Inspired by the multi-year construction project and excavation beneath the Woodruff Arts Center's Memorial Arts Building, Alliance will open with three youth and family productions performed in repertory – all set underground!
THE UNDERGROUND REP WILL FEATURE:
INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE
A delightful family musical featuring beloved characters from the Beatrix Potter tales, a variety of original songs, and a journey down the rabbit hole.
NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
A tail-shaking musical celebration of individuality based on the Mo Willems picture book.
THE GREAT ANT SLEEPOVER
A world premiere musical about courage by the creators of The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
After a year of construction, Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce three productions that will open the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families. Inspired by the massive construction project that uncovered the dirt floor beneath the Memorial Arts Building, Alliance will open with three productions all set underground and performing in repertory from January 2026 through the summer. 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
The Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families will be a transformative space for Atlanta’s youngest patrons, featuring thoughtfully curated, year-round programming by Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center. Alliance Theatre programming on the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families will be supported by the Imagine Endowment, a permanent fund which will keep ticket prices accessible for a greatly expanded base of young audiences, provide field trip resources for Georgia schools, and support high-quality streaming productions for classrooms around the globe.
Schools can now apply online for transportation reimbursement to offset the costs of using school buses when participating in field trips to the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families. Alliance’s Imagine Endowment Campaign will ensure that the lifelong academic and mental health benefits that come with early exposure to world-class theatrical experiences are available to young audiences of all backgrounds for generations to come.
With the announcement of The Underground Rep, the Alliance 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, so learn more about this unique opportunity today.
From recent research, we know that children who have access to the arts are two times more likely to graduate college; four times more likely to participate in math and science fairs; three times more likely to win an award for school attendance; and four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. They also feel more engaged in school and more hopeful about their own futures.
“A young person leaves the theater with an increased sense of hope in their own future, and with a larger capacity for tolerance, resilience, and conscientiousness. Now that we empirically understand the impact that these arts experiences have on a child's development, it's up to us to figure out how best to scale these benefits to as many young people in our community as possible. That is the promise of the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families – a place where live theater is as accessible as it is inspirational. But we're building more than a building; with the Imagine Endowment, we're building a pathway to ensure that theatre is a birthright for every child in our community.” – Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses
Learn more about the Imagine Endowment Campaign.
Underground Rep on the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE
Musical
January 24 – June 27, 2026
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families at Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Written and Directed by Mark Valdez
Original songs by Christian Albright and Christian Magby, Brandon Bush, Annmarie Milazzo, Divinity Roxx, Jacob Ryan Smith, and Eugene Russell IV
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.
For tickets and information, visit alliancetheatre.org/burrow.
NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
Musical
February 21 – June 30, 2026
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families at Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
For tickets or information, visit alliancetheatre.org/nakedmolerat.
THE GREAT ANT SLEEPOVER
World Premiere, Musical
May 16 – July 5, 2026
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families at Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
For tickets and information, visit alliancetheatre.org/sleepover.
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.
Create your own Underground Rep package to experience all three shows (and save)!
