APRIL/MAY 2027

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith, Adapted by Jason Hines 

Step into a wildly imaginative world where fairy tales are turned completely upside down. This adaptation of the best-selling 1992 children’s book The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith bursts onto the stage in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud journey.

Meet The Stinky Cheese Man, cheer on a very different Ugly Duckling, watch Chicken Licken spread panic, encounter a less-than-charming Little Red Running Shorts and discover what happens when familiar favorites like Jack and the Beanstalk and The Gingerbread Man take hilariously unexpected turns. Based on the beloved 1992 children’s book, this fast-paced stage adaptation is packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, playful chaos and surprises around every corner.

Packed with irreverent humor, unexpected twists and a cast of delightfully unruly characters, this high-energy production gleefully turns classic fairy tales inside out. Familiar stories unravel, characters take over and storytelling rules are tossed aside in a playful, anything-can-happen theatrical experience.

Brought to you by Griffin Theatre, the same talented company that gave us Frindle in 2024. This one-of-a-kind show captures the book’s signature chaos and charm that delivers a nostalgic nod to its ‘90s roots while feeling fresh, surprising and completely original.

Arrive an hour early to experience One Great Saturday, a magical family afternoon with free books being given away, storytelling with pageant princesses, fun activities with the Anchorage Children’s Museum, and more. Then, stay after the show for a Milk & Cookie Reception with the cast of the performance, as well as a Cake Walk where kids can win amazing prizes!

Come ready to laugh, be surprised and see your favorite fairy tales like never before.

About Griffin Theatre Company

Established in 1988, the mission of the Griffin Theatre Company is to create extraordinary and meaningful theatrical experiences for both children and adults by building bridges of understanding between generations that instill in its audience an appreciation of the performing arts.

The Griffin is a nationally recognized producer of youth touring theatre in the United States with an audience of over 100,000 young people and adults each year. Tours have included such prestigious venues as Cleveland Playhouse Square, Tennessee Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville and the Cerritos Center for the Arts in Cerritos, California.

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