A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE
Children's Letters to God
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 2w, 3m
Book by Stuart Hample
Music by David Evans
Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen
Based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall
Based on the international bestselling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall, Children's Letters To God is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to everyone, but most disarmingly expressed by children.
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Cast Size
2w, 3m -
Duration
75 Minutes -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences, Christmas/Holiday, Faith-Based -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee! 2005 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Lyrics
Douglas J. Cohen is the 2010 recipient of the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting
Details
Summary
History
Children's Letters to God made two world premieres, at Lyric Stage of Dallas and Harwich Junior Theatre, both of which garnered rave reviews. On June 30, 2004, the show made its Off-Broadway premiere at the Lamb's Theatre, where it enjoyed a successful six-month run.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period Present Day
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 75 Minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“Whimsical and charming family-oriented production about the innocent joys and sometimes simple sorrows of growing up.” – New York Daily News
“Children's Letters to God has a sweet, warm heart, the appealing lyrics of Douglas J. Cohen and the music of David Evans and the innate humor of its source material [by Stuart Hample].” – The New York Times
“Looking for a show for kids AND adults? This one might be the answer to your prayers!” – WCBS TV
“Clever, funny and musically hip!” – Broadwayworld.com
“Cheery and uplifting as a live-action Charlie Brown special.” – New York Post
“FIRST-CLASS LETTERS! Delightful, funny, and touching stage adaptation.” – Dallas Morning News
“A heartfelt, high energy GEM!” – Cape Cod Times
Videos
"I Know" (2020 Cast Reunion)
"Questions For The Rain"
"Six Hours as a Princess" - RCBC Theatre
Children's Letters to God - Stage 1 Theatre Promo
Music
Song Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Pop/Rock
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Piano Only
- Chorus Size Medium
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.