Joriah Kwamé became a viral TikTok star with his song “Little Miss Perfect,” which garnered millions of views and launched this new musical with Broadway aspirations. High school kids are under a lot of pressure. Just ask Noelle, who has lived up to expectations of perfection her whole life, even as she’s attempted to blend in as one of the few Black students at a predominantly white school. But now it’s senior year, and a scholarship to Howard University is within her reach —if she can demonstrate leadership skills. With an irresistible mix of hip-hop, showtunes, and pop sounds, Little Miss Perfect distills Noelle’s journey as she seeks to escape her small Midwestern town. Joriah's hit songs "Little Miss Perfect" and "Ordinary" feature prominently, and you’ll be humming the new numbers - like "Black Girl Magic," “Malaya's Words," and "Legendary" by the time the curtain falls.
In association with Straighten Your Crown Productions, Inc.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Joriah Kwamé
Music Supervisor & Music Director Patrick B. Phillips
Choreography by Chloe O. Davis
Directed by Zhailon Levingston
We are thrilled to announce a special partnership with the MoCo Pride Center during the run of our current show!
We invite our patrons to join us in supporting the MoCo Pride Center's Pride Prom by participating in a formal and semi-formal wear clothing drive. Your gently used dresses, suits, ties, and other formal attire can help ensure that every young person has the opportunity to shine at their Pride Prom.
Please bring your donations to the theater during your visit. Look for the designated drop-off point in our lobby. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference!
Learn more about the MoCo Pride Center's Pride Prom initiative here: https://www.mocopridefamily.org/pride-prom
We love that people from all over the country are excited about the World Premiere of Little Miss Perfect. If you're planning on travelling to Maryland to see it, we have some guidance on local airports and train stations, where to stay, and how to organize your trip.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: Roberts Mainstage
Cost: $10/Free for members
Kick off the World Premiere of Little Miss Perfect with Artistic Director Jason Loewith, creator Joriah Kwamé, and director Zhailon Levingston. Hear how Joriah’s viral TikTok hit “Little Miss Perfect” became a full-scale musical, blending hip-hop, pop, and showtunes to tell Noelle’s story of pressure, perfection, and chasing her dreams. Get an insider’s look at the creative journey from internet sensation to the Olney stage—and discover the music you’ll be humming all night.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Location: Cafritz Lobby
Cost: $20
Join us for a high-energy TikTok Dance Workshop, presented in conjunction with Olney Theatre’s production of Little Miss Perfect. The session begins with a dynamic warm-up, followed by learning approximately four popular TikTok dances step-by-step. We’ll film these routines, then break into small groups to create original TikTok choreography with guidance from our instructors—capturing those creations on film as well. We’ll wrap up with an exhilarating Freestyle Cypher. Come ready to dance, create, and celebrate self-expression—just like the themes at the heart of Little Miss Perfect. The workshop will be led by Shawn Cosby—Actor, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of the Center Stage Arts Alliance.
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: Olney Public Library (3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832)
Cost: Free, no RSVP required
Join us for an enchanting Story Time, a special partnership between Olney Theatre Center and Olney Library! Designed for families with young children from toddlers to 5th grade, this theatrical storytelling session brings stories to life in a lively and engaging way. Each time, the stories are thoughtfully chosen to align with the theme of the current Olney Theatre production, creating a magical connection between reading and live performance. This month, our story time celebrates themes from Little Miss Perfect, exploring ideas of self-acceptance, kindness, and embracing what makes us unique. Come enjoy a fun-filled morning of storytelling, imagination, and community—perfect for young explorers and their families!
Date: Friday, February 27, 6:45 pm-7:15 pm
Location: Roberts Mainstage Lobby
Cost: Free, no RSVP required
Voices of Hope is a group of talented teenage girls who share a love for music and a passion for making a difference. Through their songs, they aim to inspire hope, using their voices to connect with people and spread uplifting messages. Their goal is to show that music can bring people together and create change in the world. This is their fifth performance at Olney, and we're glad to bring them back for our audiences to experience their joy and positivity!
Date: Friday, March 6, 6:45 pm-7:15 pm
Location: Roberts Mainstage Lobby
Cost: Free, no RSVP required
ARTIVISM, founded by Howard University Graduates, is a one-stop shop for creative individuals looking to generate products they can sell and make a living; designed to inspire creative entrepreneurs; and boost the economic opportunity of artists. Our weekly Jam Sessions are rooted in creativity, freedom, and community. We make music! Held in the heart of a space that celebrates Black culture and history, these sessions offer musicians, poets, and artists a chance to connect and experiment - expressing without boundaries. Come early to Little Miss Perfect and experience Artivism musicians in action! Patrons will find joy as keys, strings, and beats find their way to the Cafritz Lobby.
This is what you've missed.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Cafritz Lobby
Cost: $25
How do you go from idea to creation? In this multidisciplinary workshop, Little Miss Perfect creator Joriah Kwamé won't focus on talent or inspiration, but rather the sequences of creative and practical decisions that carry a project from idea to completion. Through a brief lecture, real-world examples, and behind-the-scenes case studies of professional work, Kwamé introduces a ten-step framework designed to help writers, composers, and producers work smarter, move projects forward with clarity, and build a more sustainable creative practice. Whether you’ve had scribbles in a drawer for years or are trying to break out in the industry, this masterclass will help you rethink how creative work actually gets made.
Open Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM