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Wind in the Willows

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  3w, 4m

Kenneth Grahame, Jane Iredale, William Perry, Roger McGough

Based on the Novel by Kenneth Grahame / Adapted by Jane Iredale / Music by William Perry / Lyrics by Roger McGough and William Perry

Mole, a curious girl who leaves her underground life for one of adventure, meets the kindly Water Rat, who agrees to show her the world. That world includes the eccentric and wealthy Mr. Toad, whose outrageous enthusiasm for life, and especially for motor cars, brings trouble for everyone.

Wind in the Willows

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
Accolades
  • Nominee! 1986 Tony Awards, Best Book of a Musical
    Nominee! 1986 Tony Awards, Best Original Score

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Summary
The unforgettable characters from Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic spring to life in this sparkling Broadway musical adaptation. Mole, a curious girl who leaves her underground life for one of adventure, meets the kindly Water Rat, who agrees to show her the world. That world includes the eccentric and wealthy Mr. Toad, whose outrageous enthusiasm for life, and especially for motor cars, brings trouble for everyone. In a fight with the belligerent Weasels to recapture Toad's ancestral home, the old boxing champion, Mr. Badger, leads them to victory. Much more than a show about animals with human characteristics, WIND IN THE WILLOWS is about the delicate balance among all living things, and the surpassing value of friendship.
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  • Time Period Not Applicable
  • Features Fantasy Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

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"A genial, joyful, feel-good show that satisfies adult tastes yet has family appeal. A show with heart and warmth that could become a beloved theatre classic."
— Washington Times

"Something special! Musical magic with its sense of wonder intact. The spell never breaks. It's love and fun and wonderful."
— CBS-TV

Music

  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Moderate
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Large
  • Chorus Size Medium

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Authors

Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1879 he joined the staff of the Bank of England, becoming secretary in 1898. He retired after the publication of his most successful work, The Wind in the Willows (1908), a fantasy about Mole, Rat and other anima ...
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Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale was nominated for a Tony Award for the book to the Broadway musical WIND IN THE WILLOWS. She was the co-producer and script editor of the Peabody-Award winning Mark Twain series on PBS, which included Life on the Mississippi, The Innocents Abroad, Pudd'nhead Wils ...

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William Perry

William Perry

William Perry was nominated for two Tony Awards for the score and lyrics to the Broadway musical WIND IN THE WILLOWS. He has written numerous film scores, including those of the Mark Twain series on PBS, which he also produced. For 12 years he was Music Director of New York's ...

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Roger McGough

Roger McGough

Roger McGough was nominated for a Tony Award for his lyrics to the Broadway musical WIND IN THE WILLOWS. One of England's most popular and prolific poets, McGough was awarded an O.B.E by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 and a C.B.E. in 2005.

He has published 38 books and 16 of his sta ...

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