The TexARTS Musical Theatre Academy presents, Frozen JR. Directed by Leslie McDonel with performances June 14-16. The enchanting modern Disney classic we all know and love, Frozen JR. will transport you to the magical land of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, and your favorite snowman Olaf! With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! This production is suitable for all ages.

Frozen, Jr. is a “fun for the whole family” musical experience with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee. Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. All performances at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.

Frozen is one of Broadway’s hottest titles. Based on the award-winning movie, it tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on a journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a naive snowman. Princess Anna and her friends are on a mission to find her estranged sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. The animated film Frozen ranks as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Frozen won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Let It Go”). Frozen 2 is set for release on November 22, 2019 and the national tour for Frozen the Musical is scheduled to begin in November as well. Frozen was adapted into a Junior version and the TexARTS Academy is thrilled to present this title and take Lakeway by (snow)storm!  

Directing the show is Broadway alumni, Leslie Mcdonel. Leslie is one of the teachers who leads the Musical Theatre Conservatory program at TexARTS. Leslie was a part of the Original Broadway Cast of American Idiot, the 1st National Tour of Legally Blonde, as well as on Broadway and in the 1st National tour of Hairspray. Leslie has directed shows and taught acting all across the country at Pace University, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and numerous other master classes. Cassie Eckerman serves as the Choreographer for the show. Eckerman is a long time TexARTS teacher and director who has been with TexARTS for 7 years. Now the Education Manager of the Academy, Cassie is at the head of the educational programming for TexARTS Summer Camps as well as their fall classes. Matt Bowers is the music director for Frozen. Previous credits at TexARTS include The Lion King and last summer’s musical production Shrek.