The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association is delighted to announce its upcoming Young Peoples Theatre production of Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr., a magical retelling of the beloved classic—told through the eyes of toymaker Geppetto.
In this touching and humorous musical, audiences will follow Geppetto (Finley Schmidt-Monee) as he navigates the ups and downs of parenthood after the Blue Fairy (Ella Nitschke-Kankakee) brings his wooden puppet to life. Featuring timeless favorites like “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” this family-friendly production also includes a host of new songs by Grammy and Oscar Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell).
Geppetto’s journey leads him beyond his quiet toyshop and into a world of lively characters—including the cunning Stromboli (Aidan Troendle-St. Anne) and a raucous troupe of Roustabouts—as he searches for his runaway son, Pinocchio (Ashton Lamont-Bourbonnais). Along the way, he learns that being a father means embracing imperfection and loving unconditionally.
With a cast full of whimsical roles—from Fairies and Roustabouts to the iconic Pinocchio and Geppetto—My Son Pinocchio Jr. promises an enchanting experience for theatergoers of all ages.

Website: http://www.kvta.org

Dates: Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 PM.

Location: Performances will be held at the Lincoln Cultural Center, located at 240 Warren Avenue in Kankakee.

Tickets are available now at www.KVTA.org or by calling the box office at 815-935-8510. If any tickets remain, they will also be available at the door.

Admission: $15.00 per Ticket