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Pete the Cat

Short Musical, Comedy  /  2w, 3m

Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond
Music by Will Aronson
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean

Originally Commissioned, Developed and Produced by TheaterWorksUSA
Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle

Everybody's favorite guitar-playing cat takes his buddy Jimmy Biddle on a global adventure in this crowd-pleasing musical based on the hit book series.

Pete the Cat

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    45-50 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Young Children (Age 2-5), Children (Age 6-10)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Nominee: 2018 Off Broadway Alliance Award, Best Family Show
Pete the Cat

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Summary

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

History
Pete the Cat premiered off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on 25 July 2017. Directed by Dan Knechtges, the production featured Adante Carter, Matt Dengler, Brandi Porter, Kyle Sherman and Sam Tedaldi.
Keywords
Performing Groups
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A backyard, the Biddle's home, school, a VW bus, Paris. The present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 45-50 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“Thoroughly wholesome... a high-energy, irrepressibly cheerful whirl.” – The New York Times

“‘Believe in yourself’ is a common message in family theater, but this cat and his magic VW bus make delightfully unorthodox vehicles for it. The show also gets plenty of punch from Will Aronson’s pop-rock score, which may remind children’s music aficionados of Justin Roberts at his peppiest.” – The New York Times

“The 45-minute musical, recommended for ages 5-8, is nonstop action, with lively singing and dancing throughout, and plenty of funny jokes and scenes guaranteed to make kids laugh.” – Mommy Poppins

“Pete is encouraging, unflappable and a natural ego booster. Will Aronson’s breezy, upbeat score and Sarah Hammond’s lively book and lyrics capture his charms. This delightful show boasts a sixties’ can-do vibe that endears Pete to the audience... Pete’s rule: Never refuse a hug. This musical deserves a big one.” – Huffington Post

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    Pete the Cat – Theatreworks USA

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    Pete the Cat – Preview the Songs

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Authors

Sarah Hammond

Sarah Hammond
Sarah Hammond grew up in Hong Kong, Belgium and South Carolina. Honors include Actors Theatre of Louisville's Heideman Award, a MacDowell Colony fellowship, a commission from South Coast Rep and a residency at the Royal National Theatre. Her work has been seen onstage at Trus ...
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Will Aronson

Will Aronson
Will Aronson is a composer and writer for theatre whose work includes Maybe Happy Ending (currently running on Broadway; Richard Rodgers Award), IL TENORE (Best Musical & Best Score, Korean Musical Awards), Mother, Me & the Monsters (Barrington Stage Company; Boston Globe Cri ...
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James Dean

James Dean

James Dean is a self-taught artist originally from Fort Payne, Alabama. His passion for drawing became apparent at a young age, and as a child, you could find James drawing his favorite characters like Snoopy and Yogi Bear. James earned his degree in electrical engineering fr ...

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Kimberly Dean

Kimberly Dean

Kimberly Dean is a children’s author, artist, and yoga enthusiast best known as a New York Times bestselling author and co-parent of children’s book character Pete the Cat.

Before fulfilling her dream of becoming a full-time author and artist, she worked for the State of Georg ...

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