Beaumaris Theatre Inc. presents
A Year with Frog and Toad
Book & Lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale
Directed by Leah Osburn with Musical Direction by Po Goh
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather uptight Toad – through four fun-filled seasons.
Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make-believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
A Year with Frog and Toad will run from 1 - 16 March 2024 at Beaumaris Theatre.
“Loved the two-hour all-round package of toe-tapping musical entertainment with a touch of vaudeville, great orchestra and cast, and splendid staging.”
“What a gorgeous musical! I thoroughly enjoyed this production, every single performer was perfectly cast and the acting was divine.”
“Such a brilliant show! Not to be missed. Three generations of our family have been and all loved it!”
CAST & CREW
Director and Choreographer - Leah Osburn
Toad - Dan Bellis
Musical Director - Po Goh
Player 1 (Bird, Snail, Lizard, Father Frog, Mole) - Roisin O'Neill
Production Coordinator - Deb Carpenter
Player 2 (Bird, Mouse, Squirrel, Young Frog, Mole) - Emma Blake
Frog - Damien Calvert
Player 3 (Bird, Turtle, Squirrel, Mother Frog, Mole) - Kate Squires
music theatre guild of Victoria commendations
Supporting Performer in a Female Presenting Roll - Roisin O’Neill, Snail & Others
Ensemble - The Three Players
A Year with Frog & Toad Program
Learn more about the cast and crew behind A Year With Frog and Toad and how this beautiful musical came to life.
Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman. World Premiere at The Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
