Inspired by the multi-year construction project and excavation beneath the Woodruff Arts Center's Memorial Arts Building, Alliance Theatre will open the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families with three productions performed in repertory – all set underground!
The Underground Rep will feature the delightful family musicals INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE; NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE; and the world-premiere, THE GREAT ANT SLEEPOVER.
“We set out to build a space where wonder is always in season. This exciting repertory model lets us fulfill the promise of this new stage by offering families a reason to come back again and again – an open invitation to come whenever inspiration strikes, where every week holds something new to be enchanted by, and where the Alliance is a joyful part of growing up.” — Jennings Hertz Artistic Directors Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses
2025/26 Underground Rep Package
Featuring delightful family musicals Into The Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale; Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience; and world-premiere musical, The Great Ant Sleepover.
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Name A Seat on the Goizueta Stage
With the announcement of The Underground Rep, Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce another opportunity for the public to support its Imagine Campaign to make ticket prices affordable for all families and free or discounted for students. For a limited time, patrons can name a seat in the Goizueta Stage for Youth and Families, contributing to the life-changing legacy of this new stage dedicated to youth audiences.
Seats are limited! Learn more about this unique opportunity.
Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
JAN 24 – JUN 27, 2026
Written and Directed by Mark Valdez
Inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter
Presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited
Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure. All the neighborly forest animals have gathered in the rabbit’s den (under Mr. McGregor’s Garden) to throw a surprise party for Peter. And the biggest surprise of all – for the first time ever, they've invited you to join them! But the animals soon realize Mr. McGregor has terrible plans for the land around Peter's burrow. Peter must face his fears and, together with his friends, gather a community to help save his home. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages us to acknowledge our fears and work together to overcome challenges.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
FEB 21 – JUN 30, 2026
Based on Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed book by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Sam Provenzano
Children’s book author and artist Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In a Play) brings another loveable character to life in this exciting family musical. Watch as Wilbur, a clothes-loving mole rat with exceptional style, navigates the pressure to be just like everyone else. With tail-shaking tunes, empowering messages of individuality, and classic Mo Willems humor, this musical is sure to rock audiences of all ages.
The Great Ant Sleepover
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
MAY 16 – JUL 5, 2026
Book by Madhuri Shekar
Music by Christian Magby
Lyrics by Christian Albright
Inspired by the book The Great Ant Sleepover by Madhuri Shekar and illustrated by Nicole Kang Ahn
Dig into the underground world of ants in The Great Ant Sleepover, a brand-new musical based on the enchanting picture book. Join Anton on his very first night in the big kids' room, where he discovers that even brave little ants can feel a bit anxious when faced with new adventures. With playful songs and a heartwarming story by the acclaimed creative team behind the hit Alliance Theatre show The Incredible Book Eating Boy, this musical is a comforting tale of finding your place within a bustling colony. The Great Ant Sleepover celebrates the special bond between siblings and reminds us that with family by your side, even new experiences can feel like home.
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