This musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book follows CJ, who is (reluctantly) staying with his (extremely over-the-top) Grandma, who helps him get to know her neighborhood, and learn that things are not always what they seem.
Last Stop on Market Street
March 2024
Directed by Rebecca Burcher
By Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West
Music and lyrics by Lamont Dozier and Paris Ray Dozier
Digital recording and underscoring by Paris Ray Dozier
Originally co-commissioned and produced by the Chicago Children’s Theatre
and the Children’s Theatre Company
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Six-year-old CJ is (reluctantly) staying with his (extremely over-the-top) Nana, in a world considerably different from the one he’s used to (his phone and tablet). The disagreeable (and let’s just admit it, whiny) CJ is dragged on a bus ride that’s loud and gritty and a Very New Experience. Guided by his veritable force-of-nature Nana, he travels a little closer to his roots and sees that things are not always what they seem. This is one hip-hop, eclectic, heart-thumpin’, toe-tapppin’ joy ride!
Accessible performances: March 16th and 17th
With ASL interpretation on March 17th (3:00)
Open Captions on March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
Audio Description available March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
Phone: (216) 264-9680
Email: info@talespinnercle.org
2024/03/09 - 2024/03/17
Additional time info:
All performances at TCT are Pay-What-You-Choose, and all are intentionally designed to be sensory friendly/relaxed, with tools such as noise reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidgets, a dedicated quiet space, trigger warnings for sound, lights, and movement, and a multi-sensory lobby display available before and after the show.
Pre-Play tours are available 20 minutes prior to the start of the show, where any patron can be guided through the stage, meet actors, touch props, and see the set up close.
Accessible performances: March 16th and 17th
With ASL interpretation on March 17th.
Open Captions on March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
Audio Description available March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
Rainey Institute Hough Campus
1705 E. 55th Street, Cleveland, OH 44105
Two parking lots for Rainey’s Hough Campus are located off of Whittier Avenue.
All performances at TCT are Pay-What-You-Choose, and all are intentionally designed to be sensory friendly/relaxed, with tools such as noise reducing headphones, sunglasses, fidgets, a dedicated quiet space, trigger warnings for sound, lights, and movement, and a multi-sensory lobby display available before and after the show.
Pre-Play tours are available 20 minutes prior to the start of the show, where any patron can be guided through the stage, meet actors, touch props, and see the set up close.
Accessible performances: March 16th and 17th
With ASL interpretation on March 17th.
Open Captions on March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
Audio Description available March 16th (1:00) and 17th (3:00)
A Know-Before-You-Go guide for Rainey Institute will be available on our website beginning the Wednesday before the first performance, which has images and information about navigating the space.
A scene-by-scene breakdown of Last Stop on Market Street will be available on our website beginning the Thursday before the first performance, which has images and information about each scene in the show.
Pre-show audio description will be available on our website March 11th.