CAST: Flexible cast of 15-30, optional chorus
SET: Exterior ocean sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $25.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$95 First Performance
$95 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior ocean sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $25.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$95 First Performance
$95 Each Additional Performance
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book,The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. Now you can bring the magical, colorful world of the deep blue sea to life on your stage!
This large-cast musical features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters who admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales (played by separate actors who become a chorus for solo songs), the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, whose tentacles can also be played by separate actors. Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With a bubbly, energetic score (that’s been simplified slightly to make it easier for large choruses) and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this one-of-a-kind musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This musical is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A small-cast version of this musical, ideal for touring and TYA productions with a cast of 5-9 and a similar running time, is also available. Professional production rights are not available.
Listen to this short audio trailer
This large-cast musical features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters who admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales (played by separate actors who become a chorus for solo songs), the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, whose tentacles can also be played by separate actors. Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With a bubbly, energetic score (that’s been simplified slightly to make it easier for large choruses) and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this one-of-a-kind musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This musical is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A small-cast version of this musical, ideal for touring and TYA productions with a cast of 5-9 and a similar running time, is also available. Professional production rights are not available.
Listen to this short audio trailer

Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $25.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $25.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
The Rainbow Fish Musical (Large Cast)
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE
HAMILTON, NSW AUSTRALIA
HAMILTON, NSW AUSTRALIA
R.A.D. STUDIOS
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
SEEDS OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACDY
CREEKSIDE, PA
CREEKSIDE, PA
STAR OF THE DAY PRODUCTIONS
HELLERTOWN, PA
HELLERTOWN, PA
MOEZART PRODUCTIONS, INC
PHOENIX, AZ
PHOENIX, AZ
ASHLEE MUNDT
JEFFERSON, WI
JEFFERSON, WI
THE STAGE KIDS
WENATCHEE, WA
WENATCHEE, WA
JEWISH COMM CENTER OF DALLAS
DALLAS, TX
DALLAS, TX
NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLEBURY, IN
MIDDLEBURY, IN
JENNIE CULPEPPER
GRAPEVINE, TX
GRAPEVINE, TX
DRAMATIC TRUTH BALLET THEATRE
KANSAS CITY, MO
KANSAS CITY, MO
TREE OF LIFE INT'L CHARTER
ANDERSON, CA
ANDERSON, CA
DEBRA THUMA
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
MT CALVARY-GRACE LUTHERAN SCH
LA CROSSE, WI
LA CROSSE, WI
RISE UP ARTS ALLIANCE
LANCASTER, OH
LANCASTER, OH
COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY
SAINT PAUL, MN
SAINT PAUL, MN
CANYON ISD
CANYON, TX
CANYON, TX
MIDWAY COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHL
POWDER SPRINGS, GA
POWDER SPRINGS, GA
JARDINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
TOPEKA, KS
TOPEKA, KS
ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DIST
ONTARIO, CA
ONTARIO, CA
DORAL ACADEMY-RED ROCK ELEM
LAS VEGAS, NV
LAS VEGAS, NV
ELLIETTE SHAW
WAXAHACHIE, TX
WAXAHACHIE, TX
DINUBA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DINUBA, CA
DINUBA, CA
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INT'L SCH
BARCELONA SPAIN
BARCELONA SPAIN
GIBSONBURG EXEMPTED SCH DIST
GIBSONBURG, OH
GIBSONBURG, OH
GIBSONBURG HIGH SCHOOL
GIBSONBURG, OH
GIBSONBURG, OH
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
PHENIX CITY, AL
PHENIX CITY, AL
BOBBI BURNS
WELCH, OK
WELCH, OK
BEAVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRIFFIN, GA
GRIFFIN, GA
GEYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SCOTTDALE, PA
SCOTTDALE, PA
CHARLES BENNETT
NEWFIELD, NJ
NEWFIELD, NJ
SAN CARLOS CHILDREN'S THEATER
SAN CARLOS, CA
SAN CARLOS, CA
SEVEN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
CINCINNATI, OH
CINCINNATI, OH
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM ELEM SCHOOL
WASHINGTON, DC
WASHINGTON, DC
THE MERC PLAYHOUSE SOCIETY
TWISP, WA
TWISP, WA
SWINK SCHOOL DISTRICT
SWINK, CO
SWINK, CO
PALMYRA R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
PALMYRA, MO
PALMYRA, MO
DREAM ARTS CO
DETROIT, MI
DETROIT, MI
LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
THIBODAUX, LA
THIBODAUX, LA
KINKAID SCHOOL
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MOODY, AL
MOODY, AL
NATASHA BENFELL
BAY OF PLEANTY NEW ZEALAND
BAY OF PLEANTY NEW ZEALAND
SUMTER LITTLE THEATRE
SUMTER, SC
SUMTER, SC
MARY SUTTER
WHITE PIGEON, MI
WHITE PIGEON, MI
CARLISLE REG PERF ARTS CENTER
CARLISLE, PA
CARLISLE, PA
APPALACHIAN CTR FOR THE ARTS
PIKEVILLE, KY
PIKEVILLE, KY
PIED PIPER PLAYERS
BURLINGAME, CA
BURLINGAME, CA
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BELLEVILLE
BELLEVILLE, WI
BELLEVILLE, WI
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Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.