Broadway Junior | SKU: HL00218175

Dear Edwina Jr. Showkit

Name: Dear Edwina Jr. Showkit
Brand: Broadway Junior
SKU: HL00218175
Price: 695.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG CAN WE PERFORM THIS SHOW?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

CAN I PERFORM THE SAME SHOW THE NEXT YEAR AND JUST PURCHASE THE RIGHTS SINCE I ALREADY HAVE THE MATERIALS?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

CAN I VIDEOTAPE THE PERFORMANCE?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Honk! JR.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

The remaining shows do not allow videotaping. Parents cannot tape, even just for their own personal in-home use. It has nothing to do with how the tape would be used, not being sold, etc. It all comes down to legal copyright rights. Here is how Music Theatre International explains it:

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

CAN I POST A VIDEO OF OUR PERFORMANCE ON YOUTUBE?
There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

I HAVE A FEW STUDENTS WHO WERE IN THE 9TH GRADE LAST YEAR AND ARE GOING INTO THE 10TH GRADE. CAN I STILL ALLOW THEM TO PERFORM IN THE SHOW?
No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

CAN I PERFORM ONLY CERTAIN MUSICAL NUMBERS FROM THE SHOW?
No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.

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Note: MTI requires that performances must be done by accredited schools using students only. Sorry, orders cannot be processed for Community Theatres, Children's Theatres, or Performing Arts schools that do not have an academic curriculum.

Duration: 60 minutes

Overview / Synopsis

Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming Broadway Junior musical filled with humor, catchy songs, and positive life lessons for young performers and audiences alike. Created by the team behind Junie B. Jones The Musical, this charming “show-within-a-show” celebrates friendship, confidence, kindness, and growing up.

The story follows Edwina Spoonapple, an enthusiastic advice giver who hosts her own neighborhood variety show called Advice-a-Palooza. Alongside her friends, Edwina answers letters from kids and families while sharing practical advice through energetic musical numbers and fun theatrical performances.

From trying new foods and making friends to handling everyday challenges, Dear Edwina JR. combines humor and heart in a way that resonates especially well with elementary and middle school performers. The show’s uplifting message and flexible casting make it a favorite for schools and youth theatre programs.

Why teachers choose Dear Edwina JR.: This Broadway Junior musical offers flexible casting, positive themes, approachable production requirements, and many featured opportunities for young performers to shine.

Dear Edwina Jr Director Notes

Dear Edwina Jr is one of the most approachable Broadway Junior titles for schools looking for smaller-scale productions with lots of personality and featured student opportunities. The revue-style structure allows many performers to shine in individual moments.

Because the production relies more on charm and character than large technical elements, schools often find it ideal for beginning programs or limited budgets.

Quick Production Notes

Vocal Difficulty: Moderate
Choreography Difficulty: Low to Moderate
Set Complexity: Low
Ensemble Flexibility: Excellent
Best For: Smaller programs and first-time middle school productions

Best Fit for Schools That...

want many featured student moments
need manageable production requirements
have limited stage or technical resources
enjoy upbeat family-friendly humor

Performance and Production Appeal

Dear Edwina JR. works especially well for schools looking for a family-friendly production with simple staging possibilities and strong ensemble participation. The “show-within-a-show” format allows directors flexibility in staging, choreography, costumes, and cast distribution.

The production also gives students opportunities to develop confidence in singing, acting, public speaking, and ensemble performance while reinforcing positive social messages about kindness, empathy, and friendship.

Cast of Characters

Dear Edwina JR. includes featured roles for Edwina and her friends, along with many supporting and ensemble opportunities that can be doubled or expanded depending on cast size.

View Dear Edwina Jr. Cast of Characters

Musical Numbers and Audio Sample

Dear Edwina JR. features upbeat, humorous, and heartfelt musical numbers that are especially enjoyable for younger performers and family audiences.

Listen to a Dear Edwina JR. Musical Sample

Processing and Licensing Timeline

Processing Reminder: Broadway Collection musicals may take about 1 week to process because a separate licensing contract must be signed. Please plan ahead when ordering this show for your school production.

Extra Actor Scripts

Most Broadway Junior ShowKits include actor scripts for the cast, but larger productions may need additional copies. If your cast exceeds the included quantity, or if you need scripts for understudies, stage managers, or classroom use, extra actor scripts may be helpful.

Not sure how many scripts to order? Read our guide: How Many Scripts Come With a Broadway Junior ShowKit?.

Still Choosing a Broadway Junior Show?

Still choosing a show? Compare popular options in our guide: Best Broadway Junior Musicals for Middle School.

Why Order Dear Edwina JR. from Teton Music?

Teton Music helps schools order Broadway Junior ShowKits with fast, responsive service and educator-focused support. We understand that directors often need help with purchase orders, licensing timelines, script quantities, and production planning.

As a family-run music company serving schools nationwide, Teton Music provides personal support designed to help educators feel confident throughout the rehearsal and ordering process.

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Credits

Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich

FAQ: Dear Edwina JR. ShowKit

Is Dear Edwina JR. a good musical for elementary or middle school?

Yes. Dear Edwina JR. is especially popular with elementary and middle school programs because it combines positive themes, approachable staging, flexible casting, and fun musical numbers.

How long is Dear Edwina JR.?

Dear Edwina JR. runs approximately 60 minutes, making it ideal for school and youth theatre productions.

Who can perform Dear Edwina JR.?

Broadway Junior performances must be done by accredited schools using students only. Orders cannot be processed for community theatres or non-academic programs.

Does Dear Edwina JR. work well for larger casts?

Yes. Dear Edwina JR. includes flexible ensemble opportunities and many supporting roles that can be doubled or expanded for larger school productions.

It's a beautiful summer day in Paw Paw, Michigan, and all the neighborhood kids are on their way to Edwina Spoonapple's house. Edwina, creator and star of The Dear Edwina Show, anxiously awaits her cast and crew as they introduce themselves to us ("Paw Paw, Michigan"). Finally, the kids arrive at Edwina's, ready to start the weekly episode of The Dear Edwina Show, where folk from around the world send letters to Edwina Spoonapple in hopes of receiving her invaluable advice.

Today, Edwina is especially excited and even more bossy than usual; the talent scout from the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival (the biggest advice-giving convention ever!) will see the show... and their act might have a chance to fill in the slot abandoned by Dr. Joyce Brothers! Alas, right before showtime, one of Edwina's cast members breaks his leg. Who will fill in for this all-important episode? Bobby, the new neighbor next-door, arrives with brownies from his mom. After introducing her siblings, who are playing the drums and piano, Edwina instantly drafts him to perform; Bobby, however, is immobilized by stage fright.

A crestfallen Edwina tells Bobby about the wonderful accomplishments of her three siblings and of their ribbons or report cards tacked up on her parents' fridge. Her talent, however, has no tangible award... except for the chance to go to Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival ("Up on the Fridge"). Bobby is convinced. He joins the show.

The show begins with the full cast, a wheelbarrow full of letters and "Dear Edwina," promising with song and dance that their marvelous Edwina can answer any problem posed. The first letter is introduced along with a cast member, Scott's, bumbling admission of his adoration of Edwina ("Here Comes a Letter"). In "Aphrodite," the letter-writer explains how her brother is a picky eater; she begs for Edwina's advice. Edwina invites the rock group, Susie and the Napkins, to explain that it's not what one eats, but what one says, that allows one to be polite ("Say No, Thank You").

Becky, cheerleader of the Paw Paw Wildcats, gives "Becky's Cheer" to remind the talent scout from Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival that Edwina is the best. "Another Letter" is sung in preparation of moving on. Scott, however, has a special letter that he wants Edwina to read. She chooses a different letter and, in "Abigail," the letter's author tells us of the woes concerning her obnoxious brother. Edwina illustrates a solution with the story of her scary Uncle Vladimir from Transylvania in "Frankenguest," where Frankenguest is just about the rudest guest one could have at a birthday party.

In order to choose the next letter, cast member, Kelli, performs the "Poshkonozovich Dance." In this next letter/song "Carrie" tells about her monstrous lack of knowledge in setting a dining table. Edwina gives her solution in "Ode to Oneida," where she explains how to set a table.

With a big bow, the company takes a break from The Dear Edwina Show by the lemonade stand ("Time for Intermission"). Scott again tries to get Edwina to read his special letter, but to no avail. As the company looks for the talent scout, they discover that she's been sleeping!

All are called back to the second half of The Dear Edwina Show ("Here Come More Letters"). The first letter is from Periwinkle, who is very blue because she must move to a place where no one knows her and she is very shy ("Periwinkle"). Edwina replies with the lesson that anyone can make a person feel welcome in a new and strange place just by saying hello ("Hola, Lola"). Becky tries to wake up the lethargic talent scout with "Becky's Second Cheer."

Again, Scott tries to get Edwina to read his special letter, but yet another letter saves her. A steel band has lost all the money it's raised to go to Jamaica ("Ziggy"). Edwina explains the benefits of resisting the temptation to spend foolhardily and to save, save, save ("Put it in the Piggy")! The Dear Edwina Show ends... or tries to end ("Thanks for Coming"). Scott insists on reading his own special letter, which is about — what else — a boy who is in love with a girl who pays him no mind ("Edwina"). Edwina wants to dismiss his pleas, but the company supports Scott, and Edwina is momentarily swept away as the company gives its audience their second and true farewell ("Thanks for Coming 2)".

All is interrupted by a call from the talent scout. She wants Scott to perform the National Anthem at the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. The rest of the company, including Edwina, did not make the festival. Edwina is crushed, despite parting words of support from her exiting cast members ("Up on the Fridge – Reprise"). She is interrupted by her little sister, Katie, who has run away from the Summer Math Olympics. It turns out that she has been slighted by her jealous competitors. Edwina gives Katie the advice to be proud and remain herself despite people trying to knock her down ("Sing Your Own Song"). Katie tells Edwina to take her own advice and not let the talent scout knock her down!

Edwina expresses that what really matters is not a prize one can hold, but one's family, friends and aspirations. Lastly, the whole company sings "Hola, Lola" as an encore for Grandma and her video camera.

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Broadway Junior FAQ

Who can purchase a Showkit?

Only elementary and middle schools and authorized directors can license and purchase this Broadway Junior title. Parents may research and recommend it to to the school. High schools, youth theaters and community organizations must order through MTIshows.com

What comes in the Showkit?

BROADWAY JUNIOR/KIDS

With the MTI ShowKit™ that comes with every Broadway Junior show, there's no way to fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool.

The ShowKit™ includes*:

Director's Guide
30 Actor Scripts - For all the actors to customize and keep
Performance Accompaniment & Guide Vocal Tracks
One Piano/Vocal Score
Choreography Videos
Downloadable Resources

* Some showkits have additional or fewer components. See specific show web pages for exact contents.

THE NEW DIRECTOR'S GUIDE

We've been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director's Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director's Guide, features of the new Director's Guide include:

A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs
The Actor's Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing
Expanded resources in all production and curriculum areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced
Downloadable resources including audition materials and editable forms

Young@Part/Younger@Part

Each Showbox includes:

30 Cast Script/Vocal Books
Director's Script
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
Guide Vocals CD
Performance Tracks CD
Logo Pack CD

TRW is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two vital production resources in our Young@Part® ShowBox: choreographic videos brought to you by The Original Production (TOP), and Digital Backdrops from Broadway Media Distribution (BMD). We consider these creative elements - choreography and scenic design - as crucial to the production value of a show. Your Digital Backdrops and Choreographic Videos will be delivered digitally as soon as you've booked your Young@Part® license. We can't wait to give you access to these incredible production tools so you can see firsthand what the excitement is about.

CHOREOGRAPHIC GUIDE VIDEOS BY TOP

TOP Choreographic Videos provide step-by-step instruction from Broadway choreographers, giving you and your cast the training to execute each number in the show. Whether you use the choreography as is or adapt it for the unique needs of your cast, this thorough teaching tool is a framework for bringing memorable dance numbers to your show. TOP not only breaks down the dance sequences, but also examines the history and development of each style of movement in the show. Teachers consistently share with us how TOP has helped challenge and motivate their students, provide development for their choreographers, and bring a "wow factor" that thrills their audiences.

Do you accept school purchase orders?

Yes! Teton Music accepts school Purchase Orders (POs) for all Broadway Junior showkits and materials. You can send your PO to service@tetonmusic.com

How fast will our school receive the Showkit?

Once you pay for your Showkit, we start the process to draft your school-specific contract. We usually email you your contract within 48 business hours.

The sooner you complete, sign and email your contact, the sooner your Showkit will ship.

All Showkits are shipped by FedEx and require a signature to be released.

How long can I perform the show?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

Can I perform the same show next year and just purchase a new license?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

Can I video my performance? Can I post it online?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Honk! JR.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

Can older students (above 9th grade) or adults perform in the show?

No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

Can I only perform some songs from the show? Can I edit the script?

No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit™ materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.