Last Stop on Market Street
by Cheryl L. West
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson
With music by Paris and Lamont Dozier
Six-year-old CJ is (reluctantly) staying with his (extremely over-the-top) Nana, in a world considerably different from the one he’s used to (his phone and tablet). The disagreeable (and let’s just admit it, whiny) child is dragged on a bus ride that’s loud and gritty and weird. Guided by his veritable force-of-nature Nana, CJ travels a little closer to his roots and sees that things are not always what they seem. This is one hip-hop, eclectic, heart-thumpin’, toe-tappin’ joy ride.
“Last Stop on Market Street is what children’s theater should be. It does not talk down to its audience. It is burgeoning with wonder. If you are a kid, you’ll giggle yourself silly. If you were once a kid, you just might remember what that felt like.” -Chicago Sun Times
"Last Stop could be Hamilton Jr." ~ Star Tribune
"The music in this production was phenomenal!" ~ Family Fun Twin Cities
Type: Musical
Pages: 45
Casting Breakdown: 12 roles plus potential ensemble | Doubling possible for 6 actors
Estimated Run Time: 60-70 minutes
Audience Recommendation: All Ages
Originally co-produced by Chicago Children’s Theater and the Children’s Theatre Company in 2018
Performance tracks available
Performance licenses only available in North America