Junie B. Jones April 16, 2012

Munster, INDIANA – 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 16 and run through April 21. Junie B. Jones is a new musical based on Barbara Punk’s 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”. Groups in attendance will be able to enter the Junie B. Jones journal cover contest and have the opportunity to win a children’s art class sponsored by South Shore Arts.

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 Devan and 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 ages 5 to 9. 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.
All performances are one hour. Group performances are weekdays, April 16 to April 20 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. There will be two public performances April 21 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group prices are $6.50 per student, adult tickets are $8.00 and groups of 100 or more students are only $5.50 per student and $8.00 per adult. One complimentary ticket is issued for every 25 paid student reservations. One study guide is also issued per group or may be downloaded from the theater’s website. Individual prices are $7.00 for children and $8.50 for adults. To purchase group tickets call 219.836.3258 and to purchase individual tickets call the Box Office at 219.836.3255 or Tickets.com at 800.511.1552. For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

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