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Janet and Mark's musicals are playing across the United States and around the world.
Their shows are licenced in New York City through THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE (TRW) and the RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN ORGANIZATION (R&H).
TENDERLY - THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL is based upon the life and career of iconic singer and actress Rosemary Clooney and captures the highlights of her amazing career, and the challenges she faced as wife, mother, and performing artist. Hear the songs that made her famous and follow the story of this truly remarkable woman.
In 2015, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical played 68 straight sold out performances at the TONY award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park - and has gone on to sell out night-after-night at theatres across the United States. In 2017 Tenderly had its critically acclaimed U.K. premiere.
Rosie's brother Nick Clooney called Tenderly "the perfect arc of our lives."
Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
Rachel Sorsa as Rosemary Clooney & Mark Cabus as Bing Crosby in the Georgia Ensemble Theatre production
RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A VERY HAIRY FAIRY TALE premiered in March of 2012 at the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati where it broke all previous box office records - selling out over 20,000 seats in its two week run! This zany and fun musical has already let its hair down at many great theatres across the country: South Carolina Children's Theatre, The Rainbow Theatre in Las Vegas, Casa Manana in Ft. Worth, Magical Starlight Theatre in Illinois, The Dallas Children's Theatre, Topeka Civic Theatre, SCERA Theatre Center, San Diego Junior Theatre - like Rapunzel's hair, the list goes on and on.
Licensed by the Rogers and Hammerstein Organization
SLEEPY HOLLOW: A MUSICAL TALE is a new take on the classic story by Washington Irving. On Halloween night, three modern day kids find themselves whisked back in time to the 1790 Village of Sleepy Hollow where they meet Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, Katrina Van Tassel, and, of course, come face-to-face with the Headless Horseman! Will they survive? Will they find themselves back home again? What an adventure!
SLEEPY HOLLOW has been making its way across the country to The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, the Alaska Theatre of Youth, the Riverside Children's Theatre, The Sioux Empire Theatre, and many high schools and community theatres - and has even haunted the hillsides of Durham and London, England, and Calgary, Alberta.
"This 'Sleepy Hollow' harkens to more innocent Halloween fare and lets kids enjoy an old-fashioned ghost story on their own terms." - Matthew Palm, Theatre Criitic, Orlando Sentinal
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SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE MYSTERY OF THE CROWN JEWEL - Young London street urchins help the famous Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson solve a baffling mystery that leads them from the back alleys of the great city all the way to the Tower of London! And did we mention Professor Moriarty! Mystery, adventure and fun for the whole family!
Successfully premiered in October 2015 at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.
Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
ALICE IN WONDERLAND is a refreshing look at a perennial favorite without the dark and brooding spin of recent film versions. It's a non-stop romp from start to finish down the rabbit hole and into everyone's hearts! Join Alice, the outrageious Queen of Hearts, the cool and jazzy Cheshire Cat, a giant soda-sipping Caterpillar, a kindly Mock Turtle, the slightly crazy March Hare, and so many others. Alice in Wonderland is a delight for the whole family!
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MR. SCROOGE: A Musical Christmas Carol (a musical version of A Christmas Carol) has been delighting audiences for the past five years, most notably at the Columbus Children's Theatre, South Carolina Children's Theatre, Northern Michigan University Theatre, among others.
Licensed by Mark and Janet through this website
RIVER OF FREEDOM is a powerful and moving musical that captures the times and events of pre and post Civil War America as seen through the eyes of real-life neighbors Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain, and has met with critical acclaim for its timely themes of freedom and human rights.
Licensed by Mark and Janet through this Website
Their extremely popular musical adaptation of Melinda Long's best-selling children's book HOW I BECAME A PIRATE has been rollicking its way across the country on over 300 stages - including Casa Manana in Ft. Worth TX, the Omaha Rose, the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster PA, Des Moines Playhouse, Seaside Rep in Florida, the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, SCERA in Orem Utah, San Diego Theatre, Salt Lake Acting Company, as well as theatres in Australia, Canada, and Germany! The Washington Post writes: "How I Became a Pirate" is a "funny, sweet-tempered musical."
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CINDERELLA may be endlessly mistreated by her hilariously wicked stepmother and outrageous stepsisters and denied a chance to go to the royal ball, but she is helped by her kindly best friend, a silly rat named Putterman, and her magical Fairy Godmother and is whisked off to make her dreams come true - with a few twists and turns along the way, of course. Cinderella will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.
Licensed by Mark & Janet through this website
THE MAGICAL ADVENTURES OF MERLIN had its very successfull world premiere at the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati in March of 2013 and is already on its magical way to such theatres as the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, and all the way to the Alaska Theatre of Youth and others! Lots of action, adventure, magic and fun for the entire family!
Licensed by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's timeless classic, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES has played to delighted audiences around the country from First Stage in Milwaukee, Playmakers of Baton Rouge, to the Barter Theatre, Human Race Theatre, Savannah Children's Theatre, the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, and so many more.
Anne's stubbornness, caring, love, and loyalty will make you laugh out loud, shed a tear, and warm your heart.
Available as a 1 act or full 2-act.
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SNOW WHITE AND THE PRINCE - This romantic and funny adventure has all the beloved characters and a few more besides: the resourceful Snow White, the charming Prince Philippe, his kind and shrewd butler Rupert, the evil and devious Queen, a witty and slightly beleaguered Magical Mirror - and of course, there are the Dwarves - need we say more?
A clever retelling of a classic tale - one for children and adults alike!
Sandy Staggs from Theatre Online in Greenville, SC says:
"Although 'Snow White and the Prince' may bear little resemblance to the Disney version - it would make Walt himself proud! This first-class musical will delight the whole family!”
Premiering at CASA MANA THEATRE in Ft. Worth, TX, Snow White and the Prince has become a favorite across the country - and abroad - recently playing in Seoul, South Korea!
Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
The holiday musical sequel to HOW I BECAME A PIRATE - JINGLE ARRGH THE WAY: A How I Became a Pirate Christmas Adventure captures the magic of the original musical as Jeremy Jacob, Captain Braid Beard and the Pirate crew sail off to the North Pole to solve the mystery of the Christmas Treasure! It's fast becoming a holiday favorite!
Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
A humorous, often irreverent, and mostly satirical look at married relationships with their musical cabaret, WAR GAMES: MARRIAGE ON THE FRONT LINES premiered at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, it was lovingly dubbed by critics as the "musical most in need of an intervention!" Hold on to your wedding rings - it's great fun and provocative theatre! War Games was recently featured as an off-Broadway workshop reading.
Licensed by Mark & Janet through this website