2023/2024 SEASON OF PLAYS

2023/2024 SEASON OF PLAYS

Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination . This play runs on May 14 - 23, 2027

THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order):
Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Anthony Newley • Tim Rice •  Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman • Matthew Sklar •  George Stiles • Charles Strouse • Jeanine Tesori • Deborah Wicks La Puma • Mo Willems

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.

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Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination . This play runs on May 14 - 23, 2027

THEATER ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Featuring Songs by (in alphabetical order):
Lynn Ahrens • Kristen Anderson-Lopez • Howard Ashman • Chad Beguelin • Leslie Bricusse • Morris “Moose” Charlap • Martin Charnin • Anthony Drewe • Stephen Flaherty • Zina Goldrich • Marcy Heisler • Carolyn Leigh • David Lindsay-Abaire • Robert Lopez • Alan Menken • Tim Minchin • Anthony Newley • Tim Rice •  Richard M. Sherman • Robert B. Sherman • Matthew Sklar •  George Stiles • Charles Strouse • Jeanine Tesori • Deborah Wicks La Puma • Mo Willems

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.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe . This play runs on April 2 - May 2, 2027

From the story by C.S Lewis
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand

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. 

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe . This play runs on April 2 - May 2, 2027

From the story by C.S Lewis
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand

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. 

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Twelfth Night . This play runs on March 12 - 21, 2027

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.  

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Twelfth Night . This play runs on March 12 - 21, 2027

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.  

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The Snow . This play runs on February 12 - 21, 2027

ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB

By Finegan Kruckemeyer

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. 

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The Snow . This play runs on February 12 - 21, 2027

ACADEMY PRODUCTION LAB

By Finegan Kruckemeyer

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. 

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Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends . This play runs on January 29 - February 28, 2027

Book by Scott Seidl | Music by Alan Stein
Lyrics by Scott Seidl, Alan Stein, and A.A. Milne
Creative Development Associate Robert Penola
Additional Material by Jeff Frank and Michelle LoRicco
From the stories by A.A. Milne

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 grandchild Alex, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

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Winnie-the-Pooh: Forever Friends . This play runs on January 29 - February 28, 2027

Book by Scott Seidl | Music by Alan Stein
Lyrics by Scott Seidl, Alan Stein, and A.A. Milne
Creative Development Associate Robert Penola
Additional Material by Jeff Frank and Michelle LoRicco
From the stories by A.A. Milne

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 grandchild Alex, Winnie-the-Pooh and friends remind us that the simplest moments together can mean the very most. 

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Everybody . This play runs on December 4 - 13, 2026

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. 

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Everybody . This play runs on December 4 - 13, 2026

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. 

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! . This play runs on November 21 - December 27, 2026

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason | Music by Mel Marvin
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss

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.

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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! . This play runs on November 21 - December 27, 2026

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason | Music by Mel Marvin
Additional Music and Lyrics by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss

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.

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Into The Woods . This play runs on July 10-12, 2026

Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

A cursed Baker and his wife journey into the woods, crossing paths with Cinderella, Jack, and other beloved characters whose wishes don’t unfold as planned. When magic backfires, they all confront the cost of chasing their dreams.

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Into The Woods . This play runs on July 10-12, 2026

Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

A cursed Baker and his wife journey into the woods, crossing paths with Cinderella, Jack, and other beloved characters whose wishes don’t unfold as planned. When magic backfires, they all confront the cost of chasing their dreams.

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Doctor Faustus . This play runs on August 7-9, 2026

By Christopher Marlowe

A thrilling tale of ambition, magic, and the ultimate deal gone wrong. Brilliant scholar John Faustus craves limitless power, so he strikes a dangerous bargain with the demon Mephistopheles in exchange for his soul. Bold, darkly comic, and bursting with spectacle, Marlowe's classic asks: how far would you go for everything you've ever wanted?

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Doctor Faustus . This play runs on August 7-9, 2026

By Christopher Marlowe

A thrilling tale of ambition, magic, and the ultimate deal gone wrong. Brilliant scholar John Faustus craves limitless power, so he strikes a dangerous bargain with the demon Mephistopheles in exchange for his soul. Bold, darkly comic, and bursting with spectacle, Marlowe's classic asks: how far would you go for everything you've ever wanted?

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