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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MCDONALD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, MCDONALD COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AND DABBS GREER THEATRE SOCIETY!

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PRESENTS

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD

Music by ROBERT REALE

Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE

The Broadway Musical - TYA Version

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel

OCTOBER 9-11, 2025

McDonald County High School    |   100 Mustang Dr, Anderson, MO 64831

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 grumpy 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.

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The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical, perfect for introducing theatre to youngsters while keeping adults entertained, as well. This Theatre for Young Audiences version features a shortened running time and doubling options, allowing for a cast of five, which makes it a great option for theatres with touring programs or strong educational components.

(From https://www.mtishows.com/a-year-with-frog-and-toad-tya)

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Please use the above seating chart map as a reference when selecting your seats.

 

Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. 

 

Show length: Approx. 90 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission.

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There are a few double casted roles: Frog, Toad, Snail, Turtle, and Man-Bird. All other cast members will be in all performances. The BUTTERFLY cast will perform 10/9-10/10. The MOTH cast will perform 10/11 for both the Matinee and Evening Performances.

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BUTTERFLY CAST: Hayden Casey, Rose Hardie, Zach Seeley, Millie Berry, Malachi Berry

MOTH CAST: Wyatt Felix, Maddie Hazen, Beau Felix, Luke Draper, Andi Felix

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What is a TYA Version? TYA stands for "Theatre for Young Audiences". These versions fall between the Kids/Junior versions and the full-length versions. They maintain the integrity of the story, but remove a couple scenes, lines, or songs to create a shorter production that is better at keeping the attention of younger audiences. 

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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mti.com
 
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

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Penny Berry 
Mazie Moore
Odette Poyfair 
Karina Field 
Kate Nielson 
Tabitha Koster 
DJ Blakenship
Dane Draper 
Will Orchard 

Parker Arnold 
Alena Moore 
Gemma Orchard 
Lydia Field 
Joseph Field 
Lydia Henderson 
Arielle Nguyen 
Alex Norman 
Grace Nielsen 

Anna Nielsen 
Brooklyn Harward 
Ana Marie Field 
Ruby Draper 
Edie Rock 
Millie Robbins 
Thadwith Arsha Abhilash
Adeline Henderson 
Davian Field 

Lily Milward

Ruth Blakenship

Lochlan Milward

Caroline Seeley

Jory Riehle

Mae Broadhead

Harper Garner

Daniel Field

Erica McEwan​

Alex Norman

Adelyn Stewart

Aria Nguyen

Sadie Baumgarten

Milly Moore

Jasmine Field

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