Press Release from Orlando Family Stage
Florida Children’s Book Festival Announces 2026 Author Lineup, New Performances, and Partnerships with WUCF and Writer’s Block Bookstore
Families can also look forward to Lilly and the Pirates The Musical, a high spirited theatrical adventure that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the thrill of diving into the unknown. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, and co-commissioned by Orlando Family Stage, the play follows Lilly, a young explorer who refuses to believe that the world is as small or predictable as the grownups around her insist. When a mysterious map and an unexpected voyage send her across the sea, Lilly discovers an unforgettable crew of pirates who challenge her to be brave, trust her instincts, and chart her own course.
During the festival weekend, audiences will have opportunities to meet members of the creative team, explore how books are transformed into theatrical worlds, and participate in activities that invite kids to imagine their own adventures on the high seas. Lilly and the Pirates The Musical runs at Orlando Family Stage from February 20 to March 20.
LILLY AND THE PIRATES: THE MUSICAL
Book by John Maclay and Will Eno, Lyrics by John Maclay and Brett Ryback, Music by Brett Ryback. Adapted from LILLY AND THE PIRATES by Phillis Root (C) 2010 All Rights Reserved. Orchestrations and Arrangements by Brett Ryback