Ahoy Orlando! Lily and the Pirates the musical sets sail for Orlando Family Stage
- Shane Walton
- Feb 19
- 3 min read
For a century, Orlando Family Stage has been part of Central Florida’s cultural landscape, creating quality theatrical productions, and as they celebrate 100 years, their latest production takes to the stage.
Ahoy Orlando! Lily and the Pirates the musical sets sail for Orlando Family Stage from February 20 - March 15, bringing imagination to life with whimsical sets, songs, and sea-worthy surprises
Based on the book by the same title by Phyllis Root, this brand-new musical was developed by Orlando Family Stage in partnership with First Stage (Milwaukee, WI).
A fearless, funny adventure about books, bravery, and the wildest pirates you will ever meet.
Lilly is ten years old and worried about just about everything. To keep her concerns at bay, she diligently records them in her worry book.
While her non-worrying scientist parents set off in search of a rare fruit fly, Lilly stays behind with her eccentric great-uncle, a retired librarian with a few secrets and disappearing books. But when news arrives that her parents are shipwrecked, Lilly must confront her biggest fear –water– and set sail for the legendary Shipwreck Islands. Along the way, she battles doubts, discovers courage, and outsmarts a band of hilarious, treasure-obsessed pirates who may or may not be as fearsome as they seem to save her parents.
Lilly and the Pirates is a whimsical musical adventure filled with swashbuckling humor, clever wordplay, and unexpected heart. It’s a story about bravery, the quiet kind that grows when we do the thing we thought we could not. It is also a joyful ode to books, libraries and access to books, and the power of story to guide us when the map runs out.
Keep up to date with the latest theater and performing arts news from Orlando. Discover an endless choice of entertainment on the stage each day, with an impressive choice of venues, including Dr Phillips Center, The Ren, Orlando Family Stage, Winter Park Playhouse, Theater West End, Funny Bone Comedy Club, SAK Comedy Lab, and more.
Perfect for families who love mystery, adventure, and a plucky underdog, this production is a celebration of imagination, curiosity, and the wild journeys that begin with one bold step.
Adapted for the stage by John Maclay (previous Orlando Family Stage productions Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Spaceand Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever), Will Eno (Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright) and Brett Ryback (Arthur & Friends Make A Musical!)
Lilly and the Pirates takes place select dates from February 20 – March 15, 2026
Tickets
For tickets and more information: https://orlandofamilystage.com/show/lilly-and-the-pirates/
Box Office
Email boxoffice@orlandofamilystage.com, call (407) 896-7365, or visit in person at 1001 E. Princeton Street Orlando.
Box Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. On performance days falling on weekends, the Box Office opens at noon and closes after the last performance.
Orlando Family Stage in partnership with the University of Central Florida, is a professional theatre with a mission to empower young people to be brave and empathetic by creating quality theatrical experiences.
With its first performances in 1926, Orlando Family Stage is the eighth iteration of the original theatre company and has operated for the past 25 years as Florida’s only professional theatre dedicated to young audiences.
Orlando Family Stage’s award-winning Youth Academy provides classes and camps for students, along with professional development opportunities for teachers.
Housed in a three-theatre complex in Orlando’s Loch Haven Park, Orlando Family Stage is also home to the University of Central Florida’s MFA in Theatre for young Audiences graduate program.
Orlando Family Stage exists on the traditional land of the Timucua and Seminole peoples past and present. With gratitude, we honor the land itself and its stewards throughout the generations.
To learn more, visit orlandofamilystage.com
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