"The Cricket in Times Square": A Musical Theatre Adaptation

Genre: Musical Theatre

Based on George Selden's 1960 Newbery Honor children's novel, the stage musical features:

  • Music: Albert Hague
  • Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner
  • Book: Charles Seluzicki

The story follows Chester Cricket, a Connecticut insect who accidentally travels to NYC's Times Square subway station, befriending a mouse (Tucker), a cat (Harry), and a boy (Mario). The musical captures the book's charm, urban wonder, and themes of friendship and belonging through song and dance.

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