Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Casting

As previously reported, Goodspeed Musicals is preparing to raise the curtain on Jim Henson’s classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. The all-new stage adaptation of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas will run from December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.

With a cast of exceptional performers, the show will feature a unique mix of live actors and stage puppets created by The Jim Henson Company. Daniel Reichard will play Emmet Otter; Reichard recently received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his role in Broadway's Jersey Boys. Broadway veteran Cass Morgan, whose credits include Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and Ring of Fire, will play Ma Otter. Henson/Muppet alumnus and puppeteer Tyler Bunch will serve as puppet captain, along with performing several puppet characters (such as Doc Bullfrog).

The original stage show will also feature several new and extended songs by Paul Williams, songwriter for the original 1977 television special. Tim McDonald and Christopher Gattelli adapted the musical for stage; and Christopher Gattelli is serving as director and choreographer. Michael P. Price is producing this new stage version of Emmet Otter’s Jug-band Christmas in association with The Jim Henson Company, under the guidance of company co-CEO Brian Henson.

Tickets are now on sale for this exciting new show -- to reserve your tickets, call the Godspeed box office at 860.873.8668 or visit their online ticket office at goodspeed.org. With only 34 shows this holiday season, tickets are sure to go fast - so be sure to reserve yours today! I will continue to keep you updated as more information on this exciting new production develops.

Cast
Daniel Reichard as Emmet Otter
Cass Morgan as Ma Otter
Alan Campbell as Pa Otter
Kate Wetherhead as Jane
Stephen Beinskie as Stan Weasel
Justin Bohon as Harvey
Kevin Covert as Mayor Fox
Leo Daignault as Chuck
Madeline Doherty as Mrs. Mink
Colin Hanlon as Fred Lizard
Jeff Hiller as Charlie
Lisa Howard as Mrs. Fox
Sheri Sander as Heddy
Robb Sapp as Wendell

Puppeteers
Tyler Bunch
Anney McKilligan
James Silson
David Stephens

7 comments:

frogboy4 said...

I wish this would travel around the country. I just don't see myself going to Connecticut.

Doc Bullfrog! He looks fantastic! Thank you for posting this image. It has made my day.

Vaughn Michael said...

That image makes my day also Frogboy, that looks so adorable I wish I could go see this soooo bad.
I know so many people who would love this.

Chase said...

is there any chance we can get an original cast recording? I would love love love that! I can't go but love emmet!! I want the music!!!!!

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Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see it this December! And yes, a cast recording would be fantastic.

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Chase said...

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frogboy4 said...

The best creative way to raise money online is to send it to me so I can go to Connecticut and see Emmet Otter live! And in return I will be a very happy frogboy. That's a good investment.