Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants is splashing his way to The Rose Theater in his very own musical!
Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and the rest of your favorite Krusty Krew through this journey of friendship, overcoming our differences, and, of course, the End of the World. With Mount Humongous about to erupt, can a simple sponge save the day?
When the going gets tough, this sponge gets going!
When you become a Rose member, not only do you make magical memories with your family, you also take a starring role in helping deliver outstanding entertainment for area students, underserved families and others who might not otherwise be able to attend programming at The Rose.
As our “thank you” for being a partner in providing outstanding children’s theater, 2022-23 Rose members who enroll by August 2022 receive tickets to six regular season shows. That’s six times to stop and laugh together with your child. Six times to experience the awe and wonder of theater. Six times to make memories together as a family – memories that will last a lifetime.
Shows included with a 2022-23 Rose membership:
The SpongeBob Musical · Popularity Coach · The Lightning Thief · Havana Hop · The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales · Last Stop on Market Street
Once upon a time…
Those four magic words launch a true journey of imagination. This season at The Rose, we invite you to visit fairy tale lands and the ocean world of Bikini Bottom. We dare you to face down Greek gods and to explore the rich heritage of friends from countries around the globe. Remember the magic that happens as the curtain rises, the lights begin to twinkle, and the story begins. Remember the magic of “once upon a time.”
It all begins this season at The Rose! Be a part of the magic!
Scroll over each show below for a synopsis or click the show logo for details about each production and learn about the shows included with the 2022-23 Rose Season.
Parents and teachers always say “popularity doesn’t matter,” but for grade schoolers Cooper and Mia, it sure seems to be important. Cooper is just not like the sports-playing, superhero-loving boys in his class. Mia also finds it challenging to be friends with her female classmates. When a popular 7th grader named Blake offers to be their Popularity Coach (for a low, low price) Cooper and Mia sign up, hoping maybe they’ll finally figure out how to win friends. But will Blake’s slick lessons on “How To Be Popular” make matters
better…or worse?
The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining 12-year-old Percy Jackson’s life. Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Featuring a thrilling original rock score, this musical invites you to join Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover as they encounter mythological creatures, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and learn just how resilient they truly are.
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence and be amazing! Travel with Yeila as she visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women, written and performed by Paige Hernandez with music by Nick the 1da.
Think you know all about fairy tales? Stink again.
What do you get when you take fairy tale classics and turn them on their heads? How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be A Really Ugly Duck, Cinderella snubbing Rumpelstiltskin or The Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime. Based on the award-winning book, don’t miss this hilarious parody sure to crack up kids and parents alike.
(And watch out for the falling cow patties as you enter the theater!)
Curious, energetic and talkative CJ spends his Sundays with his Nana, who moves through the busy bustle of the big city at a decidedly different drumbeat. After the Reverend at Nana’s church challenges CJ to “see with more than eyes,” he starts to discover that there’s more to witness on their weekly bus trip down the city’s main thoroughfare than he ever realized before. With colorful characters and big-city beats, CJ gains new perspective on his neighbors as they travel to the “Last Stop on Market Street.” And your young theatergoers will, too.
PREMIUM EVENT SHOW! Rose members receive discounted tickets.
Celebrate the season with The Rose Theater’s fantastically frosty take on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This new holiday production of the beloved Broadway musical will whisk you away to a wintery wonderland, where your family will find the familiar fable of Cinderella; a young woman who overcomes the frozen hearts of her family with the warmth of her hope and determination – and of course, a little help from her Fairy Godmother! With sparkling sets, cozy costumes, and snowy special effects, this princess tale will prove to be the perfect present for everyone on your nice list this holiday season.
PREMIUM EVENT SHOW! Rose members receive discounted tickets.
Join Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and all of your other favorite characters in the Beast’s castle for an escape to a world where redemption starts with learning how to love and how to be loved. A world where beauty is not just skin deep and Belle sees the human behind the façade of Beast’s curse.
FIRST STAGE PRE-K SHOW! Rose members receive discounted tickets.
What happens when a new toy joins the toy box? Bella the Ballerina and Teddy the Teddy Bear welcome Milo, a new Wooden Duck. They teach Milo classic games like Jacks, Hide and Seek, and many more. These three heroes move very differently from one another and must find creative ways to play together as they forge a friendship. In this interactive show for very young children, Milo and the audience learn that play is more fun when everyone is included.
FIRST STAGE PRE-K SHOW! Rose members receive discounted tickets.
Join Park Ranger Glow on an adventure in the woods! Audiences will hear crickets, sit on moss, smell the pines, and be immersed in gentle darkness so the fireflies can finally come out and play. Featuring shadow puppetry and sensory-filled moments of audience interaction, Firefly transports children to a place of wonder and beauty.
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Rose members receive 4 FREE tickets to each of the SIX member event shows during the 2022-23 season shows! MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW!
The Rose is ready to present a season full of magic and memories!
As we raise the curtain on another season, we want to welcome you back
to everything you have come to expect from The Rose. JOIN TODAY!
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2022-23 Member Events
The SpongeBob Musical – Aug. 26 – Sept. 18, 2022
Popularity Coach – Oct. 7 – 23, 2022
The Lightning Thief – Jan. 20 – Feb. 5, 2023
Havana Hop – Feb. 10 – 19, 2023
The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales – Mar. 10 – Mar. 26, 2023
Last Stop on Market Street – Apr. 14 – 30, 2023
2022-23 Premium Events
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Nov. 25 – Dec. 18, 2022
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast – June 2 – 25, 2023
2022-23 First Stage Events
Ode to Toy – Oct. 29 – Nov. 13, 2022
Firefly – Mar. 25 – Apr. 8, 2023
(Download PDF Calendar)
View the 2022-23 Season Brochure
