Center Theatre Group Sets World Premiere for The Baby-sitters Club Musical
A new stage musical adapted from Ann M. Martin’s children’s book series The Baby-sitters Club will hold its world premiere at Los Angeles‘ Center Theatre Group, according to a report by Playbill. Performances begin May 6, 2027, ahead of a May 16 opening night, followed by a four-week limited run.
The production features an original story focusing on the series’ founding members—Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey. The plot follows the characters as they return to their Connecticut hometown as 25-year-olds to honor a reunion pact, prompting reflections on identity, career, relationships, and personal fulfillment.
Creative Team and Production Leadership
The musical comes from songwriter Mark Sonnenblick, an Oscar winner for KPop Demon Hunters, and book writer Kate Wetherhead, whose credits include The Devil Wears Prada. Annie Tippe, known for her work on Octet, is directing and choreographing the production.
Production is led by TWTheatricals and Riva Marker for Linden Productions, alongside Naia Cucukov Richards, Lucy Kitada, Peter Richards for Working Barn Productions, Center Theatre Group, and Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas via their production company MountainA. Additional co-producers include Gregg Arst and Laura Kaufmann of Tanna Entertainment, as well as Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon of LD Entertainment.
“The Baby-sitters Club was a formative part of my childhood, as was musical theatre, and I feel so lucky to get to be part of bringing these two worlds together,” Natalie Portman said in a statement. “I can’t wait to share the joy these characters brought me as a kid with audiences this spring.”
Ticket Sales and Timeline
Priority Access tickets go on sale November 4, with general public sales following on November 5 through CenterTheatreGroup.org. The engagement marks the first major theatrical adaptation of the beloved literary property.
“We feel incredibly lucky that we’ve been entrusted with The Baby-sitters Club: A New Musical,” Linden Productions and TWTheatricals said in a joint statement. “We’re especially thrilled by the team we’ve brought together to make this musical. We’re creating something that is big hearted and timeless, while honoring what people love about The Baby-sitters Club.”
Frequently Asked Questions About the Production
Where will the world premiere take place?
The musical will premiere in Los Angeles under the production of Center Theatre Group.
Who wrote the book and songs for the adaptation?
Kate Wetherhead wrote the book for the musical, and Mark Sonnenblick wrote the songs.
When do tickets become available to the public?
General ticket sales open on November 5 following the Priority Access sale on November 4 at CenterTheatreGroup.org.
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