The Independent
The Zion Junior Theater of La Verkin City is proud to announce their latest show, Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.,” at the Hurricane Fine Arts Building, located at 92 South 100 West in Hurricane. The show will run July 9, 10, 11, and 13 at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee July 11 at 2 p.m.
When Agrabah street rat Aladdin falls in love with Princess Jasmine, will a sidekick monkey named Abu, a magic carpet, and an all-powerful genie and sheer wit get him the girl of his dreams? Join the amazing cast for a music-filled night in Agrabah. You’re in for a fun-filled, magical night!
Written by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Jim Luigs with music by Alan Menken, “Aladdin Jr.” is a musical in one act adapted from the Disney movie, “Aladdin.” It features several songs from the movie, including “Arabian Nights,” “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” It also includes characters from the movie including Genie, Jafar, Iago, and Razoul as well as some additional characters, including Prince Baba of Ganoush and Prince Formerly Known as the Artist.
Zion Junior Theater of La Verkin city was founded in 2010 by Sherri Behunin who saw a great need to develop the youth in her city. Founded in 2010, the theatrical group produces quality junior productions utilizing the talent of kids from 8 to17 years of age. Previous productions include other musicals like “Dear Edwina, Jr.” In preparing this season’s production, the cast members have each put in almost 100 hours of rehearsal, and Behunin, who is a teacher at La Verkin Elementary, has put in much more than that. Family tickets are $20. Individual tickets are $5 for attendees ages 12 and older and $3 for younger attendees.
For more information about the show or the Zion Junior Theater, please contact Behunin at (435) 632-9734.
