Go on a Whimsical Voyage with James and the Giant Peach at Gaithersburg Arts Barn

In partnership with Rockville Musical Theatre, Gaithersburg Arts on the Green presents James and the Giant Peach, a musical based on the book by Roald Dahl with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Timothy Allen McDonald. The show runs March 10 through 26, 2023, with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. An additional matinee performance will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Road. Tickets are $24, $20 for students ages 15 to 21, and $15 for youth ages 14 and under. This show is recommended for ages 5 and older. Purchase tickets online here.

James and his new friends roll their peach into the ocean and embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls and sharks and lands them on top of the Empire State Building. Instead of chopping down the tree like his conniving aunties ask, James discovers a magic potion that makes an old peach grow to an enormous size. Climbing inside, James meets a group of outrageous oversized insects who’ve made the peach their home. James and his newfound friends decide it’s time to leave his aunties behind in search of an incredible journey and a new life. 

The 2022-23 Theater Season includes plays, musicals, theater for young audiences, magic and comedy at the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Explore this season’s lineup and purchase tickets online here. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Arts Barn box office or by calling 301-258-6394.

For more information visit gaithersburgmd.gov or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at ArtsontheGreen.

The Arts on the Green Theater series is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants and how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit https://www.msac.org/.