Newport Children’s Theatre will present the musical “Junie B. Jones, Jr.” at Madeira Hall at St George’s School on Saturday, March 21st, at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m.

It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting! The script, by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goodrich, will capture your audience members’ hearts, just as the books by Barbara Park captivated an entire generation of students.

“Junie B. Jones, Jr” is directed by John Thomas Cunha, assistant director Julia Forster,  musical director Katrina Van Pelt, Tickets are available online for $12.00 general admission and $8.00 for children under 8, or at the door for $16.00 general admission and $12.00 for children under 8. For further information, or to purchase tickets, visit newportchildrenstheatre.com.