Local participants soaring in Paxton Theatre’s children’s production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.’
Bainbridge will be flying high July 7-9 when The Paxton Theatre presents Ian Fleming’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.,” announced Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI).
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” is the 60-minute youth version of the popular stage musical based on the beloved family film of Ian Fleming's children's book.
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” features a book by Jeremy Sams and music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (Mary Poppins), and includes the Academy Award-nominated title song featured in the 1968 movie produced by Albert R. Broccoli.
“‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.’ is a charming show which reminds us that ‘teamwork can make a dream work’ and ‘having someone near and dear, someone to care for’ is the best way to travel through life,” says Cohen. “MTI applauds the students taking part in the Paxton Theatre production who are building friendships through the process of working together to make their theatrical vision come true.”
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” follows the story of a loving inventor, Caractacus Potts, who sets his family on a fantastic adventure when he decides to restore a race car to its former glory. Caractacus soon discovers the machine is magic and can float and fly, but gets into trouble as the evil Baron Bomburst desires the vehicle for himself. The family must join forces with new friends to outwit the dastardly Baron, his Baroness, and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
This year's production is again directed by Hillsboro’s Jeff and Jenna Horick. The Horicks have been overseeing the children’s theatre program at the Paxton for the past eight seasons. Their passion for the theatre and background in education really help bring magic to the stage each and every year.
Performances are on Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m.; on Saturday, July 8 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for students 12 and under. Get yours today at PaxtonTheatre.com or by calling (740) 634-0029.
The Paxton Theatre is located at 133 E. Main St., Bainbridge. For more information, please visit www.PaxtonTheatre.org.