A Note from Producing Artistic Director,
Joey Price…
Anything Can Happen
We are thrilled to announce our 79th season, where anything can happen. Each production in this year’s lineup celebrates the idea that magic isn’t only found in faraway lands but often appears right where we least expect it.
Our season begins with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where a single golden ticket opens the door to a world of pure imagination and endless possibility. Next comes Holes, a story that reminds us how friendship, resilience, and a touch of mystery can transform even the harshest circumstances into something deeply life-affirming. Alongside it, we are delighted for the return of our Theatre for the Very Young production of Wake Up, Brother Bear!, a gentle and engaging introduction to live theatre that invites our youngest audiences to experience storytelling filled with warmth, curiosity, and a touch of wonder. We then turn to the unpredictable adventures of growing up with Junie B.’s Essential Guide to Surviving School Jr., a joyful exploration of learning, laughter, and self-discovery.
In the spring, we experience the wonder of Mary Poppins, where magic arrives just when it’s needed most. From there, we journey to a whole new world in Disney’s Aladdin Jr., where courage and determination prove that it’s possible to change your destiny. Finally, we close the season with Hadestown: Teen Edition, traveling to the underworld and back again to discover that even in our darkest moments, hope can still take root.
Together, these stories capture the spirit of our season: life is full of surprises, and the future is unwritten. We hope you’ll join us as we uncover hidden treasures, chase impossible wishes, and embrace a little everyday magic. After all, when we open ourselves to new possibilities, truly, anything can happen.
Joey Price
Producing Artistic Director
Tickets on sale September 1!
Become a Seasoned Donor and get unlimited discounted tickets! With this program, any household that makes a designated donation of $250 or more between August 3, 2026 and July 31, 2027 will have access to $15 tickets (regular price $20-22) throughout our 79th season. There are no blackout dates or limit to the number of tickets purchased. However, tickets must be purchased by the donor household, in their name. These specially priced tickets will be available through the box office only. Subject to availability. Interested patrons can call Director of Communications & Patron Services, Anthony Zelig at 619-239-8355 to process their donation and purchase tickets.
All productions and production teams are subject to change based on availability.
Our 2026/2027 Season
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Directed by Joey Price
Music Direction by Michael Tyree
Choreographed by Theresa Maigue Bendorf
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Wake Up Brother Bear 2027
Written by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer
Original Music by Ian Brandon
Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide To School JR.
Directed by Maria Patrice Amon
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park
Mary Poppins
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Disney’s Aladdin Jr
Directed by Sarah Jane Salonga
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
San Diego Junior Theatre productions are made possible in part by show ticket sales, production fees, and public contributions. Major funding is provided by the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, and the San Diego Junior Theatre Auxiliary.
