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GARFIELD, The Musical with Cattitude

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  1w, 4m

Based on the Comic Strip Garfield by Jim Davis
Book by Michael J. Bobbitt and Jim Davis
Music and Lyrics by John L. Cornelius II

Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat, fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays... he deserves it for being the best cat ever!

GARFIELD, The Musical with Cattitude

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences, Young Children (Age 2-5)
GARFIELD, The Musical with Cattitude

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Summary

Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat, fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays... he deserves it for being the best cat ever! Unfortunately, all of his friends - Arlene, Odie, Jon, and even his nemesis, Nermal - seem to have forgotten. Feeling rejected, Garfield ventures out to find excitement, but he soon realizes that home is where the heart (and the food) is.

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Performing Groups
PRINCIPALS
4 Men*
1 Woman

CHARACTERS
Garfield – a lazy tabby cat with a large ego.
Nermal – a kitten, Garfield's arch nemesis.
Odie – a simple-minded dog, Garfield's friend.
Jon Arbuckle – a nerd, Garfield's human.
Arlene – a cat, Garfield's friend and perhaps, love interest.
Animal Control (played by the same actor as Jon)

The music for Nermal was written for an unchanged male voice. Because of vocal arrangements, this is very important. You can also cast a young girl or adult female.

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting In and about Garfield's home and an alley.
  • Features Elaborate/High-Volume Costumes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)

Media

“A fast-paced musical comedy... vastly entertaining and perfect for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages.” – DC Metro Theater Arts

“Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude emphasizes the importance of friends and family and in true fashion, he gets what he wants in the end, along with a sweet surprise.” – MD Theatre Guide

“This musical shows the brilliance of Garfield to a new generation.” – BroadwayWorld

“Cats and chaos. That about sums up Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude. And, it’s a splendid combination. The music is upbeat with clever lyrics.” – DC Theatre Scene

Music

1. “Amazing Birthday” – Arlene, Garfield, Sycophants
2. “Subjects” – Garfield
3. “I Hate Mondays” – Garfield
4. “Friend” – Jon, Garfield
5. “The Alley” – Garfield, Arlene, Nermal & Odie
6. “The Alley (Reprise)” – Garfield
7. “Animal Control” – All
8. “Monday Nightmare” – All
9. “Soliloquy” – Garfield
10. “Amazing Birthday (Finale)” – All
Piano
Reed (Clarinet, Alto Sax, Flute)
Bass
Drums/Percussion
Accompaniment Tracks (Digital Download) 
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway, Jazz, Contemporary Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Minimal
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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1 Reed
1 Bass
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1 Accompaniment Tracks (Digital Download) 
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Authors

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Jim Davis was born near Fairmount, Indiana and attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Jim decided he wanted to be a cartoonist at an early age, and put all his efforts into the creation of a comic strip about a fat, lazy, cantankerous cat. The Garfield comic strip ...

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Michael J. Bobbitt

Michael J. Bobbitt

Michael J. Bobbitt (SDC, DGA) Playwright, Director, Choreographer, Arts Leader

In addition to Bob Marley's Three Little Birds (which was nominated for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical by the Helen Hayes Awards) and Garfield, the Musical with Catt ...

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John L. Cornelius II

John L. Cornelius II

A member of ASCAP, John Cornelius' output includes musicals, operas, chamber works, orchestral works, and song cycles. Having been the music director/arranger/composer for a number of theaters including the Ensemble Theater of Houston, Adventure Theater in Glen Echo Park, Mai ...

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