past summer musicals

Directed by Kerry Carter
Choreographed by DiShae Sanders and Herbert Johnson III
Music Direction by Casey Rafn and Susan Kosel
Score Preparation by Mary Howarth

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Directed by Amy Ellis
Choreographed by Amy Ellis, Jane McMonagle and Kerry Carter
Music Direction by Casey Rafn and Sue Casserly-Kosel

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, you can see it on Lundstrum’s stage. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Bye Bye Birdie

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Julianne Mundale
Music Direction by David Lohman

A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.

Seussical Jr.

Directed by Katie Wodele
Choreographed by Julianne Mundale
Music Direction by Casey Rafn and Jill Schendel

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Join us for this tale of friendship, loyalty, family and community!

Oklahoma!

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Julianne Mondale
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

The famous first collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! sets the American musical theatre standard. Set in the western territories, a spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story of Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl. The road to true love is anything but smooth, as characters dance and sing their way into your heart.

Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Julianne Mondale, Amy Ellis, and Jane McMonagle
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

An enchantress transforms a cruel, vain prince into a hideous Beast, leaving him only one way to reverse the curse - fall in love with another and earn her love in return. Belle, a beautiful book-lover, encounters the Beast when she arrives at his castle to plead for her father’s freedom, ultimately trading her own for his. The magical musical journey that follows is a testament to the transformative power of love.

Legally Blonde Jr.

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Amy Ellis, Jane McMonagle, Patrick Moore, and Cheryl Teague
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

Sorority girl Elle Woods takes law school by storm in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy-musical! After Elle's picture-perfect life takes an unexpected turn, she decides to reinvent herself by applying to Harvard Law School. When she gets accepted, Elle embarks on a musical journey to discover her true worth, potential, and dreams.

Frozen Jr.

Directed by Katie Wodele
Choreographed by Amy Ellis, Jane McMonagle, and Patrick Moore
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter's cold grip.

Shrek the Musical

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Linda Talcott Lee
Music Direction by Mary Howarth

Shrek is a hilarious musical that celebrates the unique beauty in every person. Full of romping dance numbers and cheeky show tunes, this fractured fairytale brings to life beloved storybook characters in a wacky adventure.

Peter Pan Jr.

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by The Casserly Sisters
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

In this darling musical, Wendy and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. He and his fairy friend, Tinkerbell, come from a far-off place called Neverland, where children stay perpetually young. Enchanted, the kids follow him back. But when Pan's nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook, causes trouble, the kids begin to miss their old life. One of the most beloved characters of all-time flies to life in this enchanting musical about the beauty of being a child and the journey of growing up.

HOw to succeed in business
without really trying

Directed & Choreographed by Chrissy Fournier, original Broadway cast member
Music Direction by David Lohman

J. Pierpont Finch is a lowly window cleaner with dreams of making it big in the business world. After finding a copy of the book "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Finch decides to apply the tactics in the book to his own life. Soon, he's working as a mail-room clerk at the World Wide Wicket Company and quickly fighting his way up the corporate ladder with relative ease in this hilarious musical comedy.

Mary
Poppins

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by The Casserly Sisters
Music Direction by David Lohman

Everyone's favorite "practically perfect" nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents.

Seuss
on the Loose

Directed and choreographed by Katie Wodele
Musical Direction by Mark Bilyeu

A musical adaption of favorite Dr. Seuss stories where students learned tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, singing and other fundamentals of musical theater. This camp ended in a classroom performance for friends and family.

The Boy Friend

Directed and choreographed by Chrissy Fournier
Music Direction by Casey Rafn

It’s Carnival time on the French Riviera, and the “perfect young ladies” of Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing School are all a flutter with excitement at the opportunity to dress in beautiful frocks, dance the Charleston, and acquire that most prized of possessions -- a Boy Friend. Sweet young heiress Polly Browne, whose stern father forbids her to encourage men out of fear that they are after her money, is embarrassed to admit her lack of suitors to her friends, and must hide her shame by sending herself love notes. Enter Tony, a kind, romantic, handsome -- messenger boy! It is love at first sight for the darling duo. There’s a happy ending for everyone in The Boy Friend, Sandy Wilson’s popular spoof of 1920s’s theatrical, a light-hearted period romp celebrating lovers new and reunited, which features high-energy musical numbers, mistaken identities, plenty of ‘20s slang, and a flirtatious crowd of boys and girls.

Wizard of Oz

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by The Casserly Sisters and Patrick Moore
Music Direction by Mary Howarth

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. After landing in Munchkin land, the pair are directed by Glinda the Good Witch to seek the Wizard of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help. This musical adventure reminds us all of the value of friends and home!

Princesses and Heroes

Directed and choreographed by Katie Wodele
Musical Direction by Miryana Moteva

This Lundstrum original, that culminated in a classroom performance for friends and family, taught children about the power inside of them to change not only their own lives but the whole world.

42nd Street

Directed by Kathleen Bloom
Choreographed by Jeremy Bensussan, Amy Casserly Ellis and Jane Casserly McMonagle

One of showbusiness’s most classic and beloved tales, 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes. When Peggy arrives to New York City from her hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, armed with tap shoes and big dreams, her talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady, his newest show. Pretty Lady stars Dorothy Brock, the classic Broadway diva, who takes an instant dislike to the new girl in the cast, while also torn between two loves––the show's wealthy backer, Abner Dillon, and the earnest but penniless actor Pat Denning. When Dorothy is injured during the show’s previews, Pretty Lady looks like it will have to close, unless a new girl talented enough to lead the show can be found — someone like Peggy Sawyer!

Pinocchio

Directed by Peg Pavek
Artistic Team: The Casserly Sisters, Patrick Moore, and Kathleen Bloom

When the woodworker Geppetto sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio, could become a real boy. In the night, the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish and asks Jiminy Cricket to serve as the wooden boy's conscience. But the naive and trusting Pinocchio falls into the clutches of the wicked Honest John, who leads him astray to the sinful Pleasure Island.

a Frozen Summer

Directed by Katie Wodele and Heather Gerard-Peabody
Choreographed by Katie Wodele
Music Direction by Mark Bilyeu

After the loss of their parents, Anna and Elsa are forced to grow-up and, sadly, grow apart. But when Elsa is revealed to possess magical power over ice and snow, Anna sets off on a wondrous journey (accompanied by a delightful band of friends) to save her sister from herself.

Once Upon a Mattress

Aladdin

Hello Dolly

The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

2012

Crazy For You

2011

The Music Man

2010

Annie