April 6 – May 5, 2024
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
Based on the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Fox Films
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Additional Orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke
Originally commissioned and produced by The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
Directed by Julie Woods-Robinson
Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. Will Greg’s plans lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass, and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who survived middle school with this hilarious and heartfelt musical.
Runtime
60 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-12
April 6 – May 5, 2024
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
Based on the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Fox Films
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Additional Orchestrations by Christopher Jahnke
Originally commissioned and produced by The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
Directed by Julie Woods-Robinson
Middle School, ugh. It’s the worst. Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor Fregley, or, maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg … no way. Will Greg’s plans lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass, and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who survived middle school with this hilarious and heartfelt musical.
Runtime
60 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 5-6, 7-9 & 10-12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical
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Pay What You Choose Performance
Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7PM
This Pay What You Choose Performance is sponsored by First Stage's Inclusion & Accessibility Partner,
Tech Talk
Sunday, April 14, following the 3:30PM performance
An extended talkback featuring special guest Kelly L. Schwartz, Production Stage Manager.
Saturday, April 20
Sunday, April 21
Friday, April 26
Friday, April 26 - 7:00 PM
Todd Wehr Theater
Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
Friday, May 3
Friday, May 03 - 7:00 PM
Todd Wehr Theater
Saturday, May 4
Sunday, May 5
Cheese Cast
Greg Heffley, RYAN STEPANSKI
Rodrick Heffley/Joshie, WILLIAM SWOBODA
Manny Heffley, BENJAMIN LUTHER
Rowley Jefferson, GWENIVERE MADSON
Chirag Gupta, SAMIKA SABESAN
Patty Farrell, CAROLINE JUERGENS
Charlie Davis, ERIC DAMON
Yvette, Tween Girl, ARIA PRUEFER
Pauline, Tween Girl, LAYLA TURNER
Claire, Tween Girl, PAXTON HALEY
Fregley, Tween, ZOE SMITH
Chris Hossey, Tween Boy, GRAYSON SCOTT
Lionel James, Tween Boy, NOAH SIMS
Bryce, Overgrown Kid, LAYTON LAL
8th Grader/Ensemble/Lin Manuel Miranda, ELLIOTT LOVITZ
8th Grader/Ensemble, BLUE MADSON
Middle Cast
Greg Heffley, HARPER FORNSTEDT
Rodrick Heffley/Joshie, ALEX RADTKE
Manny Heffley, BECKETT PATTERSON
Rowley Jefferson, MARKO VAN SLYKE
Chirag Gupta, MOHUL NARAYAN
Patty Farrell, JENNA KRYSIAK
Charlie Davis, JULIUS NEWMAN
Yvette, Tween Girl, CECELIA GOLBUFF
Pauline, Tween Girl, HATTIE DYE
Claire, Tween Girl, MAGGIE JEAN DENTICE
Fregley, Tween, LAINEY TECHTMANN
Chris Hossey, Tween Boy, LIAM OWENS MEYER
Lionel James, Tween Boy, MASON LITZSEY
Bryce, Overgrown Kid, KIAN SHELDON
8th Grader/Ensemble/Lin Manuel Miranda, LIO LANDIS
8th Grader/Ensemble, LUCY KUHNEN-GROOMS
Adult Performers
Mom / Mrs. Clayton / Mrs. Ira / Fregley's Mom, KAREN ESTRADA*
Dad / Mr. Huff / Mr. Underwood, TODD DENNING*
Understudy for Karen Estrada, SARA LYNN EVENSON
Understudy for Todd Denning, SHAYNE PATRICK
Creative Team
Director, JULIE WOODS-ROBINSON
Music Director, PAULA TILLEN
Choreographer, MOLLY RHODE
Scenic Designer, CASEY PRICE
Costume Designer, JASON ORLENKO, USA
Lighting Designer, JASON FASSL, USA
Sound Designer, KEVIN ALEXANDER, USA
Dance Captain, TODD DENNING*
Stage Manager, KELLY L. SCHWARTZ*
Assistant Stage Manager, AMINAH ROCKETT
* Appearing through an Agreement between First Stage and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States