Open Arts Alliance has announced its 2026 Summerstage season, presenting three productions for student performers across elementary through high school grades. The lineup includes Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, At The Bandstand, and Chicago: Teen Edition, with programming scheduled from late June through early August at several local venues.
The season begins with Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, which will be offered in two separate sessions to accommodate participation. The first session will run from June 29 through July 10, followed by a second session from July 13 through July 24. The program is open to students in grades one through six. Rehearsals for both sessions will take place at the Greenwich Arts Council, located at 299 Greenwich Avenue. Performances are scheduled to be held at Round Hill Community Church.
The production is based on the Disney stage adaptation designed for younger performers, featuring a condensed format that introduces students to structured rehearsal processes, ensemble coordination, and staged performance within a limited timeframe. Participation is organized by session, with each group working independently through the rehearsal and performance cycle.
Following Aladdin KIDS, Open Arts Alliance will present At The Bandstand, also for students in grades one through six. This program is scheduled as a one-week session running from July 27 through July 31. Rehearsals will again be held at the Greenwich Arts Council, with a final performance taking place at Christ Church Greenwich.
At The Bandstand is structured as a musical revue centered on mid-20th-century popular music. The program includes songs such as “Rockin’ Robin,” “Splish Splash,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” and “Great Balls of Fire,” with students participating in a performance format that combines singing, movement, and group staging.
For older students, Chicago: Teen Edition will be offered as a two-week intensive program from July 19 through August 1. The program is open to students in grades seven through twelve. Rehearsals are scheduled for Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All rehearsals will take place at the Greenwich Arts Council. Performances will be held at the Bendheim Performing Arts Center at the Mid-Westchester Jewish Community Center.
The teen edition of Chicago is adapted for younger performers and follows a more extended rehearsal schedule than the programs offered for elementary grades. The format allows participants to work through a full-length musical structure, including ensemble numbers and character-driven scenes, within a defined rehearsal period.
All three productions are part of Open Arts Alliance’s Summerstage programming, which forms one of the organization’s three primary seasonal offerings, alongside fall and spring sessions. Each season is structured with distinct program goals related to performance, music, and dance instruction.
Rehearsals for all Summerstage productions will be based at the Greenwich Arts Council, establishing a central location for instruction and preparation. Performances will take place at a range of venues, including Round Hill Community Church, Christ Church Greenwich, and the Bendheim Performing Arts Center, extending the program’s footprint across multiple community spaces.
Registration for the 2026 Summerstage season is currently open through Open Arts Alliance’s website.
Open Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Greenwich. The organization provides performing arts programming for young people, with an emphasis on structured instruction and public performance opportunities across its seasonal offerings.
