PORT ORCHARD — Popular children’s literary character Junie B. Jones is polishing her singing voice prior to opening night in Port Orchard Friday, Nov. 16.

Western Washington Center for the Arts is preparing to debut “Junie B. Jones The Musical” Nov. 16 at the Port Orchard performance center, 521 Bay St. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. on Sundays. The musical runs through Dec. 16.

The musical is adapted from the “June B. Jones” series of books by Barbara Park. Book and lyrics are by Marcy, with music by Zina Goldrich.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for youth, seniors and military. They can be purchased online at www.wwca.us. Opening night and the Friday, Nov. 30 performance are sold out.

The popular children’s character “Junie B. Jones” has her own musical, which debuts at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard on Friday, Nov. 16. (Courtesy photo)