It’s Offi-Shell! Spells of the Sea is going to the Kennedy Center!

We are THRILLED to announce that Spells of the Sea will open the Kennedy Center 2024-2025 Season!!

Discover Magic and Courage in “Spells of the Sea”

Spells of the Sea is a captivating musical journey of a young girl’s fearless quest against all odds to find a magical cure for her father; blending heart, humor, and enchantment into a tale of resilience and belief.

When Finley Frankfurter’s father, a famed fisherman, is struck by the Big Bad Sickness of the Sea she embarks on an extraordinary quest for a cure. Spells of the Sea is a new musical that charts Finley’s journey—a tale of fear, wonder, and the search for the elixir of life.

This enchanting family musical blends laughter, magic and music to tell a coming-of-age story about facing fears, embracing emotions, and the power of self-belief. Can Finley, a girl with dreams as vast as the ocean but plagued by self-doubt, save her father against all odds?

Discover this heartwarming adventure that celebrates the spirit of discovery, resilience, and the magic of belief in yourself. Spells of the Sea is not just a musical; its an inspiring journey for dreamers of all ages.

A collective celebration and thanks for all involved

This announcement and next chapter for Spells of the Sea is a collective celebration for all the theater makers who have helped bring this magical new musical to life. We can’t wait to share this story with audiences in Washington D.C. and beyond. Stay tuned for announcements about the creative team and casting coming soon here.

To Buy Tickets

For more information and to buy tickets, please see https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/young-audiences/2024-2025/spells-of-the-sea/