We are pleased to announce the BSS Junior School Musicals for the 2025/26 school year!
Grade 1 – 3 students will have the opportunity to perform in:
- “Anything Is Possible: A Broadway Celebration” in the Fall
- “Shrek” in the Winter/Spring
Grade 4 – 6 students will have the opportunity to perform in:
- Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the Fall
- “Into The Woods” in the Winter/Spring
“There’s nothing as amazing as a musical!”
From scripts and music to costumes, sets, and more, Explore It! is dedicated to giving young performers a truly professional experience. Our programs focus on both the personal growth of each student and the creation of a polished, high-quality production. Participants rehearse under the guidance of our talented creative team and conclude the term with live performances—both for their peers and for family and friends.
“Anything Is Possible: A Broadway Revue”
For the Fall 2025 term, Grade 1–3 students will be performing in Anything Is Possible—a joyful production that celebrates the magic of musical theatre.
This original show features songs from a wide variety of musicals, allowing us to explore all elements of performance—from singing and dancing to storytelling and character work. Selections are thoughtfully tailored to the strengths, interests, and personalities of the group, ensuring every performer has a chance to shine.
Rehearsals will run on Tuesdays, with a Performance Day in December. The registration fee includes:
- A snack at each rehearsal
- All materials, costumes, and hair & makeup
- A performance package with tickets, a photo set, video recording of the show, and more
We can’t wait to create something magical together—because with imagination, teamwork, and a love of the stage, anything is possible.
“Shrek”
For the Winter/Spring 2026 term, Grade 1–3 students will be performing in Shrek The Musical—a hilarious and heartwarming show filled with big laughs, bold characters, and a beautiful message about embracing who you are.
Based on the beloved animated film, this musical follows the unlikely hero Shrek as he sets out on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona, with a loudmouthed Donkey by his side and a host of fairy-tale creatures along the way. It’s a story full of fun and friendship that reminds us that true beauty comes from within.
Rehearsals will run on Tuesdays, with a Performance Day in May. The registration fee includes:
- A snack at each rehearsal
- All materials, costumes, and hair & makeup
- A performance package with tickets, a photo set, video recording of the show, and more
We can’t wait to bring this fairy-tale world to life—because in this swampy, silly, and spectacular story, everyone gets their happily ever after.
See the King’s Ridge School perform Shrek Jr below:
“Cinderella“
For the Fall 2025 term, Grade 4–6 students will be performing in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella—a timeless musical reimagined with a modern, empowering twist.
In this fresh take on the beloved classic, Cinderella is not just a dreamer, but a young woman who stands up for kindness, fairness, and her own voice. With themes of courage, compassion, and social justice woven throughout, this version offers a more feminist lens—where strength and self-worth take centre stage alongside glass slippers and fairy godmothers.
Featuring unforgettable characters, heartfelt humour, and a beautiful score, Cinderella invites young performers to dive into rich storytelling, strong ensemble work, and dynamic musical theatre technique.
Rehearsals will run on Mondays, with a Performance Day in December. The registration fee includes:
- A snack at each rehearsal
- All materials, costumes, and hair & makeup
- A performance package with tickets, a photo set, video recording of the show, and more
We can’t wait to bring this inspiring story to life—because with kindness, confidence, and a little bit of magic, anything is possible.
See the Roselle Park High School Theatre performance of Cinderella below – and look for the 1997 version available to stream from Disney+ for a version featuring Brandy as Cinderella!:
“Into The Woods“
For the Winter/Spring 2026 term, Grade 4–6 students will be performing in Into the Woods—a witty, moving, and magical musical that weaves together familiar fairy tales with unexpected twists.
In this reimagined storybook world, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and more beloved characters find their stories overlapping in surprising ways. As their wishes are granted, they soon discover that actions have consequences, and that the journey to “happily ever after” is more complicated—and more human—than they ever imagined.
With its clever storytelling, rich ensemble roles, and thought-provoking themes, Into the Woods offers young performers the chance to explore complex characters, build strong stage presence, and work collaboratively in an ensemble-driven production.
Rehearsals will run on Mondays, with a Performance Day in May. The registration fee includes:
- A snack at each rehearsal
- All materials, costumes, and hair & makeup
- A performance package with tickets, a photo set, video recording of the show, and more
We can’t wait to explore this unforgettable story together—because when we step into the woods with courage and curiosity, anything can happen.
See the original Broadway cast perform Into The Woods below – and look for the movie version available to stream from Disney+: