Shows

junie b. jones, the musical

february 2 – march 30, 2024

Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES series by Barbara Park 
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler 
Music by Zina Goldrich 
Directed and Choreographed by Ashleigh King

It is Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, does not 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. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your audience members’ hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. 

Runtime is 60 minutes with no intermission. Due to the active nature of this show, we recommend staying in your seats for the full hour. 
 

Adventure is partnering with So What Else for a Baby Olie Diaper Drive. Bring in new diapers, preferably sizes 5 and up, during the run of Junie B. Jones, The Musical, and they will be distributed to a family in need in the DMV and Baltimore area. So What Else’s mission is to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for citizens of all ages.

Meet the cast

Caroline Graham
(Junie B. Jones)

Jimmy Bartlebaugh
(Herb & Chenille) 

Jordan Essex
(Mr. Scary, Mrs. Guzeman, & Dad)

Cate Ginsberg
(May, Mom, & Grace)

Jordyn Taylor
(Lucille, Bobbi Jean, & Jose)

Dylan Toms
(Sheldon, Camille, and Lennie

Brigid Wallace Harper
(Junie B. Jones Understudy)

Jeremy Crawford
(Swing)

Julia Link
(Swing)

Ariel Friendly
(Lucille, Bobbi Jean, & Jose)

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