A Year with Frog and Toad - Shaw Festival Theatre

A year of songs, laughter and friendship.
Court House Theatre
November 5 - December 23
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Synopsis

“Merry Almost-Christmas, happy that you’re here. Merry Almost-Christmas, Happy Almost-New Year.”

Follow the entertaining adventures of two amphibious friends with decidedly different personalities in this magical holiday musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books. A Tony nominee for best musical, best score and best book, this wonderful story is sure to warm even the coldest heart. Frog is happy-go-lucky and Toad is a cranky pants, but the pair get along famously as they go through the four seasons together in the woods. Children as young as three and as old as 90 will be enchanted by this colourful production. We promise you will leave humming the songs and longing for “Cookies” throughout the holidays.

Family Pre-Show Workshop
Pre-show fun! Enjoy an interactive workshop prior to each performance of The Wind in the Willows and A Year with Frog and Toad. $10 with theatre ticket. Call 1-800-511-7429 to book. See calendar for dates and times.

Technical Credits
Music byRobert Reale
Book and lyrics byWillie Reale
Based on the books byArnold Lobel
Originally Presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota

Directed byJonathan Tan
Music direction byRyan deSouza
Choreographed byKerry Gage
Set and costumes designed byJudith Bowden

A Year with Frog and Toad is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Age recommendation

6+

Production Sponsor

Children & Family
Programming Supporter

Christopher & Jeanne Jennings

Cast
Creative
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p Preview
s Seniors & Students
o Opening
f Final Performance
R Relaxed Performance
b Matinee Bus
b+ Two-Show Bus
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