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Summer Theatre Preview: The Best San Diego Shows For Kids

Summer doesn't just have to be about outdoor adventures. Step away from the sand and ocean and into the theater!

By Lenya McGrath June 10, 2015

Summer doesn’t just have to be beach visits and days by the pool. Treat the kids to something new and introduce them them to the magic of the stage. From stories of rags to riches, travelling the ocean on a giant peach or even a little dose of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, you’ll soon have your little ones cheering from their seats as they turn into mini theatre buffs. Read on for the top picks of the best shows this summer.

James and The Giant Peach

The beloved Roald Dahl classic get a stage treatment from the Star Repertory Theatre. This tale of a orphaned English boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant peach is one of adventure, friendship and hope! Your kiddos will love the quirky characters with oversized personalities as well as the catchy broadway style tunes . It's worth keeping in mind Roald Dahl writes for older readers, so we think this show it's best suited for little peaches 7 and up.

July 3 - July 12
Tickets: TBD

AVO Playhouse
303 Main St.
Vista, Ca 92083
(760) 639-6199
Online: starrepertorytheatre.com

Photo Credit: Pop Culture Blog

Which of these shows do you want to see? Let us know in the Comments section below.

— Lenya McGrath