TYA On Tour Production History
Since 1992, Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour has been a leader in bringing imaginative and original works to communities around the nation. Throughout the program's history, 44 tours have played in hundreds of cities in 49 states as well as parts of Canada, reaching over 2 million children, teachers, and family members.
Check out our production history below! General information about our touring program and current tours can be found here.
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Production History compiled by Jill Goodman.
Photo at right: Cast members (left to right) Evan Casey, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Felicia Curry, and Hasani Allen perform Don't Let The Pigeon the Bus! (The Musical). Photo credit Jeremy Daniel.
Production History
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Show Way the Musical
- A World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Adapted by Jacqueline Woodson, based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson
- Music by Tyrone L. Robinson
- Orchestrations by Wilkie Ferguson
- Track production by Taylor Williams
- Choreographed by Tiffany Quinn
- Music Direction by Tiffany Underwood Holmes
- Directed by Tavia Rivée Jefferson, based on original direction by Schele Williams
Follow the stitches of a family’s lineage. Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s Newbery-winning book of history, love, and resilience becomes a world premiere stage adaptation with new music by Tyrone L. Robinson and directed by Tavia Rivée Jefferson, based on the original direction by Schele Williams. This moving, lyrical account based on Woodson’s own family pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledge illuminate their daughters’ lives—from enslavement to freedom, through segregation, freedom marches, and the fight for literacy.
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Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume
- A World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
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Adapted from the books by Kwame Alexander
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By Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess
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Music by Randy Preston
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Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
- Choreographed by Breon Arzell Jackson
New York Times best-selling author KWAME ALEXANDER brings two of his beloved children’s books—Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume—to the stage in a world premiere Kennedy Center commission. Alexander teams up with his writing partner MARY RAND HESS and long-time musical collaborator RANDY PRESTON to tell a story about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself. With special guests like Duck Ellington and Ms. Dairy Parton—this musical adaptation will have children (and families) dancing in their seats.
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Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical)
- A World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Adapted by Mo Willems and Tom Warburton based on the book by Mo Willems
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Choreographed by Jessica Hartman
- Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Whatever you do, don’t let The Pigeon star in his own musical production! It’s not easy being The Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late (gasp!), maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical) is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
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Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical)
- A World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Adapted by Mo Willems and Tom Warburton based on the book by Mo Willems
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Choreographed by Jessica Hartman
- Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Whatever you do, don’t let The Pigeon star in his own musical production! It’s not easy being The Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late (gasp!), maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical) is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
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Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall
- A World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Adapted by Andy Mitton, Patrick McDonnell, and Aaron Posner based on the book Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell
- Music and lyrics by Andy Mitton
- Choreographed by Christopher d’Amboise
- Directed by Aaron Posner
Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a little girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all the miracles of nature around them. As they learned more and more on their expeditions, Jane dreamed of spending the rest of her life living with and helping animals. And one day, she would go on to do just that. In this brand new musical adaptation, join young Jane and her special friend as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, this adaptation makes this very true story accessible for the young—and young at heart.
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Darius & Twig
- World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Script by Caleen Sinnette Jennings based on the book by Walter Dean Myers
- Composed by Nick Hernandez
- Directed by Eleanor Holdridge
On Harlem’s 145th Street, teenage best friends Darius and Twig dream of a world beyond the confines of their daily lives. Darius is a writer, whose latest story might be published in a magazine—if only he can keep his alter ego, a fierce falcon, in check. And Twig is a runner, whose speed and endurance might bring him a scholarship—if only he can impress college scouts at an upcoming meet. But with Darius’s mother barely scraping by, pressure from Twig’s uncle to give up racing, and bullies Midnight and Tall Boy constantly on their case, these true-blue allies may not truly be free to use their gifts. Based on the award-winning novel by Walter Dean Myers, this captivating tale about the power of friendship takes the late author’s “unerring eye for what’s real and meaningful in life” (Newsday) to depict visceral scenes of life struggles with sensitivity and wit. Street-smart and suspenseful, playful and profound, Darius & Twig is ultimately the story of two young men who must overcome obstacles by finding the best within themselves.
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Elephant and Piggie’s: We Are in a Play!
- World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Script and lyrics by Mo Willems based on the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems
- Composed by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Choreographed by Jessica Hartman
- Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Elephant Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, formally attired, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, and full of fun. Total opposites? No way! In Mo Willems’s beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends! In Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!, a vaudevillian romp of a musical, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense facing fundamental questions like what do you wear to a fancy pool costume party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy? Backed by nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, our duo even gets the audience involved in the action. So get ready for a musical experience ripped from the pages of your favorite books—and back after a sold-out run in the Family Theater in 2013. You’ll be doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long!
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Elephant and Piggie’s: We Are in a Play!
- World Premiere Kennedy Center Commission
- Script and lyrics by Mo Willems based on the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems
- Composed by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Choreographed by Jessica Hartman
- Directed by Jerry Whiddon
Elephant Gerald is an elephant: lumbering, formally attired, prone to melancholy. Piggie is (what else!) a piggie: perky, smiley, and full of fun. Total opposites? No way! In Mo Willems’s beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie are best friends! In Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!, a vaudevillian romp of a musical, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense facing fundamental questions like what do you wear to a fancy pool costume party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy? Backed by nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, our duo even gets the audience involved in the action. So get ready for a musical experience ripped from the pages of your favorite books—and back after a sold-out run in the Family Theater in 2013. You’ll be doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long!
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems, based on his book Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
- Music by Michael Silversher
- Directed by Rosemary Newcott
- Choreographed by Paige Hernandez
What does lost feel like? If you’ve ever felt lost, then you’ll know just how Trixie’s favorite stuffed Knuffle Bunny feels when he’s left all alone. If you’ve ever felt loved, then you’ll know just how Trixie, Knuffle Bunny, and their family feel when they’re together. It sounds so simple, just a quick trip to the Laundromat with Daddy, Trixie, and her beloved Knuffle Bunny. But, before you know it things go horribly, hilariously wrong. Chock full of adventure, song, and gigantic dancing laundry, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical tells the tale of firsts; a stuffed animal’s first trip in the laundry, a little girl’s first words, and a Daddy’s first time dealing with his child going “boneless.” Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor– winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy Award®–winning composer Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart and heartache that can only come from a family visit to the local Laundromat.
Barrio Grrrl!
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Book and Lyrics by Quiara Alegría Hudes
- Music by Bill Sherman
- Directed by Peter Flynn
- Choreographed by Devanand Janki
There’s a superhero on the streets we’d like you to meet. Her name is Ana, and she’s nine. Okay, so maybe she’s not one of those big, burly, bottom-kicking super heroes from the comic books. Maybe her super powers are mostly in her imagination. And maaaybe her faithful sidekick The Amazing Voice is, well, imaginary too, but Ana is everything a hero can be. She’s an underdog, ambitious, not afraid to get her sparkly new white sneakers dirty, and someone who thinks you get the most from your community
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Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure
- Co-commission and co-production with the White House Historical Association
- Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarias
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Directed by John Vreeke
Field trips are fun, especially when your destination is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! In this charming new musical, Dee Dee, Jose and Annie accidentally knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life—turning their tour into an unexpected adventure. As they try to get the nation’s first President back into his painting, the threesome learn the White House isn’t just a historic building…it’s also a home.
Nobody’s Perfect
- Co-commission and co-production with VSA Arts
- Based on the book by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney
- Script and lyrics by Doug Cooney
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Directed by Coy Middlebrook
- ASL direction and choreography by Alixandra Wailes
Fourth grade is not easy and after spending a year planning her “positively purple” birthday part, Megan finds herself at odds with a new student, Alexis. When they’re forced to collaborate on a science project, Megan discovers Alexis’s secret. This touching new musical—simultaneously performed in spoken English and American Sign Language—is a poignant reminder that despite first impressions, nobody’s perfect.
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The Phantom Tollbooth
- This version for young and family audiences commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book by Norton Juster
- Music by Arnold Black with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
- Adapted for the stage by Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick
- Directed by Tim McDonald
Nothing seems to interest young Milo—not his toys, not his friends, and especially not school. But when a mysterious tollbooth materializes in his room, he “drives on through” to discover a world of inspiration and embarks on a quest to rescue the princesses of Rhyme and Reason. Along the way, he realizes life is more exciting than his wildest dreams. This inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony® winner Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Room, She Loves Me).
Blues Journey
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book by Walter Dean Myers
- Adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston
- Directed by Scot Reese
Come, listen to the Bluesman! His old fingers are beginning to fail him, but he’s still got a song in his heart and lots of stories to tell. Some are true to life, others are likely tall tales. But every last one is rooted in music—from Uncle John’s deal with the devil… to riding the “blues train” up to Chicago… to learning how to capture lightning in a song. Along the way, you just may discover how the blues came to be, and why they’re here to stay.
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Katie Couric’s The Brand New Kid
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book by Katie Couric
- Book and Lyrics by Melanie Marnich
- Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman
- Directed by Nick Olcott
New teachers…new books… new faces! It’s the very first day of second grade, and Lazlo S. Gasky is the new kid in school. He’s your typical seven-year-old boy, but because he doesn’t look or speak quite like the others, the teasing and taunting begin. When Ellie McSnelly realizes how tough Lazlo has it, she risks being ridiculed herself to spend an afternoon with him. The two teach their classmates a valuable lesson about the need to give others a chance.
Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major
- Co-commissioned and co-produced by the Kennedy Center and the White House Historical Association
- Written by Tom Isbell
- Songs by Mark Russell
- Directed by Gregg Henry
Ever wonder what it’s like for kids who’ve lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? In the summer of 1904, young Kermit, Ethel, and Archie Roosevelt stumble upon a real-life treasure map hidden in their library’s copy of Treasure Island. Following clue after clue, the threesome untangles a decades-old mystery that leads them all over the White House, from the Red Room to the President’s Office. But will their father’s loyal valet or the new English governess foil their quest?
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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
- This version for young and family audiences commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- Adapted by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald
- Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
- Directed by Graham Whitehead
Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners get the tour of a lifetime in a mysterious candy-maker’s fantastical factory! Willy Wonka and his band of Oompa Loompas lead Charlie, the spoiled-rotten Veruca Salt, gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and television junkie Mike Teavee through a labyrinth of lemon drops, life lessons, and giggles galore.
Alice by Whoopi Goldberg
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book Alice by Whoopi Goldberg
- Written by Kim Hines
- Directed by Shirley Jo Finney
Sure, Alice’s best friend might be a semi-invisible rabbit, but this smart and sassy urban girl is like no other you’ve ever met. She dreams of being rich one day, and sets out with Sal (the rabbit) and Robin (a card playing misfit), to the city to claim a prize worth big bucks. Alice and her friends encounter all sorts of unique characters and challenges as they race against the clock. Ultimately Alice gains the biggest prize of all – the realization of the importance of friendship.
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Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- Adapted by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald
- Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
- Directed by Graham Whitehead
Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners get the tour of a lifetime in a mysterious candy-maker’s fantastical factory! Willy Wonka and his band of Oompa Loompas lead Charlie, the spoiled-rotten Veruca Salt, gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and television junkie Mike Teavee through a labyrinth of lemon drops, life lessons, and giggles galore.
Alexander, Who’s Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Book and lyrics by Judith Viorst
- Music by Shelly Markham
- Adapted from the book by Judith Viorst Alexander, Who’s Not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to Move.
- Directed by Nick Olcott
In this musical adaptation of one of Judith Viorst’s popular children’s books, Alexander faces a new and daunting challenge – leaving everything behind and moving to a new city 1,000 miles away from everything. Alexander and all of his friends are brought to life through music and dance, bringing back to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters.
Color Me Dark: A Story of the Great Migration North
- Co-commission by the Kennedy Center and Scholastic Entertainment
- Written by Jerome Hairston
- Adapted from the book by Patricia C. McKissack
- Directed by Ricardo Khan
The third offering in the Dear America™ series, we follow the journey of Nellie Lee and Erma Jean Love as their family moves to Chicago to escape the racial prejudice of rural Tennessee in the late 1920s. While in Chicago, they bear witness not only to great social change but also to the challenges that African Americans face within their own culture.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Version for young and family audiences commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain
- Written and Conceived by Ken Ludwig
- Music and lyrics by Don Schlitz
- Directed by Nick Olcott
Tom and Huck are up to their usual shenanigans in this new adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic American novel. These vignettes of Americana, deftly woven together through comedy, song and dance, promise to inspire a new appreciation for Mark Twain's classic novel.
Alexander, Who’s Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Book and lyrics by Judith Viorst
- Music by Shelly Markham
- Adapted from the book by Judith Viorst Alexander, Who’s Not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to Move.
- Directed by Nick Olcott
In this musical adaptation of one of Judith Viorst’s popular children’s books, Alexander faces a new and daunting challenge – leaving everything behind and moving to a new city 1,000 miles away from everything. Alexander and all of his friends are brought to life through music and dance, bringing back to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters.
Color Me Dark: A Story of the Great Migration North
- Co-commission by the Kennedy Center and Scholastic Entertainment
- Written by Jerome Hairston
- Adapted from the book by Patricia C. McKissack
- Directed by Ricardo Khan
The third offering in the Dear America™ series, we follow the journey of Nellie Lee and Erma Jean Love as their family moves to Chicago to escape the racial prejudice of rural Tennessee in the late 1920s. While in Chicago, they bear witness not only to great social change but also to the challenges that African Americans face within their own culture.
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The Nightingale
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen story
- Conceived and choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
- Written and Directed by Mary Hall Surface
- Music by David Maddox
On its third national tour, this Hans Christian Andersen classic is beautifully retold through theater and dance in this Kennedy Center production. A sweet singing nightingale befriends a mighty emperor and teaches him the truth about beauty and friendship.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Version for young and family audiences commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain
- Written and Conceived by Ken Ludwig
- Music and lyrics by Don Schlitz
- Directed by Nick Olcott
Tom and Huck are up to their usual shenanigans in this new adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic American novel. These vignettes of Americana, deftly woven together through comedy, song and dance, promise to inspire a new appreciation for Mark Twain's classic novel.
The Emperor’s New Clothes (Imagination Celebration on Tour)
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen story
- Music and libretto by Ric Averill
- Directed by Graham Whitehead
A new opera for children, Ric Averill takes the classic Hans Christian Andersen fable and adds new twists and turns to heighten the excitement.
Dreams in the Golden Country (Imagination Celebration on Tour)
- Co-commissioned by the Kennedy Center and Scholastic Entertainment
- Adapted from the Scholastic book of the same title
- Written by Barbara Field
- Directed by Gregg Henry
In the second installment of the Dear America™ series, young Zippy tries to find her footing in a the new world after her family escapes the Cossack persecution of turn of the century Russia.
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The Nightingale
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen story
- Conceived and choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
- Written and Directed by Mary Hall Surface
- Music by David Maddox
On its second national tour, this Hans Christian Andersen classic is beautifully retold through theater and dance in this Kennedy Center production. A sweet singing nightingale befriends a mighty emperor and teaches him the truth about beauty and friendship.
A Light in the Storm
- Co-commission by the Kennedy Center and Scholastic Entertainment
- Adapted from the book by Karen Hesse
- Written by Mary Hall Surface
- Directed by Rick Davis
The first in the Dear America™ series of co-productions between the Kennedy Center and Scholastic Entertainment, Wickie bears witness to a country being torn apart by the Civil War while watching the same war rage on in dividing her family. All the time, trying to find her place in the world as she mans the lighthouse at Fenwick Island.
Harlem
- Based on the book by Walter Dean Myers
- Written by Bill Grimmette
- Music Composed and Arranged by Kysia Bostic
In its second national tour, a storyteller weaves Myers’ poem together with tales of the people of Harlem-while a jazz ensemble provides back up for his words and images with traditional and new compositions.
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
- Based on the books by Kevin Henkes
- Adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling
- Directed by Jerry Manning
On it’s second national tour, follow Lilly through her lessons in the classroom to her adventures with her friends. This adaptation is taken from three of popular children’s author Kevin Henkes’ stories: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse; Julius, Baby of the World; and Chester’s Way.
Harlem
- Based on the book by Walter Dean Myers
- Written by Bill Grimmette
- Music Composed and Arranged by Kysia Bostic
A storyteller weaves Myers’ poem together with tales of the people of Harlem-while a jazz ensemble provides back up for his words and images with traditional and new compositions.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the book of the same title
- Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst
- Music by Shelly Markham
- Directed by Nick Olcott
On its second national tour, in this delightful adaptation of her popular children’s book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
- Based on the books by Kevin Henkes
- Adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling
- Directed by Jerry Manning
On it’s second national tour, follow Lilly through her lessons in the classroom to her adventures with her friends. This adaptation is taken from three of popular children’s author Kevin Henkes’ stories: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse; Julius, Baby of the World; and Chester’s Way.
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the book of the same title
- Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst
- Music by Shelly Markham
- Directed by Nick Olcott
In this delightful adaptation of her popular children’s book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America’s feistiest characters.
My Lord what a Morning: The Marian Anderson Story
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Written by Kim Hines
- Directed by Jim Petosa
An older Marian reflects back on her life commenting on the struggles and victories; from her beginnings to being the first African American to perform at the met.
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
- Book by Judy Blume
- Adapted by Bruce Mason
- Directed by Kathleen Dimmick
This adaptation of Judy Blume’s best selling children’s book follows the life of nine-year old Peter Hatcher and the most outrageous adventures involving his impossible three-year old brother Fudge.
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Little Women
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted from Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name
- By Paulette Laufer
- Directed by Albert Takazauckas
One of America’s most beloved stories is brought to life in this Kennedy Center commission. The March sisters live, love, cry, and play in Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale.
The Nightingale
- Commissioned by Kennedy Center
- Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen story
- Conceived and choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
- Music composed by David Maddox
- Written and directed by Mary Hall Surface
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is beautifully retold through theater and dance in this Kennedy Center production. A sweet singing nightingale befriends a mighty emperor and teaches him the truth about beauty and friendship.
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
- Book by Judy Blume
- Adapted by Bruce Mason
- Directed by Kathleen Dimmick
This adaptation of Judy Blume’s best selling children’s book follows the life of nine-year old Peter Hatcher and the most outrageous adventures involving his impossible three-year old brother Fudge.
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The Snow Queen
- Adapted by Sandra Deer
- Directed by Phyllis S.K. Look
The heart of a young boy named Kai has been turned to ice by the Snow Queen, and now his female friend Gerda must brave the dangers of a mysterious journey in order to save him.
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The Pearl
- Book by John Steinbeck
- Dramatized by Warren Frost
- Adapted for the stage by Nick Olcott
- Directed by Abel Lopez
John Steinbeck’s powerful novel about a young pearl diver who discovers the “pearl of the world,” bringing unforeseen changes to his and his family’s life.
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Alice in Wonderland
- Commissioned by the Kennedy Center
- Adapted by Ric Averill
- Directed by Pat Carroll
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s fanciful tale was back by popular demand, directed by actress Pat Carroll.
The Red Badge of Courage
- Adapted by Thomas W. Olson from Stephen Crane’s novella
- Directed by Richard Thomas
This gripping Kennedy Center production of the Stephen Crane novel showed the hardships and dangers of fighting by following a teenager’s journey through battle.
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The Red Badge of Courage
- Adapted by Thomas W. Olson from Stephen Crane’s novella
- Directed by Richard Thomas
This gripping Kennedy Center production of the Stephen Crane novel showed the hardships and dangers of fighting by following a teenager’s journey through battle.