University Children’s Theatre of Riverside opens its Spring season with the energetic Wonderland the Musical.  Wonderland is an unabashedly silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. With hip-hopping music, it is an upbeat, coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will adore! You’ll recognize some of your favorite familiar characters of Alice’s Wonderland along with meeting dozens of new ones. Adapted into a 90 minute musical by James DeVita and Bill Francoeur.

Although primarily intended for children, Wonderland also welcomes adults, who will find great enjoyment and merriment in these captivating performances.

This wonderful fun loving musical will begin Thursday, June 7. Reserved seats $12/$10 with a student/kids discount of $8 on Thursday & Sunday evenings only. Performed in Matheson Chapel on the campus of La Sierra University, 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside. For information call 951-313-1023.

With the belief that children’s lives are transformed through theatre, University Children’s Theatre of Riverside under the direction of Artistic Director Raemi Baldwin, brings a unique vision to the performance of informative, entertaining and original plays. UCT believes that the theatre inspires young people to develop the tools of communication and creativity that engender a deep appreciation of the world.

Guest performers who are Theater alumni and current students of the University of California Riverside play an especially pivotal part of the group not only as actors, but as Assistant Director, Musical Director, and Choreographers. As mentors the young actors not only stretch their performances but appreciate the experience and techniques passed on by these talented actors.