Amelia Ickes of Belmont Takes the Stage in Boston's Children's Theatre's Production of Stuart Little - The Musical

January 9, 2015 (Boston, MA)-- He sings! He dances! He goes sailing in Central Park! He’s Stuart Little- the tiny mouse with a big personality and an even bigger sense of adventure. Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) is proud to present this charming, engaging and hilarious production of STUART LITTLE-THE MUSICAL featuring the talents of 14-year old Amelia Ickes of Belmont. The production runs from January 31 through February 8 at the Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge.

Playing the role of ‘Dr. Carey’ the dentist in STUART LITTLE-THE MUSICAL, Amelia was most recently seen as ‘Rosie’ in Bye Bye Birdie at the First Church of Belmont where she has also appeared in The Sound of Music, Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man and Godspell. She has played the ‘Evil Coachman’ in Pinocchio and ‘Marian’ in Robin Hood at Summer Fenn and she was in The Wizard of Oz at Shady Hill School. Amelia is a freshman at Belmont High School.

In this family-friendly musical, audiences will meet Stuart Little, a small mouse born into a human family in New York City with his brother George and the family’s spiteful cat Snowbell. Based on the classic children’s book by E.B. White, STUART LITTLE- THE MUSICAL follows the little mouse as he bravely navigates his way in a human world.

“Boston Children’s Theatre has always been committed to providing a welcoming and creative environment for people of all ages to experience live theatre,” explained BCT Executive Artistic Director Burgess Clark. “When children enter the theater for the first time and see their favorite book magically come to life on stage, it is a feeling that cannot be described. I chose Stuart Little for that very reason. It’s a perfect title to introduce children to the wonders of theater and to help foster a potentially life long love and appreciation of the arts. It’s also incredibly funny and entertaining!”

STUART LITTLE- THE MUSICAL is directed by visiting artist Peter Ellenstein, an award-winning director, producer and educator. Ellenstein comes from a theatrical family and has spent 35 years in professional theatre, film and television as an Artistic Director, Producing Director, producer, director, consultant, actor and teacher. For the last 20 plus years he has held leadership positions in prominent theatres and academic organizations and consulted with many theatres and educational institutions, most recently as the Artistic Director of the William Inge Center for the Arts in Independence, Kansas. The production also features choreography by Nicole Soriano and musical direction by Mindy Cimini. STUART LITTLE- THE MUSICAL is based on the book by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette with music by Ronna Frank and lyrics by Joseph Robinette and Ronna Frank.

STUART LITTLE- THE MUSICAL will be performed at the Cambridge YMCA, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. Performances are January 31 at 2 pm, February 1 at 2 pm and 4 pm, and February 7 and 8 at 2 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $27 and can be purchased by visiting www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or calling the BCT Box Office at 617-424-6634, x222. Grandparents Packages are also available that include 2 tickets to the show, a special souvenir and a photo with the cast. School matinee performances are also on sale through the BCT Box Office. STUART LITTLE- THE MUSICAL is supported by BCT’s 2014-2015 Presenting Sponsor WGBH.

About Boston Children’s Theatre

For over 60 years, Boston Children’s Theatre has served as one of the regions premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children’s Theatre, BCT’s mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children’s Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive, and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England.