Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
April 16 – May 16, 2027
Book by Kevin del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schuckler
Based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Book Series by
Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios Films
It’s a journal, NOT a diary!
Middle school… ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg will NOT be at the bottom of the popularity chart! Save that for his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way. Jeff Kinney’s wildly popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for a story familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Recommended for: All Ages
Location: Mainstage Theatre
Show Run Time: 60 Minutes
Resource Guide: Coming soon!
Diary of A Wimpy Kid (60-minute edition) is presented by special arrangement
with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com).
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The Creative Team
- PLAYWRIGHT – Kevin Del Aguila
- MUSIC & LYRICS – Michael Mahler
- MUSIC & LYRICS – Alan Schuckler
- DIRECTOR – Sandy Boren-Barrett
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Creative Team Bios
Kevin Del Aguila
Playwright
Kevin Del Aguila – Kevin is an Emmy-winning writer, Tony-nominated actor, acclaimed director, playwright, and lyricist in New York City. He is a multi Emmy Award-winning writer of the PBS show PEG + CAT, lyricist of songs featured in the Disney animated movie STRANGE WORLD, and book-writer of the hit comedy ALTAR BOYZ (NY Outer Critics Circle Award, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk noms) which made history as one of the longest running off-Broadway musicals of all time. Kevin’s other writing works for the stage include his middle-aged superhero musical THE ASTONISHING RETURN OF THE PROTAGONISTS! (2013 NAMT Festival), musical adaptations of the DreamWorks film MADAGASCAR, the wildly popular book series DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, as well as Dav Pilkey’s DOG MAN and CAT KID COMIC CLUB books, both of which became New York Times Critic’s Picks off-Broadway.
Michael Mahler
Music & Lyrics
Michael Mahler – Michael is a Richard Rodgers Award-winning composer/lyricist, music director, and actor. His Broadway and London West End credits include Miss Saigon, for which he contributed additional lyrics. He also served as premiere English lyricist for Boublil and Schönberg’s La Revolution Francaise. Mahler’s original works as composer/lyricist include My Little Pony: A New Generation on Netflix, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, An American Tail, The Secret of My Success, October Sky (San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award), Hero (Jeff Award: New Work), Miracle (Jeff Award: New Work) The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes (Jeff Award: New Work), and Painted Alice. Acting highlights: Broadway in Chicago’s Working, Into the Woods, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jeff nomination), Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, They’re Playing Our Song, and It’s A Wonderful Life. Music Directing highlights: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Jeff Award), Parade (Jeff nomination), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jeff nomination), and Road Show (Jeff nomination). With Artists Lounge Live: Feelin’ Groovy: Michael Mahler Sings Paul Simon and Silly Love Songs: Michael Mahler Sings Paul McCartney. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and member of American Blues Theatre, Actors Equity, and ASCAP. Mahler’s songs have been featured in concerts and showcases across the globe, including an evening at The Kennedy Center. His work is available through MTI, Broadway Licensing, and Dramatic Publishing. Michael is married to actress Dara Cameron and proud father to their son Ezra.
Alan Schuckler
Music & Lyrics
Alan Schuckler – Alan wrote music, lyrics and score, and served as song producer for Showtime series Kidding, where his work was performed by Ariana Grande, Dick Van Dyke, Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener and Kesha. His songs and music production can be heard in Netflix’s My Little Pony animated feature film, co-written with frequent collaborator Michael Mahler and co-produced with Mahler and Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Carlton). Alan is the winner of the prestigious Kleban Prize in Musical Theatre; a Webby Award for sound design and original music, and the Sarah Lawrence International Audio Fiction Award, for his podcast musical Wait Wait Don’t Kill Me, written with screenwriter Dave Holstein; and the Richard Rodgers Award for his new stage musical in development The Monster, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein written with Mahler and playwright Chelsea Marcantel. His current collaborators include EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin), Oscar-nominated director/writer Shawn Levy (Arrival, Stranger Things), Tony-winning bookwriters Bob Martin (The Prom) and Itamar Moses (The Band’s Visit), and Tony-winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, Avenue Q).
Sandy Boren-Barrett
Director
Sandy Boren-Barrett – Sandy has been with Stages Theatre Company (STC) since 1990, allowing her to pursue her passion for theatre production and education, along with community building theatre serving young audiences. During her time in leadership STC has been awarded National recognition with the 2017 Harold Oaks Award for Innovative Contributions to the Field of Theatre for Young Audiences, as well as the 2018 – 50/50 Applause Award for promoting gender equity with playwrights. STC’s 2019-2020 season selection was highlighted in TYA Today Magazine as an example of “a promising increase in representation specifically in works that feature the stories of contemporary young people of color”. Sandy led an international performance tour and artistic exchange with “the egg Theatre, the Young Peoples Theatre of Theatre Royal” in Bath England. Collaboration is at the core of her work, and as an accomplished director has directed over 75 productions at STC which include many new works, dance-inspired productions, and world premieres. She directed the local premier, mainstage production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the musical which remains the highest attended production at Stages Theatre Company. Sandy remains on the Executive Committee, as former chair of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) and worked with Racially Conscious Collaboration (RCC) to gain her certification in racial equity organizational leadership.
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