Frozen Jr. Coming to the Firehouse

NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Arts Collaborative brings to the Firehouse Center for the Arts some of Disney’s most popular characters in Frozen Jr.
Over six shows, two different casts of 60 local students will perform the stage adaptation of the Broadway musical March 6 through 10.
Frozen Jr. explores Anna and Elsa’s emotional bond and journey through the magical land of Arendelle in this story of love and acceptance. They discover their hidden potential and the power of sisterhood when faced with danger.
The condensed version is designed specifically for middle schoolers and features all the songs heard in the movie, plus five songs written specifically for the stage musical.
The musical is directed by Deirdre Budzyna and her husband John Budzyna. She teaches Expressive Learning and Multiple Intelligences at Northern Essex Community College. Being a theater educator for more than 30 years, Deirdre believes in the power of the arts to transform lives.
This musical marks Acting Out’s 20th year of providing performing arts opportunities in the greater Newburyport area.
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez composed music and lyrics for the Broadway production, along with the new songs.
In addition to Acting Out and the Firehouse, the collaborative members include The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Tinkerhaus Community Makerspace, Anna Smulowitz Productions, Exit Dance Theater, The Performing Project, Theater in the Open, The Dance Place, Andre Dubus III and Independent Writers of Greater Newburyport, Paula Estey Gallery and The Screening Room.
Frozen Jr. will be performed at 7 p.m. Wed, March 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat. March 9 and at 1 and 4 p.m. Sun., March 10.
Tickets can be purchased at https://booking.firehouse.org/Events — Adults, $20, students/seniors, $15.