Past Summer Programs
Riverside Theatre Arts produced thirteen musicals in our ten years of business.
Happily: The Musical (Rising Stars Edition) - July 2019
This was the first production of award-winning musical “Happily” to be performed by middle school and high school students. Our cast was the first to play brand new roles in this original musical.
Wicked Wonderlands - August 2019
This original musical was a blend of Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and the Wizard of Oz. Cast members learned an original score to bring these famous characters to life.
Mary Poppins Jr. - June 2018
Mary Poppins Jr. was performed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY. We were proud to be one of the first companies to perform this newly released title from MTI.
Legally Blonde Jr. - July 2018
Legally Blonde Jr. was performed at Cornwall Central Middle School in Cornwall, NY. Legally Blonde Jr. was another new release that we were so proud to produce. This performance was one of our most well-attended shows.
Honk! Jr. - June 2017
Honk! Jr. was performed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY. This fun, family-friendly musical is an adaptation of the Ugly Duckling folktale. Our students were directed by Broadway alumni, Luis Villabon.
Beauty & the Beast Jr. - July 2017
Beauty & the Beast Jr. was performed at Cornwall Central Middle School in Cornwall, NY. This classic musical was beautifully performed by one of our largest casts.
Dear Edwina Jr. - June 2016
Dear Edwina Jr. was performed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY. This musical is all about giving advice and putting on a show with your friends. Our students shared valuable lessons with their audience.
Once Upon a Mattress Jr. - July 2016
Once Upon a Mattress Jr. was performed at Cornwall Central Middle School in Cornwall, NY. This Broadway classic was a huge success for our students. Our performers always shine in musical comedies.
Seussical Jr. - July 2015
Seussical Jr. was performed at Cornwall Central Middle School in Cornwall, NY. Our students took advantage of this show’s whimsical nature to make bold choices and leave the audience in awe.
Wicked in Wonderland - June 2015
Wicked in Wonderland was performed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY. At the start of Riverside, we produced original musicals exclusively. This workshop was a mash-up of the Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland that was later revised into the original children’s show “Wicked Wonderlands”.
Villains and Heroes - June 2014
Villains and Heroes was performed at The Railroad Playhouse in Newburgh, NY. This mash-up was a combination of The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Aladdin, and 101 Dalmatians. Cast members were all treated to amazing face-paint to help the show come to life.
Annie and the Newsies - June 2013
Annie and the Newsies was performed in the Walter Reade at the Storm King School in Cornwall, NY. This mash-up took the similar stylings of the musicals Annie and Newsies and put the characters into one abbreviated story.
Peter Pan: Flight to Neverland - June 2012
Our very first musical, Peter Pan: Flight to Neverland, was an adaptation written by co-founder Livi Perrone. We brought in professional adult actors to play the lead roles and students had the opportunity to fill out the ensembles. They played fairies, pirates, lost boys, and more!