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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.

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.

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.

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.