A Year with Frog and Toad
This musical romp celebrates life’s simple wonders through the marvelous misadventures of Frog, and his very best friend, Toad. In a jazzy tuneful turn, the charming chums bring to life the whimsical and delightful stories created by Arnold Lobel.
PHOTOS
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
In the end, it’s the musical that shines most of all.
THE STAR LEDGER
It’s fully staged, smoothly directed and wonderfully performed by five singer-dancer-actors whose obvious enjoyment of their work spills over into the audience.
TWO RIVER TIMES
There’s not a moment in it that doesn’t reach out and embrace everyone.
TWO RIVER TIMES
MEET THE ARTISTS
CAST
Frog — Terence Archie
Mouse/Bird — Tara Giordano
Snail/Bird — Josh Lamon
Toad — Richard Ruiz
Turtle/Bird — Meg Steedle
BAND
Woodwinds — Doug DeHays
Percussion — Michael Heady
Musical Director, Piano — J. Oconer Navarro
Bass — Joseph M. Peterson
CREATIVES
Music — Robert Reale
Books and Lyrics — Willie Reale
Author — Arnold Lobel
Director — Jackson Gay
Scenic Design — Aleksandra Maslik
Costume Design — Jessica Fora
Lighting Design — Thom Weaver
Sound Design — Karin Graybash
Choreography — Nicco Annan
Musical Director — J. Oconer Navarro
Production Stage Manager — Lisa McGinn