2023/2024 SEASON OF PLAYS

Celebrate 40 years of First Stage with a brand new musical revue featuring our Theater Academy students performing songs from Broadway hits and Disney favorites, alongside stories that showcase the creativity and collaboration at the heart of First Stage since 1987.

Step through the wardrobe and discover the fantastical world of Narnia like never before! In this imaginative adaptation, Peter and Lucy return to the room where their adventure began — reminding us that even the smallest among us can change the world. 

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

A sparkling comedy of love, laughter, and chaos, this Shakespearean classic invites you into a world of witty wordplay, charming characters, and twists that keep you swooning until the very last scene.  

When an epic snowfall traps the villagers of tiny Kishka, young Theodore Sutton comes up with a daring solution. Whimsical, humorous, mysterious, and heartfelt, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family. 

WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood in this heartwarming world premiere musical filled with friendship, imagination, and a little bit of honey. When Christopher Robin returns with his granddaughter, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

YOUNG COMPANY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

Absurdly funny and deeply witty, this modern riff on the medieval morality play, Everyman, casts a different “Everybody” by lottery each performance, exploring life, love, death, and the meaning of it all. 

Experience the wit, wonder, and larger-than-life spirit audiences know and love, wrapped in toe-tapping songs and Seuss-ian spectacle. Bursting with humor, heart, and holiday magic, this musical celebration is a must-see event that invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the joy of the season.

Ve Perro ¡Ve! comes to life on stage in a fast, funny, bilingual romp full of roller-skating, bicycle-riding, and car-driving dogs. P.D. Eastman’s classic is delightfully ridículo—and wonderfully fun for all ages! 

ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB

Adapted by David S. Craig
Based upon the novel by Michael Ende

Get ready for an epic escape into Fantastica! A classic tale takes the stage as The Neverending Story: Atreyu and the Great Quest invites grown-ups to share the wonder of a beloved familiar story with a new generation. Overflowing with adventure, iconic fantasy, and the boundless power of imagination, this theatrical event is pure nostalgia brought thrillingly to life.

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage

Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee
and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group

The beloved Disney phenomenon comes to life onstage as only First Stage can: with young performers in iconic roles, breathtaking design, and unforgettable theatrical magic. A story of sisters, courage, and love, Frozen is a must-see family event for dreamers of all ages.