The Wind in the Willows (musical) (Post)
- Full Length Musical, Fantasy, Comedy
- 8M, 5F
- ISBN: W05
"Douglas Post's music and lyrics will go a long way toward reconciling us to rodents... the music ranges from sweetly melodic to snappy... the title theme is lovely."
The New York Times
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Description
- Full Length Musical
- Fantasy, Comedy
- 120 minutes
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10)
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, Jr High/Primary, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
In the words of the Chicago Sun-Times critic, "this show is one of the wisest and most delightful productions to grace a Chicago stage this season... Douglas Post has crafted a poetic, deeply intelligent, and hilariously funny script with lyrics to match. He has also composed a magical and eclectic score that runs the gamut from haunting English ballads and rippling reggae to tongue-in-cheek punk and lilting Latin congas."
Produced at over 200 theaters across the country, this musical tells the story of the friendship of the good-hearted Water Rat, the shy and curious Mole, and the sensible Badger. What tests that friendship are the antics of Mr. Toad, a wily and impulsive animal given to sudden crazes such as stealing motor cars and driving them recklessly around the countryside. Their task is to save Toad from himself and then rescue the magnificent Toad Hall from the devious weasels, ferrets and stoats.
REVIEWS:
REVIEWS:
"The delicacy of a porcelain tea cup and the fine detail of lace."
Chicago Sun-Times
"Douglas Post's music and lyrics will go a-long way toward reconciling us to rodents... the music ranges from sweetly melodic to snappy... the title theme is lovely."
The New York Tiimes
"A charming original score by Douglas Post whose songs warm the heart while neatly prodding the intellect."
Chicago Tribune
"A song-dream for audiences of any age... Post is not afraid to blend overt, raffish comedy with quiet reflection, even a sense of spirituality."
Chicago Reader
Characters
- Casting: 8M, 5F
- Casting Attributes: Room for Extras
