She’s loud. She’s proud. And she’s got a lot to say. This summer, Columbus Children’s Theatre invites you to crack open Junie B.'s Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal and step into a world of big feelings, bigger imaginations, and the whirlwind that is first grade.
| Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. runs July 24 through August 10 at the Riffe Center’s Studio One in Downtown Columbus. Directed by CCT’s own Hunter Minor, this Spotlight Series production captures the chaos, charm, and honesty of Barbara Park’s beloved books, complete with catchy songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and a school bus full of heart. |  |
Scenic designer Sami Tamulonis transforms Studio One into a crayon-bright world straight from a child’s mind, with bold lines and clever shapes that keep Junie B.’s imagination front and center. The young cast brings boundless energy and true kid logic to the stage, the kind that makes adults laugh and kids feel seen. With music direction by Bruno Bush and choreography by Louis Contreras-Hansen, the show bursts with rhythm, personality, and pint-sized power, from playground jams to cafeteria dance breaks. The young cast brings boundless energy and true kid logic to the stage, the kind that makes adults laugh and kids feel seen.
Running just 60 minutes, this high-energy musical is the perfect summer outing for families with young kids — short enough for wiggles, big enough for wonder.
 | “This show reminds us that it’s okay to be a little messy while you’re growing,” says Artistic Director Zac DelMonte. “Junie B. speaks her mind and leads with her heart, something we could all use a little more of. It’s joyful, honest theatre that celebrates kids for exactly who they are.” |
Expect singing. Expect silliness. Expect to fall in love with that little girl in the purple glasses all over again.
Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. is perfect for families, readers of all ages, and anyone who remembers what it was like to grow up, with your shoelaces untied and your heart wide open.
Tickets are on sale now at ColumbusChildrensTheatre.org. See what all the journal-writing is about.
Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. runs July 24 - August 10, 2025, at the Riffe Center, Studio 1. Tickets are available for purchase through the CAPA Ticket Center at tickets.capa.com/overview/9363. All performances will be at the Riffe Center Studio Theatres, Studio One, 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Ticket prices range from $18 - $24 (plus ticketing fees).
Performance Dates
July 24, 25, 26, 31 & August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 7:00 PM
July 26, 27 & August 2, 3, 9, 10 at 4:00 PM
July 26, 27 & August 2, 3, 9, 10 at 1:00 PM
