Disney’s Geppetto & Son
TUTS’ Associate Director Roy Hamlin will serve as director and Shay Rodgers will choreograph the production.
Combining the much-loved characters of the classic Disney cartoon Pinocchio (along with its familiar song hits “When You Wish Upon A Star” and “Got No Strings”) with the popular Drew Carey television film Geppetto, this new take pulls a few fresh strings for the most famous puppet in the world. With careful guidance by the film’s composer, Stephen Schwartz, Disney’s Geppetto & Son pairs the modern sensibility of Schwartz’s Wicked with the traditional storybook tale for a fun and fresh result. Following ACT@TUTS’ Southwest Regional Premiere, Music Theatre International will be licensing this newly-developed stage version.
The adventurous and heartwarming musical features unforgettable music and lyrics by Academy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning Schwartz, best known for his songs for the stage including Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin as well as his lyrics in the popular Disney films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Prince of Egypt. Joining Schwartz on the creative team is David I. Stern, who’s Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, Nick & Nora and Big. In addition to his numerous Broadway credits, Stern wrote the television movie Geppetto for The Wonderful World of Disney and worked on numerous feature films, including The Muppets Return, Wish, and Gettysburgville.
To purchase tickets ($26-$31) online click here. Single tickets are also available by phone at 713.558.8887 or 1.888.558.3882; or in person at the Theatre Under The Stars Box Office. Group discounts are available to groups of 15 or more.
Student Matinee performances are sold out at this time.