The Broadway Junior Collection
Never directed a show? Don’t have a piano player? Dancing leaves you tangled in knots? Then Broadway Junior is for you! The tools in each Broadway Junior Showkit will have you directing, teaching music and choreographing like a Broadway pro, even if you don’t have a theatrical arts background.
The Broadway Junior Collection from Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd and Music Theatre International is an outstanding series of composer-authorised, condensed versions (60 – 90 minutes) of Broadway’s classic musicals. This educationally sound package takes care of the details, eliminating the drudgery by providing detailed prop lists, sound cues, audition packages, detailed show research and fully orchestrated accompaniments.
Embraced by over 10,000 schools and organizations, Broadway Jr makes presenting a show with kids fun, educational and rewarding. Working with Broadway writers including Stephen Sondheim, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Charles Strouse, MTI’s team of educators and children’s theatre experts have adapted Broadway’s best-loved musicals just for kids.
Disney's Aladdin Junior
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including A Whole New World and Friend Like Me will certainly make this musical a favourite for many years to come!
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Annie Junior
An all-time favorite with young people has now been tailored especially to their talents and abilities.It’s upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history—what girl hasn’t dreamed of performing the title role or playing the outrageous Miss Hannigan? Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes Annie Junior ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle school where students may be maturing at different rates. The bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and filled with familiar numbers.
Themes/Issues Explored: The Depression, The New Deal, Unemployment, Homelessness and Adoption.
"I can't tell you how pleased I was with the script, music and Directors Guide. Everything was well organized and easy to use!"
-Lynn Blakeley,
Versailles Middle School
General Info
One Act: 11 scenes
Running time: 60-80 minutes
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Fiddler On The Roof Junior
This special edition of one of Broadway's great masterpieces is perfect for encouraging young people to think about their roots, as well as to deal with the important issues of community, tradition, tolerance and faith. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Its charm, humor, warmth, honesty and universal themes cut across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, touching audiences throughout the world.
A epic piece of theatre, Fiddler... Junior covers the full range of human emotions, presenting young performers with a unique acting challenge - especially the mature young man starring as Tevye, among the most memorable and rewarding roles in musical theatre.
Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler... Junior is also an ideal vehicle for multi-cultural studies. Whatever the circumstances, Fiddler... Junior is a thrilling undertaking that is well worth the effort.
"The best part is seeing the show come together. Our grade five students walk a little taller and feel a little prouder at having been involved in this production."
- Ken Brown,
Woodstone Elementary School
General Info
One Act: Prologue and 15 scenes
Approximate running time: 60-80 minutes
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Into The Woods Junior
Sondheim and Lapine present a cock-eyed view of everyone's favorite fairytale characters in this hysterical take on the Brothers Grimm. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Ridding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk!)
With unforgettable roles, little dancing and no chorus, Into The Woods Junior showcases a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers and actors, where each performer shoulders an equal weight. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it easier - though still challenging - for young performers.
Equally at home in large or intimate spaces, Into The Woods Junior is a funny and engaging way to get young people to think about the stories with which they've grown up, and the ethical issues raised therein.
"[The kids] found the laughs in the lyrics, handled the demands of the score beautifully and had a blast. The very best part: more than 50 kids have signed up to audition for the spring production !"
-F. R. Pappas,
St. Stephens School
General Info
One Act : 5 scenes
Approximate running time
60-80 minutes
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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior
The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is not only making an incredible small-screen comeback, it's the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, flexible and easily mounted musicals ever to hit the school stage! Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear in his rec room and proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects: math, science, history and grammar.
A loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility in staging and cast size from number to number as well as for the entire show. Set and costume design can be as simple or complex as your budget or imagination allow. And because most of the songs are so familiar and easy to learn, rehearsals are bound to be a snap!
Like the classic television series, Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior is a hip, entertaining and educational treat that shows young people that learning can be as fun as you choose to make it.
Originally conceived for a cast of six, the Broadway Junior version of Schoolhouse Rock Live! is designed to allow you to expand your cast to six principals with a choir that can be as large as your stage can accommodate.
"I can't begin to describe how Schoolhouse Rock Live Junior has changed my kids lives. My kids have more self-discipline and finally understand what it means to succeed."
Christine Carlisle
Westwood Elementary School
General Info
One Act: 12 scenes
Running time: 60-80 minutes
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Guys And Dolls Junior
Guys and Dolls Junior is the young performer's version of the Broadway classic! Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this Broadway classic introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the nightclub performer whose chronic cold is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.
Everything works out in the end, thanks to the twists and turns of the hilarious, fast-paced book which takes us from Times Square to Havana to the sewers of Manhattan, with a bright, brassy immortal score that's also easy to sing.
Exuberant, irreverent and lighthearted, Guys And Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - and a perfect introduction to the American musical.
"Thank you for creating this Showkit. I have had so many compliments from parents, teachers, my principal, it's unbelievable!"
- N. Caren Ramon,
Rayburn Elementary School
General Info
One Act 15 Scenes
Approximate running time
60-80 minutes
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Once On This Island Junior
Once On This Island Junior is a Caribbean adaptation of the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" featuring a poignant story and catchy, Caribbean flavored score. This is the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
Told in a presentational style reminiscent of story theatre, it is equally effective regardless of its cast size and features minimal - though colorful - sets and costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. Creative dance or movement-driven staging is also part of the show's style, calling upon performers to portray trees, wild animals and even a fierce rainstorm.
With its touching story and catchy pop and Caribbean flavored score by songwriters of the film Anastasia and the Broadway smash Ragtime, Once On This Island Junior is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul.
"Once On This Island is a great show for a large cast. In fact, you can use your local youth choir as narrators, allowing tons of kids to be involved!"
-Danielle Rudess,
Helen Hayes Youth Theatre
General Info
One Act : 15 scenes
Approximate running time
60-80 minutes
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Music Man Junior, The
Direct from Broadway’s Tony winning revival, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man is now available in a Junior version! The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, “The Think System”, or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City.
The Music Man Junior is the perfect production for young people. Featuring star turns for a young male and female performer, The Music Man is also rich with great roles for performers of every level. In fact, the show features over 24 speaking roles, meaning lots of features for young performers.
Director’s Note
The Music Man Junior can easily accommodate large casts, offering lots of performers of every level features that will make Mom and Dad proud.
"I can't tell you how pleased I was with the script, music and Directors Guide. Everything was well organized and easy to use!"
-Lynn Blakeley,
Versailles Middle School
General Info
One Act: 11 scenes
Running time: 60-80 minutes
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Dear Edwina Junior
Dear Edwina Junior is the perfect girl-power musical offering many great roles for female performers. Follow Edwina Spoonapple and her troupe of performers as they present their "advice-a-palooza festival" and learn along the way that taking your own advice may be the best advice of all! At last a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers! Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her "Advice-A-Palooza" extravaganza. Written in the style of Schoolhouse Rock Live! and You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Dear Edwina Junior is the perfect girl power musical for a new generation.
Themes/Issues Explored: Table Manners, Saving Money, Sibling Rivalry, Foods You Don't Like, Tolerance, Making New Friends, Believing in Yourself
"Dear Edwina Junior is the perfect for groups who have lots of girls to cast!"
-Lani Shipman,
Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles
General Info
One Act: 14 Scenes
Approximate Running Time
60-80 minutes
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Honk! Junior
Produce the show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier award (the British equivalent to the Tony® Award)! Honk! Junior is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, "The Ugly Duckling" and features a Joseph... Dreamcoat-like score that kids everywhere will enjoy. Honk! Junior can be performed with simple sets and costumes. No feathers or fur necessary, making it the perfect Broadway Junior musical! Themes/Issues Explored: Tolerance, Prejudice, Running Away, Sibling Rivalry
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Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”
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Disney's Mulan Junior
Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! Mulan JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get your audience up on its feet!
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Pirates of Penzance Junior
Wacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879, “The Pirates Of Penzance” spins a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.
The sheer number of memorable roles makes it perfect for community and school groups and features the popular songs “With Cat Like Tread”, “Poor Wandering One” and “I am the Very Model of the Modern Major-General.”
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Seussical Jr
"I can see that you’ve got quite a mind for your age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage!
Now, I’m here, there is no telling what may ensue
With a Cat such as me, and a Thinker like you!"
So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once On This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!
These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss’s subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages.
The score emerges as a Seussian gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild, for
"If you open your mind,
Oh, the Thinks you will find
Lining up to get loose!
Oh, the Thinks you can think!
Oh, the Thinks you can think
When you think about Seuss!!"
Opened November 30, 2000 played for 198 performances
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that has taken Broadway by storm!
Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a collection of new songs and bright dance numbers.
Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. And with the role of Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages in Thoroughly Modern Millie.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr
The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.Details
Disney's High School Musical Jr.
One Act, Book Musical,Broadway JR Version
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage!
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Disney's High School Musical 2 Jr
This page is for the Broadway Jr. version of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR.
Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on your stage!
The gang's all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work - literally! Keeping every ounce of the light-hearted fun that makes High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel takes on the questions of real kids facing the realities of the adult world. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined.
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Captain Louie Jr - Coming Soon!
Young Louie feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of tricks and treats, and the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, Captain Louie is about friendship -- the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones.Details