Three student productions—Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR., Bye Bye Birdie, and Legally Blonde—take center stage August 7–10
Richard C. (appearing in Legally Blonde), Zoe D. (appearing in Bye Bye Birdie)
Stoneham, MA — Greater Boston Stage Company is proud to present its Young Company Summer Festival 2025, celebrating another season of imagination, growth, and unforgettable performances! This year’s lineup features three fantastic productions: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR., Bye Bye Birdie (with two full productions—Red Cast and Blue Cast), and Legally Blonde. Performances will run August 7–10 at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA.
“We are so excited for this summer’s festival!” says Morgan Flynn, Director of Education at Greater Boston Stage Company. “Our students are taking on these classics with boundless energy and dedication. These shows are filled with joy, humor, heart, and plenty of surprises—and we can’t wait for audiences to see what they’ve created.”
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR.
Performed by students in grades 4 through 6. Directed by Mariah Ruben. Choreographed by Jenna Lossio. Music directed by Abigail Nordan. Stage Managed by Madelyn Traynor. Interns include Landri Elkins. Take flight in this magical musical adventure! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. follows the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and the enchanting Truly Scrumptious as they outwit villains and take to the skies in a fantastical flying car. Packed with whimsical characters, toe-tapping tunes, and a whole lot of heart, this charming production is perfect for the whole family.
BYE BYE BIRDIE
Performed by students in grades 7 through 9. Two casts. Double the fun! Directed by Autumn Blazon-Brown/Alyssa Burke. Choreographed by Mia Gage/Erin Faria. Music directed by Naré Kim/Carrie Tully. Stage Managed by Gio Coppola/Christina Monaco. Interns include Sabrina Rogers and Zim DeHart. Bye Bye Birdie takes audiences back to 1950s America, where teen idol Conrad Birdie sets hearts aflutter—and chaos erupts in Sweet Apple, Ohio. With show-stopping numbers like “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” this hilarious satire of celebrity culture is a crowd-pleasing favorite, brought to life by our talented students.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
Performed by students in grades 10 – 12 and ‘25 grads. Directed by Sarah Morin. Choreographed by Sara Coombs. Music directed by David Girardin. Stage managed by Kit Verweij. Elle Woods is
headed to Harvard Law—pink heels and all! Legally Blonde follows this underestimated heroine as she takes on stereotypes, the courtroom, and her own self-doubt with style and smarts. Featuring an empowering story, catchy songs, and lots of laughs, this high-energy musical is a celebration of staying true to yourself and owning your power.
“We are so proud of these young performers,” adds Autumn Blazon-Brown, Education Associate. “The artistry and joy they bring to each rehearsal and performance is infectious. This summer is truly a celebration of their voices, their courage, and their incredible work.”
All tickets are $25 – $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at (781) 279-2200 or visit greaterbostonstage.org. Group sales are also available. Please contact Paul Luther, Box Office Manager and Group Sales Coordinator, at paul@greaterbostonstage.org or (781) 279-2200 for more information.
ABOUT THE YOUNG COMPANY
The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company helps the next generation become better artists, better audience members, and better people through dramatic education. Through artistic training and performance opportunities, The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company develops life skills such as confidence, self-discipline, and collaboration to inspire and prepare young actors for future creative engagement and success. Our process-oriented programming pushes students to the next level by working with exceptional Boston teaching artists and theatre professionals. Students are also provided with opportunities to work on Mainstage productions side-by-side with professionals. The Young Company lives by the idea that GOOD THEATRE MAKES GOOD PEOPLE.
ABOUT GREATER BOSTON STAGE COMPANY
We bring vibrant professional theatre 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 26th Season of live theatre in Stoneham, MA, Greater Boston Stage Company produces six Mainstage 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 4–12.
Box Office: (781) 279-2200
Box Office Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays. Noon – 4pm.
Location: 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Website: www.greaterbostonstage.org
Flagship Season Sponsors: Mass Cultural Council, StonehamBank, Salem Five Charitable Foundation and The Cummings Foundation.
Young Company Season Sponsor: Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation.
