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, on Disney Channel (9:00 a.m. EDT) and Disney Junior (11:30 a.m. EDT).
Disney Channel Premieres Second Season of Hit Series ELENA OF AVALOR, 10/14

A special D a de los Muertos-themed episode launches the second season of the Imagen Award-winning animated series ELENA OF AVALOR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, on Disney Channel (9:00 a.m. EDT) and Disney Junior (11:30 a.m. EDT).
Megan Hilty, Andrew Rannells Among Guest Voice Cast of SOFIA THE FIRST Season 4

Season four of Disney Junior's hit animated series SOFIA THE FIRST will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 28 (11:30 a.m., EDT) on Disney Channel.

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