New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu



 

Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In A Play!" ARRIVES at The Growing Stage

originally published: 04/24/2024


(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present the final main stage production of the 2023-2024 season, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S "We Are In A Play!" from May 3-19.  Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, this production has Book & Lyrics by Mo Willems  and Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.

Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, 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!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for the entire family.

This production is directed by Stephen L. Fredericks, The Growing Stage’s Founder/Executive Director with musical direction by Melinda Bass O’Neill and choreography by Cari Sanchez.

The cast features Tyler Miranda (Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus) of Highland Falls, NY as Gerald; Jeorgi Smith (Ella Enchanted) of Denville, NJ as Piggie; Christina Freeman (Ella Enchanted) of Chester, NJ as Squirrelle; Sydney Matthews (Arthur & Friends) of Denville, NJ  as Squirrelle and Julianna Belles  (Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus) of Morris Plains, NJ as Squirrelle.

Performances take Saturdays at 4:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and a special opening night performance on Friday, May 3rd at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at www.growingstage.com or by calling the Box Office at (973) 347-4946. Groups of 10 or more get discounted tickets plus reserved seating.

The Growing Stage-The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences. Through their programming they provide opportunities for all to learn and grow through participation in the arts.




Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info




FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | COMMUNITY | DANCE | FILM | KIDS | MUSIC | THEATRE

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Crossroads

Crossroads Theatre Company presents "Crumbs From the Table of Joy"

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

Burlington

Burlington County Footlighters presents "She Loves Me"

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Burlington County Footlighters
808 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
category: theatre


 

ICS

ICS Theatre Festival 2025: Part 2

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 5:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

ICS

ICS Theatre Festival 2025: Part 1

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre


 

Pioneer

Pioneer Productions presents "Steel Magnolias"

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Fellowship Hall at Morristown United Methodist Church
50 South Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: theatre


 

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


 


Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info





EVENT PREVIEWS