CATCHING THE MOON IS A TIMELY, JOYFUL, FAMILY MUSICAL ABOUT BASEBALL, BELONGING, AND BREAKING BARRIERS
She didn't just play the game- she changed it!
With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and slides into home. Catching the Moon, a blues-infused musical, tells the spirited story of a young Black girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.
As a kid in the 1930s, Marcenia could outrun, outplay, and outshine anyone on the field—but she had to fight for every inning she got. When opportunity knocks in the form of a summer baseball camp run by the legendary Gabby Street, she faces a new challenge: proving she belongs in the game, no matter what the rules say.
Bursting with rhythm, drive, and heart, Catching the Moon celebrates the power of determination, the thrill of the game, and the courage it takes to change it forever.
A MUSICAL FOR ALL AGES - PERFECT FOR KIDS 4+UP!
Catching the Moon - A Young Girl’s Baseball Dream, a spirited and deeply resonant musical inspired by the true story of Toni Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues. Told through the eyes of a determined young girl named Marcenia Stone, the production celebrates ambition, resilience, and the quiet audacity it takes to imagine yourself where you’ve never been invited before.
Long before she changed her name to Toni Stone, Marcenia was a baseball-loving kid growing up in the South, chasing fly balls and dreaming bigger than the world expected her to. Her journey eventually led her to replace Hank Aaron on a professional roster—before the Braves had even made their way to Atlanta— marking a historic moment not just in sports, but in American culture.
That connection to Atlanta history makes Catching the Moon feel especially at home on Synchronicity’s stage. While the story is rooted in the past, its themes—visibility, access, and self-belief—feel unmistakably current. Presented during Black History and Women’s History months, the production lands not as a lesson, but as an invitation: to witness joy, to celebrate excellence, and to remember that history is often made by people who simply refused to step aside.
Blending music, movement, and heart, Catching the Moon - A Young Girl’s Baseball Dream is a family-friendly musical that speaks across generations. Based on Crystal Hubbard’s book of the same name, Catching the Moon honors a legacy while staying light on its feet—playful, enriching, and full of momentum. True to Synchronicity Theatre’s mission, the production centers bold storytelling that amplifies underrepresented voices and creates space for connection, curiosity, and celebration.
The musical is helmed by director Charity P. Jordan, with musical direction by Javar La’trail Parker, and Choreography by award-winning Dance Canvas Executive Director Angela Harris.The cast is led by Karastyn Bibb as Marcenia, along with actors Sean Dale, Face, Brittani Minnieweather, Patrick Wade, Deshawn Williams; and understudies C. Jay Noyes, Dionna D. Davis, and Jovahn Burroughs. Designers include Alexander Whittenberg & Gavin Mosier (Scenic), Alisha Monique (Costumes), Courtney Loner (Props), Johnathan 'JT' Taylor (Sound), Maliya McCall (Lights), and stage management by Stephanie S. Scott.
PERFORMANCES: Through March 15th
Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
*Friday at 7 p.m.
Each Friday is
PJs & Play – where children wear pajamas, eat free cookies, and watch the show.
Saturday at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
*Sunday at 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Each Sunday at 5:30 is
Pay-What-You-Can - PWYC tickets are only available at the Box Office starting one hour before showtime
*Get the Inside Scoop - post-show discussion & ice cream on Sunday, 3/1 after 5:30 p.m. show.
TICKETS: Use Code DEBBIE10 to get 10% off adult tickets: https://synchrotheatre.com/plays-events/season/catching-moon/
Starting at $30 Adults | $15 Children 3+ | Lap seating for under 3
Swanky (reserved) Tickets:
Starting at $45 Adults | $30 Students + Seniors
$10 Adventurer Tickets:
Ten, $10 Dollar Tickets Available for every show, except Sundays, throughout the run.
LOCATION:
Synchronicity Theatre
at Peachtree Pointe
1545 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
