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Children's Musicals

When you pair the wonder and magic of children's theatre with the fun and excitement of quality music, you have the perfect hybrid of children's musicals, sometimes referred to as children's theater musicals. Producing one of Pioneer Drama Service's musicals for young audiences creates a wonderful experience for any school, community theater or professional theater wanting to give children a magical experience. Whether your production group is comprised of children, teens or adults, you'll find the perfect children's musical here!

To assure the success of your production, we offer a broad range of production aids, including high quality production/rehearsal CD sets, videos of many of our shows and CD Samplers that give you the opportunity to hear a portion of every single song in a musical.

Don't forget to check out our unique Musical Perusal Program, which provides you a cost-effective way to preview several different shows before purchasing.

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Abracadabra, Aladdin!
Dramatized from The Arabian Nights' Entertainment
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (roughly 5M, 13F, and 2 that
can be either), optional chorus
Set/Time: Three simple sets/About 1 hour
Zesty fun and engaging music are all part of this adaptation. You'll meet not one, but three genies, the whimpering Ali Bubba and the haughty sultan's wife. More...

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Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (roughly 5M, 13F, plus 2 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Three simple sets /About 75 minutes
Adapted from the Arabian Nights Entertainment More...

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Androcles and the Lion
Cast: Flexible cast of 18, extras, chorus
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
Androcles removes a thorn from a lion's paw, and the lion returns the favor by not eating Androcles in the Roman arena. More...

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Animal Krackers
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 or more (men or women), fewer with doubling
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 1 hour
A variety of cheerful forest creatures meet to entertain each other, but the hungry Lion appears, forcing them to turn their attention to saving their lives. More...

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Babes in Toyland
Cast: 11M, 13F, plus 5 that can be either, plus chorus
Set/Time: Two simple sets /About 90 minutes
The villainous Barnaby has fallen in love with sweet Mistress Mary Quite Contrary. If he can't buy her love, then he'll force her to marry him by threatening to foreclose on her mother. More...

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Beauty and the Lonely Beast
Cast: 2M, 4F
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 1 hour
The Beast falls in love with Beauty. Though there are some early misunderstandings, true love triumphs. Beauty and the Beast, who is now a handsome prince, live happily ever after. More...

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The Big Bad Musical
A Howling Courtroom Comedy
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 (about 3M, 5F plus 6 that can be either), chorus
Set/Time: Simple courtroom set/About 1 hour
The jury—your audience—must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world! More...

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The Brementown Musicians
Based on the Story by The Brothers Grimm
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 (men or women)
Set/Time: Simple exterior sets /About 45 minutes
Based on the classic Grimm fairy tale, four animals desperately want to leave their barnyard duties and become the town musicians. More...

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Cinderella
Retold as a Musical Play
Cast: Flexible cast of 14
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 40 minutes
Additional sparkle has been added to this beloved fairy tale when Cinderella acquires a faithful dog, Rover, who is given the power of speech by the Fairy Godmother. More...

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Cinderella's Glass Slipper
Cast: Flexible cast of 18-20 (5M, 13 to 15F), extras and
optional chorus, easy doubling
Set/Time: Simple settings /About 75 minutes
Cinderella loses her glass slipper as she tries to run out before the clock strikes midnight. As we know, the prince finds the girl he is to marry. More...

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A Connecticut Yankee — The Musical
Based on the Mark Twain classic
Cast: Flexible cast of 16 (7M, 9F or more), chorus
Set/Time: Simple interior set /About 75 minutes
A teenager is knocked out and finds himself transported back to the thrilling days of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and the Knights and Ladies of the Round Table. More...

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Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood
A 50s Musical!
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (about 8M, 10F, plus 3 that can be either), chorus
Set/Time: Area staging/About 75 minutes
It’s the 1950s, hula-hoops are in high demand, and so is Little Red Riding Hood! Complete with the Big Bad Wolf and a sock-hopping ‘50s score, this show is guaranteed to end happily ever after! More...

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The Emperor's Nightingale
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen classic
Cast: 4M, 3F, flexible chorus
Set/Time: Unit set /About 90 minutes
In this adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, an emperor is saddened by the loss of his child. The beautiful song of the Nightingale and the heart of a maid help him make a new start. More...

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Enchanted Sleeping Beauty
From the stories of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm
Cast: Flexible cast of 25 (roughly 7M, 18F, smaller with
doubling), optional chorus and extras
Set/Time: Simple unit set /About 75 minutes
You'll love this flexible, large cast musical version of the popular classic. The zany, lovable characters and the score are as enchanting as Briar-Rose in this family favorite, suitable for all ages. More...

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The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (about 5M, 11F, plus 5 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple area set /About 90 minutes
A selfish prince rejects a powerful witch. After a curse is placed on him, he is destined to be a beast until he learns to love. More...

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!
Cast: 3M, 8F, plus 5 or 6 that can be either, optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 1 hour
This musical adaptation of the classic folk tale will delight your audiences. By the end, the cow is returned, the chicken learns how to lay golden eggs and the good life returns to the kingdom. More...

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Floating Princess
Cast: 6M, 7F, plus 2 that can be either, chorus (at least 13), optional extras
Set/Time: Three sets /About 90 minutes
Your audience will be uplifted by this fresh and funny fairy tale spoof! More...

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Follow that Rabbit
Cast: Flexible cast of 15 to 30
Set/Time: Simple area staging /About 90 minutes
You'll meet talking birds and animals, singing flowers, comic kings and queens . . . and find yourself attending a race where the contestants run in circles getting nowhere and everybody wins! More...

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The Frog Prince
Based Upon a Tale by The Brothers Grimm
Cast: Flexible cast of 9 (4-5M, 3-5F)
Set/Time: Simple area sets /About 50 minutes
Adapted from the fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, a young prince has been turned into a frog by an evil witch. A young princess, as well, lives under a witch's spell, and no one can understand her. More...

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Hey Ho, Pinocchio
Based on the Classic Story By Carlo Collodi
Cast: Flexible cast of 15, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
Based on the classic story by Carlo Collodi, a hip cricket and a sweet fairy try to guide a willful puppet past many temptations and teach him to care for others so he can become a real boy. More...

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Hi, Ho, Robin Hood
Cast: Flexible cast of 16 (roughly 8M, 8F), plus extras (doubling possible)
Set/Time: Flexible unit set /About 1 hour
Robin Hood is leading a merry life with his followers in Sherwood Forest. Unfortunately, the evil Prince John is waging a personal war against Robin Hood. This is family entertainment at its utmost. More...

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Huckleberry Finn
Based on the classic Mark Twain story
Cast: Flexible cast of 17 or more
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
This is considered one of Mark Twain's finest stories, and you'll be delighted when Tom and Huck become involved with confidence men passing themselves off as European royalty. More...

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Jack and the Giant
Cast: Flexible cast of 19 (about 5M, 13F, plus one cow character
for one or two actors) extras, chorus
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
This musical adaptation of the classic folk tale will delight your audiences. By the end, the cow is returned, the chicken learns how to lay golden eggs and the good life returns to the kingdom. More...

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The Jungle Book — the musical
Adapted from the Rudyard Kipling book
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (plus many optional extras or smaller with doubling)
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 75 minutes
Adapted from the Rudyard Kipling book, a boy survives with the help of his friends, the bear Baloo, the panther Bagheera and the python Kaa, who teach him about Jungle Law. More...

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King Midas and the Palace of Gold
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (roughly 6M, 12F, plus 3 roles that
can be either) optional extras
Set/Time: One simple set /About 75 minutes
King Midas is a powerful ruler who can think only of gold. His lovely daughter, Princess Penelope, is having a birthday, and noble guests come from far and wide, including the handsome Prince Ajax. More...

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Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel
Cast: Flexible cast of 13 to 19, optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Representational set /About 1 hour
Can Prince Llewellyn persevere over the powers of evil? Will the sages Parsley, Rosemary and Thyme be able to help? And can Rapunzel convince the witch that it's okay to be unique? More...

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A Little Bit of Magic
Cast: Flexible cast of 4 or more
Set/Time: Simple set /About 45 minutes
Do-Nothing Dale, a little picked-upon wizard, wants to know what her little bit of magic is. On her journey to find out, she finds that she's just as special as everyone else in the world. More...

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The Little Mermaid (musical)
From the story by Hans Christian Andersen
Cast: Flexible cast of about 25, optional chorus, extras,
(or many roles may be doubled)
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale, a mermaid leaves her undersea realm to find the prince of her dreams, whose statue she has found. More...

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A Little Princess — The Musical
Cast: Flexible cast of 4M, 12F, plus extras
Set/Time: Simple sets /About 90 minutes
This engaging musical adaptation of the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is enriched with a touching and beautiful score that adds a magical touch to this enchanting show. More...

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Little Red Riding Hood
Cast: Flexible cast of 22 or more (doubling possible)
Set/Time: Simple area sets /About 1 hour
Granny is in search of the Wolf, who has stolen her bicycle. He is a most unusual creature who is Harvard educated, enjoys being evil and loves little children (on whole wheat toast). More...

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The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad
Based on Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows
Cast: Flexible cast of 30, optional extras, doubling
Set/Time: Simple representational sets /About 75 minutes
Join Mr. Toad on his musical adventures in this version of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows. More...

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Magic in Me
Cast: Flexible cast of 22, optional chorus
Set/Time: Simple set /About 45 minutes
Do-Nothing Dale, a little picked-upon wizard, wants to know what her little bit of magic is. On her journey to find out, she finds that she's just as special as everyone else in the world. More...

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The Magical Land of Oz
A Musical Based on the L. Frank Baum Classic Book
Cast: Flexible cast of 20, plus chorus, extras (doubling possible)
Set/Time: Simple set /About 1 hour
When Dorothy's house squashes the Wicked Witch of the East, she and Toto set out on an adventure to the great Oz with her friends, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Woodsman. More...

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The Magical Pied Piper
Cast: Flexible cast of 16, plus chorus and children
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 1 hour
There is trouble in Hamelin! The village is overrun with rats who eat the cheese, the meat and even make nests in the baker's pies. So Peter leads the rats from Hamelin and returns for a reward. More...

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Metaphasia
A radically updated retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Cast: Flexible cast of 6M, 16F, chorus, optional doubling
Set/Time: Area staging /About 90 minutes
With a gentle message about accepting changes in our lives embedded in this coming-of-age story, the exciting adventure and upbeat, original tunes will captivate imaginations of all ages. More...

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The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist
Based on Charles Dickens' classic book
Cast: 9M, 10F, plus any number of children and townspeople as chorus/extras
Set/Time: Two simple sets /About 90 minutes
For those who loved the classic Charles Dickens' story, enjoy again all of the fascinating characters from this exciting story. More...

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New Clothes for the Empress
Cast: 2M, 4F, optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple interior set /About 90 minutes
Young audiences will love this twist to the well-known tale The Emperor’s New Clothes. More...

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No Strings Attached
A musical adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic Pinocchio
Cast: Flexible cast of 12 to 22, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets/About 90 minutes
With fun dialogue, a variety of modern music and a surprise ending, audiences of all ages will enjoy this new take on an old favorite! More...

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Oz!
A dazzling musical based on the L. Frank Baum classic story
Cast: Flexible cast of 21, plus chorus extras, (doubling possible)
Set/Time: Simple sets /About 90 minutes
This bright musical is charged with a fresh array of songs. True to the classic book, the great and powerful wizard grants Dorothy's friends their wishes and of course, helps Dorothy return to Kansas. More...

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Paintin' the Fence
A Tom Sawyer Musical Adventure
Cast: Flexible cast of 23, plus extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 1 hour
Enjoy the humor, action, fun of life by the Mississippi with this musical adaptation of the Mark Twain classic. More...

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The Pale Pink Dragon
Cast: Flexible cast of 22, dancers, extras
Set/Time: Three simple sets /About 1 hour
Princess Pinkie has disappeared and it's presumed that a dragon has devoured the princess. A prince sets out to destroy the dragon. However, when he can't kill the pale pink dragon, a spell is broken. More...

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Pied Piper - The Musical
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (about 6M, 12F, plus 3 or more rats), chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 75 minutes
When the Pied Piper disposes of the rats that are taking over Hamelin, the townsfolk do not pay him. He then leads the children from town and the townsfolk realize their error. More...

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Pocahontas
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (roughly 6M, 12F plus 3 roles that can be either),
optional chorus/extras
Set/Time: Simple area set /About 75 minutes
True to the legend, this is a page from history. The princess delights in playing with Raven, Wolf and Squirrel. She has also made friends with a community struggling with starvation and sickness. More...

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The Princess and the Magic Pea
Cast: 6M, 7F, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple unit set /About 90 minutes
This is a tuneful musical comedy version of the charming Hans Christian Andersen classic about Prince Peter's search for a More...

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The Ransom of Red Chief
Based On The Short Story By O. Henry
Cast: 6M, 12F, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple exterior sets /About 90 minutes
Based on O. Henry's famous story, a town rejoices when a girl is kidnapped and the community feels an unaccustomed peace and quiet. More...

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The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood
Cast: Flexible cast of 10
Set/Time: Simple settings /About 1 hour
It's rare we get a chance to get the infamous Wolf's point of view of this popular story. In this hilarious musical, however, our compassionate and sympathetic beast is understandably upset. More...

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Robin Hood — The Musical
A Merry Musical Adventure
Cast: Flexible cast of 16 (roughly 8M, 8F), plus extras (doubling possible)
Set/Time: Flexible unit set /About 90 minutes
Robin Hood is leading a merry life with his followers in Sherwood Forest. Unfortunately, the evil Prince John is waging a personal war against Robin Hood. This is family entertainment at its utmost. More...

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Rumpelstiltskin is My Name
Cast: Flexible cast of 15 or less (roughly 5M, 10F), optional chorus and extras
Set/Time: Simple area staging /About 75 minutes
An abominable sorcerer must possess an infant of royal birth because of a challenge from an old witch. Plotting and scheming, he spreads the word that the miller's daughter can weave straw into gold. More...

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The Secret Garden (musical)
Adapted From the Novel By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Cast: Flexible cast of 18 or more (roughly 6M, 12F) doubling possible,
optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple set /About 75 minutes
Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing a young girl to help restore a boy's health. More...

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The Shoemaker and the Elves
Cast: Flexible cast of 15, plus chorus and extras
Set/Time: Simple representational set /About 1 hour
After a kind shoemaker gives an old beggar woman his last pair of shoes, he sets material out to make just a single pair. That night, five elves create magical shoes. More...

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Sleeping Beauty
Cast: Flexible cast of 11
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 1 hour
In this musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, the evil Thornberry puts a curse on Princess Elaine. The brave Prince Dauntless battles a fire-breathing dragon to break the magic spell. More...

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A Musical Adapted from The Brothers Grimm
Cast: Flexible cast of 16 (roughly 2M, 7F, plus 7 dwarf roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple sets /About 75 minutes
All our old friends are here in this musical adapted from the original story by the Brothers Grimm. We'll meet the princess, the dwarfs, the prince and, of course, the evil queen. More...

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The Stories of Scheherazade
From The Arabian Nights stories
Cast: Flexible cast of 23 (roughly 6M, 17F), plus extras
Set/Time: Two simple sets /About 90 minutes
Armed only with her wit and just a smattering of magic, a great storyteller transforms royal counselors into powerful genies and mutates a hot-tempered king. More...

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The Story of Hansel and Gretel
Cast: Flexible cast of 18, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 75 minutes
Sent into the woods, Hansel and Gretel meet up with a fiery troll guard, an articulate owl, a forest sprite and two hobgoblins who are in the service of an evil (but extremely funny) witch. More...

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The Story of Velveteen Rabbit
Based on the book by Margery Williams
Cast: Flexible cast of 18 (about 6M, 5F plus 7 that can be either)
plus extras and chorus
Set/Time: Interior set/About 90 minutes
Like a favorite stuffed animal from childhood, this delightful musical will touch your heart and remain forever in your sweet memories. More...

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Swiss Family Robinson
Cast: Flexible cast of 14
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 1 hour
In this fascinating adaptation of the Johann Wyss classic, you travel with a shipwrecked family to a deserted island. The family works together to build their home, only to be threatened by pirates. More...

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Tale of Beauty and the Beast
Cast: Flexible cast of 18 (about 5M, 9F, plus 4 roles that can be either),
optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple area set /About 1 hour
A selfish prince rejects a powerful witch. After a curse is placed on him, he is destined to be a beast until he learns to love. More...

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (and Benjamin Bunny)
Cast: 4M, 5F, plus 3 roles that can be either, optional chorus, extras
Set/Time: Simple exterior set /About 1 hour
Everyone knows that you stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden, a world filled with excitement and scrumptious vegetables! The thrills are just beginning when the angry farmer spots two silly bunnies. More...

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There's a Monster in My Closet!
Cast: Flexible cast of 19, chorus
Set/Time: Area staging/About 90 minutes
Fantasy and reality collide in this eclectic and fun musical romp! Emily’s having a sleepover with her best friend Stephanie when they discover there’s a monster in her closet! More...

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The Three Little Pigs Out West
Cast: Flexible cast of 17, optional extras and chorus
Set/Time: Two simple exterior sets /About 90 minutes
The younger pigs have just lost their houses to the Big Bad Wolf. The two pigs and their older brother decide that it is the perfect time for a vacation and head out west to Baby Bear's Dude Ranch. More...

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Through the Looking Glass
A Wild and Wacky Version of the Classic Story
Cast: Flexible cast of 9-25, chorus, extras
Set/Time: Minimal set requirements /About 1 hour
Your audiences will recognize some of their favorite characters of Wonderland and meet dozens of new ones in Alice's hip-hopping journey through a looking glass. More...

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Tiny Thumbelina
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (roughly 6M, 14F), chorus/extras,
doubling possible
Set/Time: Simple set /About 75 minutes
In Thumbelina's small and perilous world, an unpleasant family of toads and a water rat are all determined to capture her. Plus, a muddled old mole thinks our tiny heroine would make a fine wife. More...

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Tom Sawyer
Cast: Flexible cast of 23, plus extras
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 90 minutes
Enjoy the humor, action and fun of life by the Mississippi in this musical adaptation of the Mark Twain classic. More...

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Toy Camp
Cast: Flexible cast of 13, optional extras
Set/Time: Simple unit set /About 75 minutes
Enter into the world of make-believe, a place where toys learn to be good toys. A group of toys have come to Toy Camp to hopefully graduate and earn their price tags to be sold at toy stores. More...

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Twinderella — The Musical
Cast: Flexible cast of 31 (about 12M, 10F, plus 9 that can be either), chorus, doubling
Set/Time: Simple area staging/About 70 minutes
Cinderella’s stepfamily makes her rotate Her long lost stepbrother is forced to organize sock drawers. This hilarious musical send-up of “Cinderella” will delight actors and audiences alike. More...

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Unhappily Ever After
Cast: 5M, 11F
Set/Time: Simple interior set /About 1 hour
When Sleeping Beauty will do nothing but nap and the Frog Prince refuses to give up his amphibian ways, a marriage counselor has no choice but to rewrite the endings of famous fairy tales. More...

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The Velveteen Rabbit (musical)
Based on the story by Margery Williams
Cast: Flexible cast of 12, chorus
Set/Time: Several simple sets /About 1 hour
Your audiences will be moved when the little boy announces his Velveteen Rabbit is real, and the Nursery Magic Fairy turns this love into a miracle. More...

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The Wind in the Willows
Adapted from the Novel By Kenneth Grahame
Cast: Flexible cast of 5 to 8 (men or women)
Set/Time: Simple multi-scene set /About 90 minutes
Toad's path takes him to the Wide World where he is arrested and sent to prison. Although he escapes, he falls into the clutches of a ruthless Thief. In the end, Badger, Mole and Rat save him. More...

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Wonderland!
Cast: Flexible cast of 9 - 25, plus chorus
Set/Time: Minimal set requirements /About 90 minutes
You'll recognize some of your favorite familiar characters of Alice's Wonderland along with meeting dozens of new ones: a baseball team, a gospel group called The Responsibilities, and much more. More...

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