(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Minature Musical Makers presents Dear Edwina by Marcy Heisler from May 2-4, 2025 at Villagers Theatre. This is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones The Musical. The show’s heroine is an advice-giver extraordinaire, like a spunky, singing version of Dear Abby.
Thirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown, she trots out her musical advice, giving shows live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight.
She is assisted by her older siblings, quirky friends and neighbors. Together, they set out to tackle the world’s problems in number after hysterical number about everything from birthday party etiquette to proper table settings.
The production is directed by Melissa Calicchio and features Lyrics by Marcy Heisler and Music by Zina Goldrich.
Performances take place Friday, May 2 at 7:30pm; Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, May 4 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase online. Villagers Theatre is located at 515 DeMott Lane in Somerset, New Jersey.
As a theater company, Villagers Theatre believes that every time the curtain opens, so should your mind, your spirit, and how you see the world. Thus, Villager’s has maintained a focus on enrichment and education through theater. Children and adolescents are an integral part of their program, participating in the Miniature Musical Makers program, commonly known as MMM, KidsVill, and our summer program, TeenVill. It is through these programs that they begin to foster change, creativity, and community in their performers.
In addition, Villager’s produces five mainstage productions throughout the year ranging from small dramas to large-scale musicals, bringing the magic of Broadway to Central New Jersey, in a space that remains diverse, accessible, and inclusive for all audiences. It is their goal, as a theatre, as individual artists, and as a company, to ensure that every audience member and performer alike leaves Villager’s feeling fulfilled, inspired, and celebrated.
