MCPKids! wishes to invite you to their upcoming production of Disney’s The Lion King JR. Marquis Sponsors include Great Falls Federal Credit Union and Levey, Wagley, Putman and Eccher, Attorneys at Law. Additional sponsors are Kennebec Savings Bank (MCPKids! Leading Sponsor); Winthrop Fuel Company and Great Falls Federal Credit Union (Cultural Education Sponsors); Tex Tech Industries, MTAB Painting and Mills Family Monmouth Lights (MCPKids! Season Sponsors); Winthrop YMCA (Summer Season Sponsor) and the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union and Readfield Insurance Agency (MCP Season Sponsors).
The show is under the direction of Danny Gay with Jason Giacomazzo (Music Director), Amy Hamlin (Assistant Director), Gina Hesse (Choreographer), Tim MacLeod (Producer) and Keith Mercik (Sound Operator). Lion King JR. will run July 17-19, 2026. Showtimes are 7:00 pm Friday July 17th and 2 pm Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th. All shows are at the WInthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Rd, Winthrop, ME 04364. Tickets are $10 (adults) and $5 (students).
The Lion King JR. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands , Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar. The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the 1994 film such as “Hakuna Matata” and the Academy Award winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.
Disney’s The Lion King JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International (www.MTIshows.com). For more information or to reserve tickets for this show, please visit www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, email our box office at mcpboxoffice@gmail.com or call 207-370-9566.