Last Stop on Market Street

The fabulous theater company, Young People’s Theatre, is presenting a musical performance of the beloved children’s book, Last Stop on Market Street!

Here is a little information about the show:

written by CHERYL L. WEST
based on the book by MATT DE LA PEÑA
illustrations by CHRISTIAN ROBINSON
music composed by LAMONT AND PARIS DOZIER

co-directed by TUESDAI B. PERRY & RANDY WHITE
choreographed by TUESDAI B. PERRY
music direction by CAMERON TRAGESSER
stage managed by MIA MACCARELLA

Plunked down in Nana’s unfamiliar neighborhood, seven year old CJ discovers friendship, empathy and joy in unexpected places.

Adapted from Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson’s celebrated picture book, the Newberry Award-winning Last Stop on Market Street features music and lyrics by Paris Ray Dozier and his father, Lamont Dozier, writer of Motown hits like Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and The Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love.”

YPT is proud to conclude its 2023-24 season with this hip-hoppin’, toe-tappin’ musical joyride about finding beauty in everyday city life!

Saturdays at 11am & 1:30pm
Sundays at 1:30pm

Downstairs Mainstage at The Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N. Lincoln Avenue)
Best enjoyed by audience members ages 4 and up.
Show runs 1 hour.