This joyful musical is a retelling of Oliver Twist set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro that tackles issues of poverty, inequity and injustice. Oli, an orphan girl, asks the goddess of the sea for a “little bit more” in her life. Con man Falcão and thief Zé Esquiva hope to use Oli’s sweet nature to steal from a rich widow. In the favela, Oli meets Nancí, who begins to teach Oli how to read. But when police officer Sykes gets involved, everyone has to choose between doing what is easy and what is right. Learn More
High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
4m., 3w., 3 either gender.
90 min.
Set in pre-revolutionary Mexico, the Spirit of Time narrates a tale that takes place over a span of 18 years and also on a single night, when the groundless jealousy of a powerful don destroys a happy family. Only through the vision and courage of an abandoned child, Perdida, is all that was lost finally found again. Learn More
Book by Donna M. Swajeski. Music and lyrics by Gregg Opelka.
Product Code: O99000
Comedy
Middle School | High School | College | Community
1m., 3 to 6w., 10 to 12 either gender. Doubling and extras possible.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
90 min.
In this magical retelling of the classic story issues like bullying and self-image are prevalent, giving the story a contemporary twist. Infused with wonderful humor that kids and adults can enjoy, this show's queen is more diva than evil. The upbeat songs and new characters deliver an inspiring messagebeauty is who you are and how you treat people, not how you look. Learn More
Middle School | High School | Community | Professional
4m., 5w., 8 children. (Children's cast can be expanded with nonspeaking parts.)
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
90 min.
Mrs. Frump and the kids from her orphanage go on an adventuresome bus ride culminating in a Christmas even more special than Frump could have ever imagined. Learn More
For all the books, movies and sitcoms that have either eulogized or vilified them, the suburbs have been largely ignored by musical theatre—until now. Suburb takes an insightful, witty and nuanced view of the world of the lawnmower, barbecue and the mall, exploring the suburb's rites and rituals with a chorus and four main characters. The stories of these four people—interwoven with the chorus's frequent musical reveries on subjects like mowing the lawn, the mall and the perfection of perfectly grilled meat—form the road map of Suburb. Learn More
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1 to 3m., 7 to 8w., plus extras.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
60 min.
Long ago, the wife of a powerful chief longed for a child, but her womb was possessed by the spirit of an Ogbanje, an invisible spirit-child. Learn More
6m., 2w. , 2 children, 8 singers (4m., 4w.) who also play small roles.
120 min.
Based on the 1913 novel by Willa Cather about life on the prairie at the end of last century, this musical tells the story of Alexandra Bergson who takes charge of her father's Nebraska homestead after his death. Through harvest, drought, and poverty, she holds her farm and family of three brothers together until they are ready to stand on their own. Learn More