October 7 - November 6, 2022
ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!
Book and Lyrics by John Maclay, Music and Lyrics by Brett Ryback
Adapted from the books and characters created by Marc Brown
Directed and Choreographed by Khalia Davis
Music Direction by Brett Ryback
Big things are happening at Lakewood Elementary School! Mr. Ratburn’s class is asked to write and perform a big show for all of Elwood City. Everyone is so excited! Everyone, except for Arthur. What should he do? Arthur feels more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer. With the help of his family and friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy – and even little sister D.W. – Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self. All aboard for an incredibly fun ride with this world premiere musical!
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 5+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Media Partner
October 7 - November 6, 2022
ARTHUR AND FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!
Book and Lyrics by John Maclay, Music and Lyrics by Brett Ryback
Adapted from the books and characters created by Marc Brown
Directed and Choreographed by Khalia Davis
Music Direction by Brett Ryback
Big things are happening at Lakewood Elementary School! Mr. Ratburn’s class is asked to write and perform a big show for all of Elwood City. Everyone is so excited! Everyone, except for Arthur. What should he do? Arthur feels more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer. With the help of his family and friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy – and even little sister D.W. – Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self. All aboard for an incredibly fun ride with this world premiere musical!
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 5+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Media Partner
Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!
Elwood Cast
Arthur, VIVIAN MADSON
Muffy, SILVER ANDERSON
Francine, ALICE RIVERA
D.W., GIA DEACON
Buster, RYON DAVIS
Brain, CHARLIE CORNELL
Lakewood Cast
Arthur, SANAIAH HIBBLER
Muffy, NIAMH MAYNE
Francine, LUCIA SANTANA
D.W., LAYLA KATERS
Buster, ALEX RADTKE
Brain, JALONI BROWN
ADULT PERFORMERS
Mr. Ratburn, JAMES CARRINGTON*
Mom/Queen, SARALYNN EVENSON
Dad/Baggypants, ZACH THOMAS WOODS
Understudy for James Carrington, DERRICK CARROLL
Understudy for SaraLynn Evenson, BRANDITE REED
Understudy for Zach Thomas Woods, JONATHON GIDEON
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the professional union of professional Actors and Stage Managers
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director and Choreographer, KHALIA DAVIS
Music Director, BRETT RYBACK
Scenic Designer, ARNOLD BUESO
Lighting Designer, JARED GOODING
Costume Designer, JASON ORLENKO, USA
Sound Designer, ELISABETH WEIDNER, USA
Rehearsal Stage Managers, KELLY L. SCHWARTZ*, MELISSA L. WANKE*
Calling Stage Manager, MADELINE M. SCOTT*
Assistant Stage Manager, CARRIE JOHNS
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the professional union of professional Actors and Stage Managers