The unforgettable characters from Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic spring to life in this sparkling Broadway musical adaptation. Mole, a curious girl who leaves her underground life for one of adventure, meets the kindly Water Rat, who agrees to show her the world. That world includes the eccentric and wealthy Mr. Toad, whose outrageous enthusiasm for life, and especially for motor cars, brings trouble for everyone. In a fight with the belligerent Weasels to recapture Toad's ancestral home, the old boxing champion, Mr. Badger, leads them to victory. Much more than a show about animals with human characteristics, WIND IN THE WILLOWS is about the delicate balance among all living things, and the surpassing value of friendship.
Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS: 3 Women , 4 Men
FEATURED: Numerous roles
ENSEMBLE: Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Squirrels, Weasels, Stoats, Rabbits, Members of the Court.
Set Requirements: WIND IN THE WILLOWS takes place over one year, from spring to spring, in and around the Riverbank, Toad Hall, the Wild Wood and the Wide World.
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
A Meadow in the Spring
Rat's Dock along the Riverbank
The Lawns of Toad Hall
The Wild Wood
Outside the Red Lion Inn
Badger's Burrow
A Courtroom
The Sitting Room in Toad Hall
A Jail Cell
The Dining Room in Toad Hall
Genre / Style: Musical, Classic
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books, 1 Logo CD)
20 Libretto-Vocal Books
1 Logo CD
2 KEYBOARD I/CONDUCTOR SCORE
Orchestra Package (9 Books)
1 KEYBOARD I/CONDUCTOR SCORE
1 REED I (Flute, Piccolo, Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax)
1 REED II (Oboe, English Horn)
1 HARP
1 KEYBOARD II
2 PERCUSSION I-II (Requires 2 players, see list below)
1 TROMBONE
1 BASS
Libretto/Vocal Books 10 pack
10 Libretto-Vocal Book
Musical Numbers: The World Is Waiting For Me, Messing About In Boats, That's What Friends Are For, Many Years Ago, Evil Weasel, Gasoline Can-Can, He'll Love It In Jail, The Day You Came Into My Life, Follow Your Instinct, Joy Shall Be Yours In The Morning, Something Comes Over Me, I'd Be Attracted, We're Moving Up