The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Presenting Casper and the Disaster Master, a community collaboration of a new rock musical with music and story composed and conceived by Christopher Castles, alum of RTAA’s Constellation Theater program. For one weekend only held at Roseville Theatre Arts Academy.
Casper doesn’t see himself as a hero. He’s just trying to make sense of a world that suddenly feels unpredictable and unsafe. But when a totalitarian leader tightens control, those patterns begin to fracture. What emerges is something no one expects. With his friends and family he steps into a role he never sought: the heart of a rebellion.
It's Gala Audition time again! Auditions for Roseville Theatre Arts Academy's 5th Annual Champagne Gala are September 13th at 6:30pm. Directed and Choreographed by Christi Axelson and Musical directed by Erin Gabriele, we're looking forward to another night of inspiring music to celebrate all that Broadway is. This year’s theme is “Seasons of Love.” Think about the songs that speak to what love means to you. It’s going to be a night full of music that captures all the ups and downs—from first crushes and unforgettable dates to heartbreak, healing, deep friendships, unrequited love, and lasting connections! We'd like you to audition with 32 bars of a solo, or grab a friend and make it a duet, trio, quartet, quintet (you get the point) that you'd like to perform...or perhaps have performed and want to resurrect. We're looking for talented quick studies who are ready to make a beautiful night for our audience and want to include your creativity in the process if it fits with our vision.
The Saga of Sweet Hannah Sue or Beware The Parcel You Pick!
A Constellation Theater Production
Another tale in which we find our heroine, Sweet Hannah Sue, and her six sisters fending off the proposals of Jim Dandy and his band of Merry Mounties. Meanwhile, the evil Salty Sam and his six siblings are trying to steal Hannah’s inheritance. Unbeknownst to all, the Wells Fargo Wagon (train) has mixed up the packages of the misplaced coal miners, the lumberjacks, the new town council, and the local cow people. Who will end up with the inheritance? Who will end up with the dynamite? This play will keep you guessing clear until its explosive finale.
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!"
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.
A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure, the creative possibilities with James and the Giant Peach are endless. Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community at Roseville Theatre Arts Academy’s 6th Annual Champagne Gala! Every ticket purchase goes directly toward supporting our programming, daily operations, and the ongoing preservation of our beloved historic Roseville Theatre.
The evening begins with a sparkling soiree at 6:30pm. Guests with “Soirée & Performance” tickets will enjoy a glass of champagne or cider, gourmet treats made by our fabulous pastry chef Alisha Metcalf, a photo booth, and the chance to mix and mingle before the show. Don’t forget to take part in our raffles, featuring prizes generously donated by our supportive community.
Prefer to attend just the show? “Performance-Only” tickets are also available, with doors opening at 7:15pm. The performance begins promptly at 7:30pm, so make sure to arrive on time for this one-night-only celebration.
This year’s theme is Songs of the Silver Screen, a Toast to Movie Musicals! We will go beyond the Broadway stage and into the magic of the silver screen for a night of songs from movie musicals that have captured audiences’ hearts through unforgettable performances, spectacular storytelling, and cinematic magic. Directed and choreographed by Christi Axelson, with musical direction by Erin Gabriele, the evening promises an inspiring journey through Broadway’s most moving and magical music.
Audience members are encouraged to dress up and make the night a special occasion. Gather your friends and loved ones, and join us for a gala filled with laughter, music, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Based on the beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical is filled with adventure, song and dancing laundry and an instant children's classic! Six-time Emmy Award winner, Mo Willems, teams up with Grammy Award-winning composer, Michael Silversher, to create this heart-warming and hilarious musical.
The story: girl loves stuffed animal. Girl loses beloved animal. Girl fights to get animal back. Trixie, her father, and her favorite stuffed bunny set off on a trip to the Laundromat. The trip brings wonder, excitement and joy to the lively toddler until she realizes that she has left her Knuffle Bunny back at the laundromat. Trixie does everything in her power to make her father understand the emergency, but her father fails to see the issue at hand.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
A comedy about two authors and the characters in their heads. Meet the rich family, the servants and a group of bungling detectives. They all try to hang on to the plot no matter how many rewrites the authors put them through. A "Who Done It?" Musical!
Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical is a new stage version of the beloved 2003 Pixar film, designed specifically for young audiences. Featuring a memorable score from award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco), this fun and lively musical is sure to delight the entire family!
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe—a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. Alas, Pinkalicious needs a way out of her pink predicament, and joined by her family they find unity and appreciation in the quirks that define us all.
Our Mission at RTAA is to build character in the students we teach, both inside and out. We see the potential in every student regardless of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, political affliliation, age or disability. We aim to help our students grow through music, dance and theatre. Through teamwork and friendship we watch as self-confidence and pride grow.
