Laugh Yourself Silly at WST for Kids with "Junie B. Jones The Musical"

The world’s funniest first-grader, Junie B. Jones, is taking center stage at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids, now through June 18th. Based on the wildly popular book series by Barbara Park, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in print, this production weaves together all the hilarious highlights from Junie B.’s adventures through elementary school into one exciting hour-long musical.

We meet Junie B. Jones as a recent graduate—from Kindergarten, that is—and things sure are different for her now. Between new friends, getting glasses and not being allowed to play in the kickball tournament, there’s a lot going on in the life of this young first-grader.

Join Junie B, with her new glasses and Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal, as she and her friends Sheldon, Herbert and Jose find their own way to stardom at the First Grade Kickball Tournament.

With lively singing and dancing, and a cast full of colorful classroom characters, Junie B.’s adventures leap from the page to the stage in this fun-filled live theatre experience. Suited for Grades K-6, Junie B. Jones The Musical features an all-local cast who are all members of Walnut Street Theatre’s Theatre School.

In the title role of Junie B. Jones is Joslynn Cortes. The roles of Junie B.’s first grade friends will be played by Jacob Schrimpf, Faith Sacher and Jared Calhoun. Jamie Beth Weist will take on the role of Junie B.’s rival, May, and Junie’s teacher, Mr. Scary, will be played by Rafael Martinez-Salgado.

Tickets are available and can be purchased by calling 215-574-3550 or 800-982-2787. Tickets can also be purchased online at Ticketmaster or by visiting the Walnut’s website at www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org.