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The following was submitted by the Greater Boston Stage Company:
Greater Boston Stage Company is thrilled to announce its Young Company Summer Festival 2026, featuring fully staged musicals performed by students in grades 4 through 12.
Running through Aug. 16, the festival brings together nearly 100 young performers from 22 Greater Boston communities, including Winchester, to create five fully staged musicals under the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, music directors, designers, and theatre artists.
This year’s Summer Festival includes “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.,”
“Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical,” “Footloose: The Musical” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” From Broadway classics to Disney favorites, each production gives students the opportunity to collaborate with professional theater artists while presenting high-quality performances for audiences of all ages.
“Summer Festival is one of the highlights of our year,” says Autumn Blazon-Brown, director of education at Greater Boston Stage Company. “Over the course of just a few weeks, students build lasting friendships, develop confidence, strengthen their artistic skills, and create truly remarkable theater together. Watching their growth from the first rehearsal to opening night is inspiring, and we can’t wait to share these productions with our community.”
The Summer Festival is the culmination of weeks of intensive rehearsal and training, giving students the opportunity to experience the collaborative process of producing professional-quality musical theater.
The following are the programs running through Aug. 16:
• Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.:
Performed by Act 1 (Grades 4–6)
Friday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 at 12 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 at 12 p.m.
Directed by Katherine Gustafson, choreographed by Abigail Martin, music directed by Carrie Tully, and stage managed by Maisey O’Brien, this family-friendly musical promises a delightful journey beneath the waves.
• Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Performed by Acts 1 & 2 (Grades 4–9)
Friday, Aug.14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.
Directed by Sarah Morin, choreographed by Mia Gage, music directed by Jacob Petersen, and stage managed by Olivia Da Cunha, audiences can expect plenty of laughter, memorable music, and dazzling choreography.
Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical
Performed by Act 2 (Grades 7–9)
Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Chloe Selznick, choreographed by Ceris Speredelozzi, music directed by Abigail Nordan, and stage managed by Landri Elkins, this production is packed with infectious music, dynamic choreography, and nonstop fun.
Tickets are $25–$35 and are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 or visit greaterbostonstage.org.
ABOUT GREATER BOSTON STAGE COMPANY
We bring vibrant professional theater and dramatic education beyond the boundaries of Boston,
featuring world and regional premieres alongside fresh interpretations of familiar work. Within this setting, we uniquely foster the artists of tomorrow by providing ongoing performance and employment opportunities to our company of current and former students.
Now in its 27th season of live theater in Stoneham, Greater Boston Stage Company produces six main stage shows, presents a series of special events, and runs year-round classes, lessons, and fully staged productions through The Young Company for students in grades 1–12.
