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For decades, the story of the mean, green Mister Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted both readers and viewers. And now, a special-invitation exclusive pilot production of Dr. Seuss’s adored classic comes to Inspiration Stage. Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical JR features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet. With a heart “two sizes too small,” The Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Whoville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical JR (a special pilot production) splashes onto the stage with a song to sing! Join Lyle as he and his new human friends face their fears and find their voices. Inspired by Bernard Waber’s much-loved picture books, this lively musical features new music by EGOT-winning composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land). A celebration for the whole family, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical JR is packed with humor, heart, and showstopping tunes that will have audiences of all ages roaring with song.

Based on the DreamWorks Animation feature film hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR brings  fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage.  Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his  deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the  unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this  wonderful theatrical adaptation.

A deviously-delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

The meek floral assistant  Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey  II” - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing  carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out  Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though,  Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent  towards global domination!

Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist. When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.” Once Upon A One More Time weaves 23 Britney Spears smash singles — like “Crazy,” “Oops! … I Did It Again,” “Circus,” “Lucky,” and “Toxic” — into ...

“ ... a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.” — ABC News

Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Grimm fables. The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they can’t have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation feature film and  fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as  everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an  adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance  and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Once upon a time, in a far away  swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp  invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord  Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a  wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he  rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to  win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t  be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Transporting audiences from the  Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the  story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing  tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world  of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s  been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although  Horton faces ridicule, danger, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz  never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship,  loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s "We Are in a Play!" JR, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie’s not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual because they’ve been invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home … and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!

Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation feature film and  fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as  everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an  adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance  and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek KIDS is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

Once upon a time, in a far away  swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp  invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord  Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a  wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he  rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to  win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t  be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen  has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his  community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving  controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to  be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel,  though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging  may be far steeper than he bargained for.

The show opened at the Music Box  Theatre to rave reviews and struck an emotional chord with critics and  audiences alike. It went on to win six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best  Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two  Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two  Helen Hayes Awards.

“One of the most remarkable shows

in musical theater history.”

—  The Washington Post

Featuring a Tony Award-winning  book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®,  Emmy® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The  Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach), Dear  Evan Hansen is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with  audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”