The Arts Academy Presents their 2026 Middle School Musical,
She Persisted
She Persisted, The Musical is the trailblazing, Theatre for Young Audiences new musical, based on the best-selling children's book written by Chelsea Clinton and beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Boiger.
Fourth-grader Naomi's field trip to a Women's History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history. From activists to athletes, artists and more, the musical features the stories of female trailblazers such as Harriet Tubman, Virginia Apgar, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Sonia Sotomayor.
Directed by Ms. Kelly Beuth
Music Directors Mr. Alexander Hughes and Ms. Lauren Estep
Choreography by Ms. Nicole Jones
Performances on Thursday and Friday, November 19th and 20th , 2026 at 9:50 AM
Friday, November 20th, 2026 at 7 PM and Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 2 PM.
Tickets are $5 for Students and Senior Citizens, and $10 for adults.
Tickets can be purchased on our school's website at buffaloschools.org/artsacademy or directly at the box office at the school.
For more information, please call the school at 716-816-4220.
