WYO PLAY to present original production: ‘Dinosaur Rock Musical: A Jukebox Journey Through Time’

Fans of classic rock and prehistoric creatures are invited to the “Dinosaur Rock Musical: A Jukebox Journey Through Time,” coming to the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Sept. 6-7.

Billed by the WYO Theater as the “perfect combination of music, dinosaur facts and the magic of theater,” the locally produced show was written by Grace and Ian Cannon-Wallace with music direction by Stephanie Neujahr.

The production blends well-known rock hits from the 1960s through the 1980s, including “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf with rewritten lyrics celebrating dinosaurs.

According to a release, this original script follows siblings Ella and Thea as they face the challenges of growing up. A magical journey into a dinosaur-filled realm helps them rediscover their bond and embrace their love of the prehistoric past.

Performers include the Young Theatre Makers Ensemble, a WYO PLAY program featuring middle and high school theater artists.

Before each show, representatives from the Natural History Museum of Wyoming at Sheridan College and Science Kids will offer fossil displays, hands-on activities and educational opportunities.

Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center. Tickets cost $9 for children 12 and younger, $12 for students and $16 for adults.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wyotheater.com.