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SECTION 4
FAMILY/YOUTH
MUSICAL
COLLECTIONS
MUSICALS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
With popular family appeal, the musicals in this section have casts that incorporate
both adult and young performers. While they are full-length shows, their running time
is generally a little shorter than the average “big” musical, making them prime candidates
for matinee series and assemblies.
THE BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTION®
Broadway’s best-loved musicals have been specially adapted for young performers — abridged
to 60-80 minutes, with music transposed into keys appropriate for young voices. Each BROADWAY JUNIOR
package includes educational tools and performance materials designed to introduce your
students to the magic of putting on a show.
NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE COLLECTION
Developed by Jeremy James Taylor, noted director of the NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE
of Great Britain, the following musicals were written specifically to be performed by young casts.
With a mix of British history, social commentary and just plain fun, these works are
an attractive addition to any season.
THEATREWORKS USA COLLECTION
One of the premiere producers of original youth musicals touring throughout the
United States to rapturous acclaim for thirty years. Ranging from histories to topical revues,
these works have become a special part of America’s childhood.
PRINCE STREET PLAYERS COLLECTION
These musicals are designed to be performed by adults or young adults for young audiences,
and are considered by many to be simply the best around. Featuring scores by Jim Eiler
and Jeanne Bargy in classic Broadway style, each title can be performed by as few as
10 people, or can be expanded to include full choruses.
JOSEF WEINBERGER COLLECTION
From the leading licensing house in Great Britain come four youth musicals perfect for
production by imaginative young people looking to stretch their theatrical education.
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“A delight for youngsters, and their
elders...music and lyrics are jaunty and
fresh”
—Los Angeles Times
“A wonderful little play that richly deserved
the standing ovation”
—Miami News
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asper the friendly you-know-what
has nothing on this non-conformist
witch who’d rather be chic than
“shock”! This enchanting children’s musical
tells the story of Annabelle Broom, who
clashes with her tough witch superiors over
her unconventional beliefs, nearly losing
her haunting card when she decides to
help – instead of frighten – two lost
children.
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Book & Lyrics by Eleanor and Ray Harder
Music by Eleanor Harder
Act 1: 3 Scenes Act 2: 2 Scenes
Cast
6+ women, 1 boy, 1 girl
Musical Numbers
“Pink Is My Color” “Hop ‘Round The Trees” “Yoo Hoo, You Hoo!” “I Tint My
Hair”
“Home, Home” “Windershin” “We’ll Boil Her In Oil” “The Prayer” “Lullaby”
“Witch Chant” “Laugh And Dance And Sing”
Instrumentation
Piano
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With its delightful charm, gentle wit and
winning sense of humor, Annabelle
Broom, The Unhappy Witch... is the
perfect family show and a natural choice for
Halloween. It’s message, that witches only
have the power to scare us if we believe in
them, makes Annabelle Broom, The
Unhappy Witch... a terrific show for
younger children. The script provides a lot
of interaction between the audience and the
actors, guaranteeing squeals and screams
of delight from the children watching the
shenanigans onstage.
A small, predominantly female cast and
simple piano accompaniment make it
particularly easy to produce for schools or
community theatres. Throw in some lively
dialogue, catchy songs, and an exciting
chase scene, and you’ve got an utterly
bewitching entertainment!
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any kids dream of being an
astronaut and Brandon Fitzgerald
Atwater the Third is no different.
Unfortunately, Brandon feels that his name
is too absurd to be such an important
person, so he sets about to change it.
During the course of Brandon Finds His
Star, he comes to realize that your name
IS you - we create the definitions of
ourselves and of our destinies.
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Music and Lyrics by Jerry Bock
Book by Sidney Berger
1 act: unit set
Cast
6 men, 3 women
Musical Numbers
“What’s In A Name” Spanglish” “To Be An Astronaut”
“When You Find Your Star” “The Song Of The Planets” “Beyond Pluto”
“The Blue Planetarian Blues” “The Wizard Of Ahs”
Instrumentation
Piano
Bass
Drums
Performance Accompaniment CD
An inventive book by Sidney Berger and a
score by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning
composer, Jerry Bock (Fiorello!, Fiddler
On The Roof, She Loves Me),
Brandon Finds His Star is light years
beyond most children’s theatre writing.
Brandon’s fantastic journey to the Blue
Planet, beyond the planet Pluto, is a story
of imagination, daring and self-discovery.
Aided by his friend, a shy young girl from
Guatemala named Estrella, Brandon helps
the Blue Planetarians get their names back
from the Wizard of Ahhhs. Along the way,
Estrella gains self-confidence and Brandon
learns that he can be whatever he wants to
be as long as he continues to apply
himself.
Brandon Finds His Star, with its
charming story and appealing score, is
sure to delight parents and children alike.
Performed in one act and running about an
hour, this show is a perfect choice for
assemblies, theatre competitions and
school tours.
Theatrical Resources
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“This show is fun from start to finish...lots of
great songs that are catchy and lyrical”
—London Theatre Guide Online
So full of life it is irresistible”
—News Of The World
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he pie-flinging, pinstripe-wearing, pintsized classic has finally made it to the
musical stage in this adaptation of the
hit film that catapulted a young Jodie Foster
to stardom!
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Book by Alan Parker
Music & Lyrics by Paul Williams
Two acts: Unit Set
Cast
17 Boys, 2 Girls, plus a chorus
Musical Numbers
“Bugsy Malone” “Fat Sam’s Grand Slam” “That’s Why They Call Him Dandy”
“Tomorrow” “Show Business” “Bad Guys’ Song” “I’m Feeling Fine”
“My Name Is Tallulah” “So You Wanna Be A Boxer” “Ordinary Fool”
“Down And Out” “You Give A Little Love”
Instrumentation
Clarinet I
Clarinet II
Bassoon
Trumpet
Trombone
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Piano
Piano-vocal
Amateur Production Rights Are Available In The U.S. And Canada Only.
Broadway Junior Version Available
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A cast of youngsters play Prohibition-era
mobsters in a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the
1920s gangster flick. It seems Fat Sam,
who runs one of the most popular
speakeasies in town, is in danger of being
closed down by his “business rival” Dandy
Dan. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone
(Scott Baio in the film), a killer with the
ladies and a definite asset to Fat Sam.
Unfortunately, Bugsy has also caught the
eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah (Jodie Foster
in the film) – though he’s set his designs on
showgirl Blousey Brown…
As in the film, the “non-violent” gang war is
fought with “splurge guns” which spew
forth custard pies instead of bullets. It’s a
thoroughly charming, irreverent and clean
(though very messy) showcase for a cast of
talented young performers, with a book by
Alan Parker, and a catchy, honky-tonk score
by Paul Williams, one of the most popular
songwriters of the ’70s and ’80s.
BACKSTAGE BABBLE
• When the original production was
done in London, the producers
auditioned over 13,000 children
between the ages of 9 and 16.
• The director of the original production
of Bugsy Malone in London was
Michael Dolenz, better known as
“Mickey” on the television show, “The
“Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler are the
most gifted new writing team of their
musical theatre generation. They create
music and lyrics that are as fresh, bright,
witty and accessible as have ever been
written”
—Maury Yeston
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hirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple
would do just about anything to be a
part of the Kalamazoo Advice-apalooza Festival. While her siblings both
have proof “up on the fridge” of their
accomplishments, poor Edwina has
nothing. When a talent scout from the
convention visits her hometown of Paw
Paw, Michigan, she trots out her musical
advice-giving show live from the family
garage in hopes of finding her place in the
spotlight.
Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
One act: unit set
Cast
An ensemble of 8-10 players, various M and F
Musical Numbers
“The Rehearsal” “Up On The Fridge” “Dear Edwina””Here Comes A Letter”
“Aphrodite” “Say ‘No Thank You’””Another Letter” “Abigail”
“Frankenguest” “Carrie”
“Fork Knife Spoon” “Time For Intermission” “Here Come More Letters”
“Hola Lola”
“Quads” “Aretha Spoonapple” “Gimme Gimme I Want” “Seamus”
“R.S.V.P.” “Ziggy”
“Put It In The Piggy” “Thanks For Coming” “Edwina” “Sing Your Own Song”
Instrumentation
She is assisted by her older siblings (on
piano and drums) and a host of quirky
friends and neighbors: Becky, the perky
cheerleader; Kelli, the cool, sophisticated
ballerina; Annie, the girl-scout cookieselling champion; the Vanderploonk triplets;
Bobby, the befuddled new kid on the
block; and Scott, who is helplessly and
hopelessly in love with Edwina. Together
they set out to tackle the world’s problems,
in number after hysterical number about
everything from birthday party etiquette to
the proper way to set a table (“salad fork,
fork, plate, knife, spoon”).
This beguiling one-act charmer can be
played anywhere, with extremely modest
sets and costumes. Sweet, smart and
tuneful, it appeals to audiences of all ages,
as Edwina doles out advice and finally
learns to listen to some of it herself.
Piano-vocal
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A Musical based on
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Book by Jeff Tambornino Music and Lyrics by John Braden
Act 1: 5 scenes
Act 2: 9 scenes
Cast
8 men, 4 women, plus a chorus
Musical Numbers
“Bound Away” “Till Our Good Luck Comes Along” “The Musicale”
“You’ve Brightened Up My Day” “Come Home Runaway”
“He’s On His Way Hallelujah” “River Rats” “Just Like Love”
“What A Grand Day For An Auction Sell” “Downriver” “Tom And Huck’s Argument”
“Shine Down Lord”
Instrumentation
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Piano-conductor
rambunctious kid and a runaway
slave ply the Mississippi in this
musical version of Mark Twain’s
masterpiece, T h e A d v e n t u r e s o f
Huckleberry Finn – a novel so rich in
character and meaning that it may be the
most frequently adapted work in American
literature. Writers have returned to it time
and again for inspiration, resulting in
countless film and stage versions, including
the spectacular Broadway hit Big River
and this intimate, smaller-scale production.
Downriver misses none of the fun in
Twain’s greatest work, while illuminating its
central themes of freedom and
responsibility and providing meaty classic
roles for its two leads.
Through hurtling steamboats, boyish pranks
and a couple of crafty river rats named the
King of France and the Duke of
Bridgewater, Huck and Jim pursue their
own precious American dreams while
meeting a score of unforgettable characters
in this mythic story of early 19th century
America.
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“Lively musical sure to please every
generation... the lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
go straight
to the heart”
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—Nina Schuessler,
Harwich Junior Theatre
ven surrounded by dozens of toys,
Milo is bored. Nothing interests him
at all. The Demons of Ignorance
are certain he will be their next victim,
telling him “If you get the urge to do
anything - don’t. It could be dangerous.”
To the rescue comes The Phantom
Tollbooth!
Illustration by Jules Feiffer
Based on the Novel by Norton Juster
Music by Arnold Black
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick
Two Acts: Unit Set (May be performed in One Act)
Cast
7 principal men, 3 principal women, children, chorus
Musical Numbers
“Another Boring Afternoon” “Gotcha” “The Birth Of The Booth” “The Whether Man”
“The Chaconne Of The Lethargarians” “The Lethargarian Shuffle” “Tock’s Narrative”
“At The Market” "Do I Dare?" “Hail, Digitopolis”
“Subtraction Stew” “Milo” “Finale”
Instrumentation*
With a book adapted by Mr. Juster
himself, witty lyrics full of wordplay by
Sheldon Har nick (Fiddler On The
Roof, She Loves Me) and a
melodious score by Arnold Black, The
Phantom Tollbooth is an endearing
show that audiences of all ages will find
appealing.
Piano
*Instrumentation may be revised upon
Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book
is given full musical treatment in this
acclaimed stage version of the modern
tale of a boy who must save the
princesses Rhyme and Reason and
reunite the brother Kings who rule over
the cities of Dictionopolis and
Digitopolis. Aided by a trusty timekeeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully
brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom
and learns many things about words
and numbers along his journey. Perhaps
the most important lesson he takes with
him, however, is that ever ything we
learn has a purpose and whatever we
do af fects ever ything and ever yone.
When he returns home, he realizes there
is never a reason to be bored in a world
full of so many things to discover.
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“We could have run for
another week”
—Jill Patchin,
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
“A fun production that appeals to a wide
range of age groups”
—Daniel Rubalcava,
Brown College
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© and TM 1995. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
From the Series Created by George Newall and Tom Yohe
Based on an Idea by David McCall
Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg,
Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
One act: unit set
Cast
3 men, 3 women (may be expanded)
Musical Numbers
“Verb: That’s What’s Happening” “A Noun Is A Person, Place Or Thing”
“Three Is A Magic Number” “Mother Necessity” “Sufferin’ Till Suffrage”
“Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” “Unpack Your Adjectives” “Just A Bill” “The Preamble”
“Ready Or Not, Here I Come”
“Do The Circulation” “Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla” “Figure Eight” “A Victim Of
Gravity” “Zero, My Hero” “Conjunction Junction” “Great American Melting
Pot” “Elbow Room” “Interplanet Janet” “Interjections” “The Tale Of Mr.
Morton”
Instrumentation
Bass
Drums
Piano-conductor
pop culture phenomenon comes to
the musical stage! The Emmy Awardwinning 1970s Saturday morning
cartoon series that taught history, grammar,
math, science and politics through clever,
tuneful songs is not only making a smallscreen comeback, instructing a whole new
generation to “Unpack Your Adjectives”
and “Do The Circulation,” it’s lighting up
stages ever ywhere, from school multipurpose rooms to university and regional
theatres all around the country.
Tom, a ner ve-wracked school teacher
nervous about his first day of teaching, tries
to relax by watching TV when various
characters representing facets of his
personality emerge from the set and show
him how to win his students over with
imagination and music, through such
beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as
“Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and
“Conjunction Junction.”
With its flexible band, set, costume and
cast requirements, the show may be
performed in virtually any space, bringing
its infectious zest to a cross-generational
audience. Children just discovering the TV
series to “Generation X-ers” seeking a taste
of nostalgia will delight in this sure-fire
entertainment that’s simply good, clean—
and educational—fun.
BACKSTAGE BABBLE
• Lynn Ahrens, (lyricist for Lucky Stiff, Once
On This Island, My Favorite Year, Ragtime The
Musical , Seussical , and A Man Of No
Importance) not only wrote music and
lyrics for several of the original
Schoolhouse Rock songs but sang them
too, including “The Preamble.”
• Speaking of “The Preamble,” if you
look closely at the original cartoon you
will see Lynn’s name, along with
several of the other SHR collaborators
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“Schoolhouse Rock Live Too!
is a great family show,
filled with memories for the parents and
educational
and fun songs for the kids”
—Post-Tribune
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From the Series Created by George Newall and Tom Yohe
Based on an Idea by David McCall
Book and Original Lyrics by Scott Ferguson
Arrangements and Original Music by Dennis Curley
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Stephen Flaherty,
Dave Frishberg, and George Newall
One act: unit set
Cast
3 men, 3 women (may be expanded)
Musical Numbers
“”Throw Away The Key” “The Rockin’ Medley” “I Got Six” “Electricity”
“Four-Legged Zoo” “Body Machine” “Fireworks” “Naughty Number Nine”
“Lucky Seven Sampson” “I’m just A Bill” “Elementary My Dear”
“Dollars And Sense” “The Energy Blues” “Tax Man Max” “Three Ring
Government”
“Them Not-So-Dry Bones” “Telegraph Lines” “Good Eleven” “No More
Kings”
“Interjections” “Conjunction Junction/Finale”
Instrumentation
Bass
Drums
Piano-conductor
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f you are looking for an energetic,
colorful, fast-paced musical with zany,
loveable characters that just happens to
be educational, then look no further! The
creators of Schoolhouse Rock Live
Too! have returned with more of your
favorite instructional tunes!
Like its predecessor, Schoolhouse Rock
Live Too! draws its inspiration from the
Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning
cartoon series, popular in the 1970s. Far
from outmoded, however, Schoolhouse
Rock Live Too! is full of modern lyrics,
catchy melodies, upbeat dance sections,
and witty banter.
Audiences of all ages will fall in love with
Nina, the owner of a fading diner and her
wacky friends. Together, this charismatic
crew (made up of a friendly waitress, a
“regular” at the diner, a chef and a firstday schoolteacher) tries to brainstorm ways
to save their run down diner. As they reject
one idea after the next, they remain
encouraged by songs from their favorite
show, Schoolhouse Rock. Songs like
“The Rockin’ Medley,” “Electricity,” “Dollars
and Sense,” and “Good Eleven.” In the
end, they realize that the answer was right
in front of them all along…the Conjunction
Junction Diner is up and running and open
for business!
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“One of the finest achievements in make
believe”
—Life Magazine
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Based on James Thurber’s
Fantastic Fairy Tale
Book by Fred Sadoff
Music & Lyrics by Mark Bucci
5 scenes
Cast
4 men, 3 women, chorus
Musical Numbers
“When It’s Once Upon A Time” “I Dreamt” “Hark, Hark, The Dogs Do Bark”
“March” “Saralinda” “The Todal Trio” “Hark Utility” “I Can Find A Thing I
Cannot See”
“The Story of Hagga” “To Hagga’s House” “Golux’ Limerick” “Hurry, Hurry”
“In The Land Of Ever After”
Instrumentation
Trombone
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Harp
Percussion
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet/Bb Clarinet
Bassoon
Trumpets I & II
Horns I & II
F
red Sadoff and Mark Bucci have
transformed a deliciously offbeat fairy
tale by one of America’s greatest
humorists into an enchanting hour of
musical wit and magic for adults and
children alike.
When an evil Duke captures a beautiful
Princess, her beloved Prince must find one
thousand jewels and unfreeze thirteen
clocks which the Duke has stopped. If he
fails, the Duke will be devoured by the
invisible Todal. With the help of a fumbling
sprite named Golux and an old woman
whose tears turn to gems, the Prince frees
the Princess, leaving the evil Duke to the
terrible Todal.
A masterpiece of make-believe, The
Thirteen Clocks is a char ming,
whimsical work in the tradition of Lewis
Carroll and L. Frank Baum.
Piano-conductor
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“Jazzy, perky delight”
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune
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rnold Lobel's well-loved characters
hop from the page to the stage in
Robert and Willie Reale's musical A
Year With Frog And Toad. Conceived
by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A
Year With Frog And Toad remains true
to the spirit of the original stories as it
follows two great friends, the cheerful and
popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad
through four fun-filled seasons. Waking
from hiber nation in the spring, they
proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake
leaves and go sledding, learning life
lessons along the way, including a most
impor tant one about friendship and
rejoicing in the attributes that make each of
us different and special.
Music by Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the Books by Arnold Lobel
Two acts: unit set
Cast
3 men, 2 women
Musical Numbers
“A Year With Frog And Toad” “It’s Spring” “Seeds” “The Letter”
“Getta Loada Toad” “Alone” “Cookies” ”The Kite”
“He’ll Never Know” “Shivers” “Down The Hill”
“I’m Coming Out Of My Shell” “Toad To The Rescue”
“Merry Almost Christmas”
Instrumentation*
Piano
Bass/Tuba
Drums/Percussion
Guitar/Banjo
Woodwinds
Trumpet
Trombone
*Instrumentation may be revised upon
A score that bubbles with melody and wit,
it's jazzy upbeat sound is a perfect match
for the hopping, crawling and flying
denizens that inhabit Frog and Toad's
world. Featuring a small cast that doubles
in several roles and simple, suggestive
costumes and staging, A Year With Frog
And Toad is a per fect show for an
ensemble group of actors. It’s clever book
and lyrics and snazzy music can serve as a
great introduction to theatre for youngsters,
while keeping adults entertained as well.
A new show, destined to become a
classic, A Year With Frog And Toad is
inventive, exuberant and totally enchanting.
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Book by Alan Parker
Music & Lyrics by Paul Williams
The popular pint-sized, pin-striped classic
leaps off the silver screen and onto the stage.
Like the film, this wild and wacky musical
includes a child’s dream come true: a classic
pie fight fought with “splurge blasters” which
spew forth “silly string” instead of pies! With a
catchy, swinging score by the composer of The
Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone Junior includes a
chorus which may be expanded to include as
many performers as desired.
Themes/Issues Explored: Prohibition and the
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various theatrical traditions, such as clowning,
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hit "Day By Day," Godspell Junior can be
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Themes/Issues Explored: Ancient History,
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Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a story by Meredith Willson and
Frank Lacey
Direct from Broadway, this American classic is
sweeping schools nationwide! You'll have no "trouble"
convincing kids to perform in this masterful musical
that features over 20 roles for kids of every level. With
a pop standard that includes "Trouble," "76
Trombones," and "Till There Was You," The Music
Man Junior is the perfect production for young people!
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Themes/Issues Explored: Ethics, Gossip, Origins of
Rap and Hip Hop Music, Single Parent Families, The
Scientific Method, Censorship.
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and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage
adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which
features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features
“The Candy Man”, “Pure Imagination”, “Oompa Loompa”
and ”I Want it Now” by Academy® and Grammy® award
winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted
into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl
Estate. With a flexible cast size, featuring roles for children
and a tour-de-force role in the title character.
Themes/Issues
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Imagination,
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Here’s what you get!
Broadway Junior Showkits
2 Performance
20 Student Libretto/Vocal
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
10 Chorus Books (not available for
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Performance CDs
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Guide-vocal tracks allow students to “sing
making music rehearsals easy and fun
Fully orchestrated accompaniment-only
excellent for live performances with good
and easy to follow cues
Student Libretto/Vocal
Each showkit comes with 20
Special Memory Book pages includes
for autographs, reviews and
Includes complete script and
Pages of helpful hints on
Cross-referenced for
productive rehearsals
Chorus Books include a “To
Actor” section making
feel like a star!
Interactive rehearsal calendar
All of the chorus
Pages of helpful hints on
Available for all titles except
Piano/Vocal
2 complete scores for the
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Includes full script
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show and suggestions for set
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costumes, props, lighting, casting,
tips
for using the Accompaniment CD,
and poster and program art
Staging notes are included in
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margin throughout
Calendar template and
suggested
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Detailed glossary of theatre terms
Guidelines for assembling a production staff
Detailed guide to audition and rehearsal processes
Diagrams, designs, templates for theatres, seating charts and
cue sheets
Marketing, publicity and box office suggestions
Choreographic Video
Features John Jacobson’s 10 steps to choreographic success
Major dance sections choreographed in an easy-to-follow-andcopy format
Major dance sections are performed by young performers
Geared for performers of every level
Please inquire as to release dates for Bugsy Malone Jr., Dear Edwina Jr., Honk Jr.,
Cross-Curricular Activities
and
Language arts, history, math, art, science, music
and more!
Sample lesson plans and reproducible activity
sheets
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Chorus Books
Find yourself with a cast of 50 and needing
more
student books? Try our new Chorus
The “to the Actor” section making
everyone feel like a star!
Interactive rehearsal calendar section
All of the chorus music
Less expensive than ordering additional
Student Libretto/Vocal Books
Make sure everyone in your cast
has
a legal rehearsal book, not an
Logo Packs
Now available: Officially
licensed
Each Logo Pack
Black-and-white, camera ready slick
A color slick
A computer CD with digital
format files ready to be
inserted
into your program, handbills,
flyers, posters, or even your
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Logo T-Shirts
Featurin
Eye-Popping, full-color screen printed logos
Officially licensed to your school
Dark shirts (perfect for actors and
backstage crew!)
Shipping in as few as three days
A great fund-raising idea: sell to cast,
crew, and parents before the show and
during intermission
Affordably priced
Contact us now
for
Production Slides
Take your production into the 21st Century with MTI’s Production
Each slide package has been designed by Broadway’s top
scenic and projection designers
Slides can take the place of backdrops
Or use the slides as a “paint-by-number” for backdrops
Easy to use
Soon to be available for all
shows. Contact your Broadway Jr.
Saves time and money
Rep for further details.
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Too busy to reach us during business hours?
Check out the Broadway Junior Website, open 24 hours
a day, seven days a week! Our website puts the world
of Broadway
Junior at
your
Order perusals in
your
Apply for a
performance
Find out what’s
currently
Download show-specific audition
Listen to sound clips from the
Check out our new interactive press
Join the Broadway Junior Community.
See a listing of current Broadway Junior
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he irrepressible Mr. Toad tears up the English countryside in this engaging adaptation of Kenneth
Grahame’s endearing novel. Toad’s passion for excitement has his slower-paced friends Mole, Rat
and Badger reluctantly bailing him out of scrape after scrape, until an attempted coup of Toad Hall by
some evil Weasels presses the four into action and quenches his appetite for adventure.
Act 1: 6 Scenes
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Act 2: 5 Scenes
Cast: 5 – 6 men, 2 – 3 women, chorus
Instrumentation: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Percussion
Reference Recording available
Book, Lyrics and Music by
Piers Chater–Robinson
Based on The Wind In The Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
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he story of the Nativity is told to a rock beat in this modern “mystery play.” With a contemporary
sensibility and a pop score which incorporates several well-known Christmas carols, Rock Nativity
is the perfect holiday pageant for today’s youth. Flexible casting requirements and a small rock combo
make it easy for any group to produce.
2 acts: unit set
Cast: 14 men, 2 women, chorus (Note: roles may be doubled or assigned against type.)
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar doubling Acoustic, Bass Guitar (or Bass), Piano, Electric Organ
(preferably 2 players), Drums
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Book and Lyrics by David Wood
Music by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent
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he nightmarish world of Dotheboys Hall from Nicholas Nickleby is brought to vivid life for a
modern class of rebellious students in this highly original pop adaptation of Charles Dickens’
celebrated novel. An English teacher leads his class in a dramatic re-creation of the story of Nicholas,
his friend Smike and the tyrannical headmaster Mr. Squeers, to teach them a lesson about learning,
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Act 1: 5 scenes
Act 2: 2 scenes
Cast: 7 men (2 adults opt.), 3 women (1 adult opt.), chorus
Instrumentation: Flute/Clarinet, Alto Sax/Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass
Guitar, Drums
Music and Lyrics by
Roger Holman and Simon May
Book by Simon May and Clive Barnett
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cat and fox awake one morning to find a wild life park on their turf and a lost lion cub on their
doorstep. Before long they are drawn into a scheming panther’s dastardly plot to depose the
mighty King Lion. It’s a thoroughly charming and amusing adventure for young children with avid
audience participation throughout.
Act 1: 4 scenes
Act 2: 2 scenes
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Cast: 5 – 6 men, 1 – 2 women, optional chorus
Instrumentation: Saxophone (flute), Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion
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Music and Lyrics by Neil Brand
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n a farm in the Kentish countryside, the clash of cultures between Kentish locals, London cockneys,
and a Romany gypsy tribe spells tragedy for an unlikely romance between a gypsy boy and a
beautiful cockney girl. A heart-rending examination of the dangers of prejudice, with an ending and
message as powerful and poignant as West Side Story.
Act 1: 11 scenes
Act 2: 12 scenes
Cast: 19 men, 8 women, chorus
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Book by David Scott and Jeremy James Taylor
Lyrics by Jeremy James Taylor
Music Composed and Arranged
by Peter Allwood
Instrumentation: Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Trumpet/Coronet, Trombone, Tuba, Violin,
Piano/Dulcimer,
Concertina, Double Bass
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et in 1807 England, this dark, compelling thriller tells the harrowing tale of the manipulative leader
of a gang of thieving children who gets his comeuppance at London’s Bartholomew Fair, thanks to a
mysterious Punch and Judy puppet which seems to have a mind of its own. A wonderfully original yarn,
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Book by David Scott and Jeremy James Taylor
Music based on the Ballads of Old London
by Richard Brett
Act 1: 4 scenes
Act 2: 5 scenes
Instrumentation: Violin/Clarinet, Treble Recorder, Guitar, Concertina, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba,
S
ir Francis Drake lives in this light-hearted, decidedly un-historic romp. Presented in the style of English
pantomime, Drake tells the story of the legendary sea captain of the Golden Hind who is
credited with circumnavigating the globe, defeating the Spanish Armada and – at least according to
this musical charmer – romancing Queen Elizabeth I.
Act 1: 6 scenes
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Act 2: 5 scenes
Cast: 7 men, 4 women, large chorus
Instrumentation: Reed I (alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, recorders), Reed II (alto sax, clarinet,
recorders), Reed III (tenor sax, clarinet, flute, piccolo, recorders), Reed IV (tenor sax, clarinet,
flute, piccolo, recorders), 3 Trumpets,
2 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums
Book and Lyrics by Jeremy James Taylor
Music by David Nield
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Book by David Scott
and Jeremy James Taylor
Music by Peter Allwood
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hree friends at two English country schools learn lessons about courage, responsibility and
commitment which steady and reunite them later, during World War I. Maggie and Henry help 13
year-old Jack Spratt overcome a fear of water brought on by years of abuse by his mother, little knowing
their success will save two of their lives during the war. A touching, inspiring story about friendship and
personal triumph.
Prologue
Act 1: 9 scenes
Act 2: 13 scenes
Cast: 17 men, 14 women
Epilogue
Instrumentation: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, 2 Horns, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin,
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he 19th century children’s corps de ballets at the Paris Opera provides the setting for this moving
story about a former dancer whose determination to spare her talented daughter from the heartbreak
and hardships of the ballet stage is undermined by the patronage of the man who long ago deserted
them both. An excellent show for young dancers, Les Petits Rats features two optional ballets:
“Cinderella,” and the comic “Vegetable Ballet.”
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A Prologue and 2 acts: various scenes
Cast: 16 men; 6 boys, 9 women; 7 girls, chorus (Note: roles may be doubled)
Instrumentation: *Flute/Piccolo, *Oboe/English horn, *2 Clarinets, *Bassoon, 2 Horns, *Trumpet,
Trombone , Tuba, Timpani, *2 Percussion, *Piano, Harp, *2 Violin, Viola, *Cello, *Bass
* minimum orchestration
Book and Lyrics by
Jeremy James Taylor and David Scott
Music by Peter Allwood
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he plight of the homeless and the impoverished is examined through the eyes of abandoned and
abused children in mid-19th century London. A cobbler and a philanthropic earl struggle against the
ignorance of the poor, the indifference of the rich, and the unforgiving wheels of blind justice to educate
and improve the fortunes of 13-year-old Joe Cooper and the other “Ragged Children” of London.
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Act 1: 7 scenes
Act 2: 6 scenes
Cast: 24 men, 15 women, optional chorus
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, 2 Horns, Cornet, Trombone, Piano/Harmonium, Percussion I,
Percussion II, Violin, Bass
Book and Lyrics by
Jeremy James Taylor and Frank Whately
he setting is 9th century Roman Britannia, and only two things stand in the way of Sicilian mafia
boss Don Baloni’s plan to commandeer the new British roads and turn the future England into a
bonanza of Italian take-out restaurants and ice cream stands: a quaint pub sitting smack in the middle of
the construction zone, and its feisty British patrons. It’s an hilarious, anachronistic and very English farce
with shades of Monty Python.
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A Prologue and 3 acts: 4 scenes
Cast: 17 men; 1 boy, 7 women; 1 girl, chorus
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Instrumentation: *Reed I (alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet) *Reed II (alto sax,
clarinet, bass clarinet), *Reed III (tenor sax, clarinet), *Reed IV (tenor sax, flute, clarinet), 3
Trumpets (*2 trumpets), 2 Trombones (*trombone), *Bass, *Drums, *Piano
* minimum orchestration
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t’s the familiar story of Ali Baba, the Arabian peasant whose discovery of a magic cave containing a
trove of stolen riches leads to wealth and relentless pursuit by a band of forty thieves, except now the
setting is Prohibition-era Chicago, our hero is a street sweeper, and the thieves are a bunch of inept
gangsters – a tuneful, charming, inspired adaptation of an old chestnut.
Act 1: 4 scenes
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Act 2: 3 scenes
Cast: 7 principal men, 5 principal women, large chorus
Instrumentation: Four Saxophones doubling: Alto 1 (clarinet, soprano and baritone saxophones
(optional), Alto 2 (clarinet, preferably B–flat and A), Tenor 1 (clarinet, flute), Tenor 2 (clarinet,
bass clarinet),
3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Piano (plays from Vocal Score), Double Bass, Drums
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his highly original take on “A Christmas Carol” follows a young Charles Dickens as he struggles to
provide his publisher with a Christmas story he has promised to write. With the aid of his artistic
muse, Dickens faces – and comes to terms with – his own troubled youth, learning the true meaning of
Christmas and finding in his past the inspiration for his immortal holiday classic.
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1 act: unit set
Cast: 4 men (may be expanded), 2 women (may be expanded)
Book by Robert Owens Scott
Lyrics by Tom Toce • Music by Douglas J. Cohen
Conceived and Originally Directed
by Bruce Colville
Instrumentation: Tape accompaniment only; no piano score available
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ew subjects continue to captivate the youthful heart, mind and spirit like the promise of space
exploration. The space race is on again in this funny, educational revue chronicling one of the most
thrilling periods of history. From the delights of space food to the excitement of lift-off, from John Glenn’s
momentous flight to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, this sparkling musical reminds young and
old alike of the enormous power of the human imagination.
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1 act: unit set
Cast: 4 men (may be expanded), 1 woman (may be expanded)
Instrumentation: Tape accompaniment only; no Piano score available
Book and Lyrics by Arthur Perlman
Music by Jeffrey Lunden
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ith warmth and humor, Theatreworks’ longest-running musical sings of the American legend who
smuggled more than 300 slaves – including her aged parents – to freedom on the
Underground Railroad. Using traditional songs of the period, (including such classics as “Follow The
Drinking Gourd” and “Good News, The Chariot’s A-Comin’”), Freedom Train recounts a powerful
and inspiring tale of courage, dedication, perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.
1 act: unit set
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Cast: 3 – 8 men, 2 – 4 women
Written by Marvin Gordon
with traditional music
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Logo Pack available
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armth, humor, and melody abound in this fresh take on the beloved story about a Swiss orphan
who restores joy and meaning to the life of her bitter, lonely grandfather. A skillful and spirited
reworking of the Alpine classic, this exquisite adaptation is a touching celebration of optimism,
determination and friendship – with plenty of fun, excitement… and yodeling, to boot!
1 act: unit set
Book by Sarah Schlesinger and David Evans
Music by David Evans
Lyrics by Sarah Schlesinger
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his quirky, but compelling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, updates the gothic thriller to
tell an engrossing story of substance abuse and the self-esteem issues that so often play a role in
addiction. A mild-mannered, teenage chemistry whiz produces a potion which transforms him into the
coolest kid in school, only to find his uncontrollable craving for the substance has taken over his life.
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David Crane and Marta Kauffman
Music by Michael Skloff
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his witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of a perennial favorite gives us a possessive mother who happens to
be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince, and a strong-willed but naïve young
girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across – not to mention a contemporary moral about
parent-child relationships which will have young audiences rejoicing. With book and lyrics by two
creators of the hit television show Friends, rest assured this fairy tale isn’t going to be business as usual!
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hough the most modest toy in the nursery, the Velveteen Rabbit earns the love of a young boy and
learns about the joys and pain of becoming “Real.” Margery Williams’ classic book springs to
magical life in this enchanting musical about love, loss and self-esteem, with music by the composer of
the smash Off-Broadway revue I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
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Music by Jimmy Roberts
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his honest and direct musical revue about divorce uses skits, songs, humor, and common sense to
explore an issue which is growing more timely every day. Full of hope and heart, When The
Cookie Crumbles… helps children to understand and cope with the pressures, fears, guilt and
loneliness divorce can bring, stressing that no matter how painful the experience, there is life – and love
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Cast: 3 men (may be expanded), 3 women (may be expanded)
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et in ancient China, Aladdin uses artful Chinese theatre techniques to sing and dance the familiar
tale of a poor boy, a beautiful princess and a very large genie in a very tiny lamp. Based on the
classic Arabian Nights story re-popularized by the recent animated film, this Aladdin does Disney
Act 1: 9 scenes
Act 2: 7 scenes
Book and Lyrics by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
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ewis Carroll’s unflappable young heroine takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an offkilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties. A world where
playing cards hold court, and nothing is as it seems. Whimsy and wordplay are the order of the day in
this imaginative musical adaptation of a favorite of generations of children, adults and psychoanalysts!
This version is just good, clean fun.
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Cast: 6 men, 4 women
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he beloved fairy tale is retold in the style of English pantomime. A young woman triumphs over her
nasty, abusive Stepmother and Stepsisters and marries her Prince Charming, thanks to a zany Fairy
Godmother, a trip to the Royal Ball in an enchanted coach, and a glass slipper. The Fairy Godmother’s
two comical helpers keep things moving along in this delightful version of a classic known the world over.
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wo con-men “play the palace” in this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known
satirical tale. Mr. Stitch and Mr. Sew wreak havoc at Wits Ends Palace when they present the
Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest
of men. A charming exploration of the dangers of vanity, with a host of hilarious characters that includes
a brassy, tap-dancing, bugle-playing Empress.
Act 1: 5 scenes
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Cast: 7 men, 3 women, chorus (optional)
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et in medieval England, this outrageous musical comedy turns a childhood favorite on its head as
our boy Jack climbs the fabled beanstalk, only to find a friendly, lovable Giant and a tap-dancing
Golden Goose. Along the way, he encounters his long-lost father (a victim of – what else? – amnesia)
and a villainous Baron. Fresh, wacky and unexpected, Jack & The Beanstalk is sure to delight even
the most jaded of audiences!
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Act 1: 2 scenes
Act 2: 2 scenes
Cast: 4–5 men, 3–4 women, cow, chorus
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ld Italy comes to life in this acclaimed musical adaptation of the classic tale of the wooden
puppet who yearns to become a real boy. An evocative score, colorful costumes and exotic
locales – including the sinister Land Of The Toys and the interior of a genuine Italian whale – made this
fantastic adventure a wild success when it was shown on CBS television.
Act 1: 4 scenes
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Cast: 10–11 men, 2–3 women, chorus
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other Goose introduces the next generation to her “greatest hits” in this energetic musical revue.
Classic nursery rhymes are set to a catchy contemporary score that covers the range of 20th
century music. Enormously popular, the original production – staged with only a chair and six blocks –
played limited engagements on Broadway and even inspired a CBS television series.
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Cast: 4 men, 4 women (includes Mother Goose)
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sleeping princess, a spellbound Prince and more fairies than you can shake a stick at are all part
of this quirky adaptation of the popular tale. The evil Trollarina exacts her revenge on the royal
family by sending the beautiful Princess Melinda into an everlasting sleep; but little does she realize
more than one spell is about to be broken by the kiss of an enchanted Faun.
2 acts: unit set
Cast: 3–4 men, 5–6 women, chorus
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t’s Snow White with a Stetson! Set during the California Gold Rush, this rambunctious, tongue-in-cheek
retelling of the timeless classic pits the hapless heroine against an ill-tempered saloon hall owner
named Queenie and her assistant Sneaky Sam. In true fairy tale fashion, all ends well, thanks to
handsome marshal Joe Prince and the seven prospecting Dwarf Brothers.
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xcitement runs high in this musical adaptation of a favorite childhood adventure story. Robert Louis
Stevenson’s thrilling tale of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny on the high seas and pieces of eight
follows Jim Hawkins, an ordinary youth drawn into a dangerous race for buried treasure against the
treacherous Long John Silver. As the author himself wrote, “If this don’t fetch the kids, why, they have
gone rotten since my day.”
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Cast: 12 men, 2 women, men’s chorus, women’s chorus
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s there a soul alive who has not been swept away by the wonder of L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece?
After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, young Kansas farmgirl Dorothy Gale
teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to avoid the clutches of the
Wicked Witch Of The West and find the mighty Wizard who can send her home.
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