Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.

about the show

Ovation School for the Performing Arts will present Junie B. Jones The Musical JR., a 60 minute version of the witty and charming show featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich, which was adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of best-selling books by Barbara Park. The musical follows the adventures of a precocious girl named Junie B., nervously facing the beginning of first grade.

Come enjoy this wonderful musical theatre performance by Ovation's Emmys (ages 9-10) and Grammys (ages 11-13) students at the beautiful Steelworks Auditorium in Fontana, CA on Saturday, November 22. Two performances. Snack bar will be open before and after the show, so come early to enjoy your snacks in the Lobby (food and beverages are not allowed in the theatre). We can't wait to see you there!

get to know junie b.

Charismatic and spirited, Junie B. Jones documents her experiences navigating the shifting social landscape of first grade through “top-secret personal beeswax” entries in her diary. Who will she sit next to on the school bus and at the lunch table? What might be the public’s respond to her new glasses? How should she deal with the avalanche of feeling in her insides and the pile of dreams in her head?

It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't 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.

Book and Lyrics by Marci Heisler Music by Zina Goldrich

Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park

Adapted from the books JUNIE B. JONES IS A GRADUATION GIRL, JUNIE B. JONES FIRST GRADER AT LAST!, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER BOSS OF LUNCH, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER TOOTHLESS WONDER and TOP SECRET PERSONAL BEESWAX, A JOURNAL BY JUNIE B. (AND ME)

by Barbara Park.

For more about the Junie B. Jones books,

visit www.juniebjones.com or a bookstore near you!

Originally produced by Theatreworks/USA

Director: John Lewis

Choreographer: Jacquie Donley

Music Director: Becky Broyles

Stage Manager: Mandi Albert

Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with

and all authorized materials are supplied by

Music Theatre International, New York, NY

(212) 541-4684 mtishows.com