Arts and Entertainment
July 8, 2025
From: The Young Company Summer FestivalJoin us in bringing our lineup of beloved movie-musicals to life on stage! Featuring Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr., Bye Bye Birdie, and Legally Blonde The Musical, our program showcases vibrant stories of self-discovery, courage, and embracing what makes you unique. With memorable melodies, larger-than-life characters, and boundless imagination, it’s a summer you won’t want to miss!
Schedule Of Events:
July 8, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm - Overture Casting Announced
Act 1-3 Callbacks
Act 1 (grades 4-6)
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike.
Act 2 (grades 7-9)
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, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – Bye Bye Birdie captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
Act 3 (grades 10-12 & ’25 grads)
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
July 9, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm - Act 1-3 Casting Announced
Act 1 (grades 4-6)
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike.
Act 2 (grades 7-9)
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, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – Bye Bye Birdie captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
Act 3 (grades 10-12 & ’25 grads)
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
July 18, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm
2:00pm-2:30pm - Rapunzel Performance
Rapunzel and The Magic Makers
In this whimsical story, a group of beginner fairies, wizards, and other magical creatures team up to help Rapunzel break free from her tower with their inventive spells and charms. As each Magic Maker arrives, Rapunzel’s tower is transformed into a gathering place for enchanting friends! Each visit from a new character—whether an enchanted animal or a whimsical witch—creates fresh opportunities for adventure, as they share their magic and unique talents with Rapunzel. This delightful tale is filled with surprises, teamwork, and the power of friendship, as Rapunzel discovers a world full of wonder within the walls of her tower.
July 21, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm - Overture “Peter Pan” Begins
Peter Pan’s Neverland Games
Join Peter Pan and the inhabitants of Neverland for an exciting series of challenges and quests in this fun-filled adventure! Peter has organized a tournament where pirates, fairies, mermaids, – oh my! – each bring their unique talents to help their team win the ultimate prize. As Neverland’s diverse characters come together for the games, a sudden problem arises, and they must unite to save the day. This treasure hunt-inspired story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and the magic of collaboration, proving that when everyone works together, anything is possible.
Workshops Round 2 begin
July 22, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm - Overture Casting Announced
Peter Pan’s Neverland Games
Join Peter Pan and the inhabitants of Neverland for an exciting series of challenges and quests in this fun-filled adventure! Peter has organized a tournament where pirates, fairies, mermaids, – oh my! – each bring their unique talents to help their team win the ultimate prize. As Neverland’s diverse characters come together for the games, a sudden problem arises, and they must unite to save the day. This treasure hunt-inspired story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and the magic of collaboration, proving that when everyone works together, anything is possible.
July 24, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm
6:00pm - Stoneham’s Concert on the Common
August 1, 2025
8:30am-2:30pm - ACT 1 & 2 SPIRIT DAY
Act 1 (grades 4-6)
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike.
Act 2 (grades 7-9)
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, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – Bye Bye Birdie captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
2:00pm-2:30pm - Peter Pan Performance
Peter Pan’s Neverland Games
Join Peter Pan and the inhabitants of Neverland for an exciting series of challenges and quests in this fun-filled adventure! Peter has organized a tournament where pirates, fairies, mermaids, – oh my! – each bring their unique talents to help their team win the ultimate prize. As Neverland’s diverse characters come together for the games, a sudden problem arises, and they must unite to save the day. This treasure hunt-inspired story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and the magic of collaboration, proving that when everyone works together, anything is possible.
8:30am - 3:30pm - Legally Blonde Spacing/Tech
August 2, 2025
8:30am - 2:30pm - Birdie “Blue” Spacing/Tech
3:00pm - 9:00pm - Birdie “Red” Spacing/Tech
Chitty/Legally Blonde Day Off
August 3, 2025
8:30am - 2:30pm - Chitty Spacing/Tech
3:00pm - 10:00pm - Legally Blonde Tech
Birdie Blue And Red Day Off
August 4, 2025
8:30am - 1:30pm - Chitty Tech
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Birdie “Blue” Tech
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Birdie “Red” Tech
Legally Blonde Day Off
August 5, 2025
8:30am-12:30pm - Chitty Tech
11:30pm - 4:00pm - Birdie “Blue” Tech
3:00pm-7:30pm - Birdie “Red” Tech
6:00pm-10:00pm - Legally Blonde First Dress
August 6, 2025
8:30am - 12:30pm - Chitty First Dress
11:30pm - 4:00pm - Birdie “Blue” First Dress
3:00pm - 7:30pm - Birdie “Red” First Dress
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Legally Blonde Final Dress
August 7, 2025
8:30am - 12:30pm - Chitty Final Dress
11:30pm - 4:00pm - Birdie “Blue” Final Dress
3:00pm - 7:30pm - Birdie “Red” Final Dress
8pm - Legally Blonde Perf (#1)
August 8, 2025
2pm - Chitty Perf (#1)
5pm - Birdie “Blue” Perf(#1)
8pm - Birdie “Red” Perf(#1)
August 9, 2025
11am - Chitty Perf (#2)
2pm - Legally Blonde Perf(#2)
5pm - Birdie “Red” Perf(#2)
8pm - Birdie “Blue” (#2)
August 10, 2025
11am - Chitty Perf (#3) Strike!
2pm - Birdie “Blue” Perf(#3) Strike!
5pm - Birdie “Red” Perf (#3) Strike!
8pm - Legally Blonde Perf (#3) Strike!
Date: July 7 – August 10, 2025
Location:
Weeks 1 to 4: Stoneham Central Middle School, 101 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Week 5: Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180