Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Production Team:
Artistic Director: William Reill
Music Director: Matt Morrison
Choreographer: Melissa Lombardi
Producers: Leann Playter, Susan Stewart
Stage Manager: Ann DeNardis-Tomcko
Performances:
May 4, 11, 12 at 7:30pm
May 5, 6, 12, 13 at 2pm
John Elliott Theatre | 9 Church Street | Georgetown
Synopsis
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this tale. Featuring wonderfully tuneful music and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
Cast:
Principals
Nate Carruthers – James
Nate Dawes – Ladahlord
Josh Hughes – Grasshopper
Grace Phillips – Ladybug
Jonah DeNardis – Earthworm
Jordan Ball – Spider
Jacob Tomcko – Centipede
Lucy Bolton – Aunt Spiker
Morgan Bond – Aunt Sponge
Ensemble
Emily Anslow Oasys Bain
Taylor Ball Thea Barron
Caitlyn Bloom Brooke Brown
Ella Butler Elliana Crowshaw
Simon Dawes Jayson Dee
Eden Fleming Zachary Gomes
Kate Grootendorst Kira Hughes
Ana Jelicic Allyda King
Scarlett Lowrie Sofia Marsella
Saphara Melnechuk Brynn Mumford
Larissa Nieuwenhoff Ella Ryan
Sapphire Sante Kealey Sarjeant
Sophia Succo Gloria Tobin
Darcy Tyrrell Amy Wolfe
Jeremy Verdon Riley Ware
Mady Wight
Photos courtesy of Ron Stiel
