Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach logo
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach logo
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach logo
January 4 - January 26, 2020

Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book, "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

Directed by Brent Walker
Music Direction by Nicholas Roman
Choreography by Carrie Vignali Rossi

The fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit.

Roald Dahl’s "James and the Giant Peach" is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the award winning team of Pasek and Paul. Critics rave: It’s a “masterpeach!”

Photo: Kat Filipinas

Saturdays at 11am & 1pm
Sundays at 11am
Evening Performances on Thursday, January 16 & 23 at 7pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

Roald Dahl’s "James and the Giant Peach" is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the award winning team of Pasek and Paul. Critics rave: It’s a “masterpeach!”

Photo: Kat Filipinas

Cast

  • James Trotter Mia Wetzler
  • Aunt Spiker Alexandra T. Cross
  • Aunt Sponge Heather Benveniste
  • Ladahlord Neill Kelly
  • Earthworm Henry Allan
  • Ladybug Rachel Carreras
  • Spider Leslie Ann Harkins
  • Centipede Andrew McCarthy
  • Grasshopper Bob Spidale

Creative

  • Director/Scenic Design Brent Walker
  • Music Director Nicholas Roman
  • Choreographer Carrie Vignali Rossi
  • Costume Design Martha Shuford
  • Lighting Design G. "Max" Maxin IV
  • Sound Design Rich Neumann
  • Prop Design/Scenic Design Matthew Zalinski
  • Hair and Wig Design Roberto Puig
  • Stage Manager Bob Silton
  • Master Carpenter Eric Anderson
  • Producer Scott Spector