A Frog, a Toad, and an Ogre walk into the spring theater season, followed by a Lion, a Witch, and some Disney heroes and villains.
Mila Vincent, our seven-year-old theater critic and author of the Mila Says and Mila BooksIt columns, can’t wait to meet some new characters on local stages with her grandmother, Johannah Luza. She thinks your young theater fans will enjoy meeting them, too!
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
Adapted from the books by Arnold Lobel, with book and lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale
Best friends Frog and Toad have adventures through the seasons in this popular Broadway musical, performed by the youth students at Firehouse Theatre and directed and choreographed by actress, producer, author, and educator Ashley Kate Adams.
Where: The Firehouse Theatre | 2535 Valley View Ln., Farmers Branch
When: March 3 — March 6
Web: www.thefirehousetheatre.com
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, adapted from Dreamworks Animation’s Shrek films
An ogre named Shrek finds himself stuck with an unlikely and unwelcome task of saving a princess in a fairy tale mission that leads to an unexpected, funny, and touching journey. Casa Manana presents the Tony Award-winning musical based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation films.
Where: Casa Manana | 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: March 18 — April 3
Web: www.casamanana.org
THE LION,THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by C.S. Lewis
Four children tumble through a closet door in England to discover Narnia, a magical land with talking animals, a great lion, and a dangerous White Witch who is trying to make sure there is always winter but never Christmas. Artie Olaisen directs the adaptation of this beloved classic about finding the courage to do good in dangerous times.
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater | 5938 Skillman St., Dallas
When: April 3 — May 15
Web: www.dct.org
DISNEY’S THE DESCENDANTS
Adapted by Nick Blaemire from Disney Channel Original Movies, with music by Madeline Smith
Ben, the teenage son of Belle and King Adam (formerly the Beast from Beauty and the Beast) invites the children of Disney villains Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and Jafar to attend school with him to encourage them to choose good. But will it? Casa Manana presents this new musical based on the Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants.
Where: Casa Manana | 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: April 23 — May 8
Web: www.casamanana.org
