Moana JR
Musical
Overview
Synopsis
The princess Moana has always felt connected to the ocean. From a young age she has felt it calling her. Despite her parents' wishes, she follows her calling and sails out to sea in order to return the long lost heart of the goddess Te Fiti, the mother island. Along the way she meets Maui, a fallen demigod with an ego problem. Despite his attitude, Maui agrees to accompany Moana on her journey. They sail far across the waters together and work through many tough situations, from the Realm of Monsters to the Demon of Fire, Te Ka. Through all of this they finally are able to complete their journey and return the Heart. Along the way they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and chasing your dreams.
Show Information
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Disney's Moana
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 2020
- Genres
- Fairy Tale/Fantasy
- Settings
- Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- The island of Motunui and the surrounding ocean
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Recording
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, Elementary School, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Star Vehicle Female, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Mostly Female Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast
Context
The Disney smash hit, Moana, debuted in 2016 gaining popularity around the world. Kids everywhere fell in love with the story of the rebellious princess who follows her dream out on the open sea. Noticing its popularity, only a few years later Moana was adapted into a stage production designed especially for children. MTI released this stage production in 2020, giving kids everywhere the chance to sail alongside the beloved princess on the open sea.
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The show begins with the Chief Ancestors alongside the Ensemble telling the old tale of over a thousand years ago where the demigod, Maui, stole the Heart of the goddess Te Fiti (“In the Beginning…”). This was an act that caused the demon of fire, Te Ka, to attack Maui to obtain the Heart. Unsuccessful, the Heart fell to the ocean, which guarded the Heart for thousands of years to come.
The story turns to the present where Moana, the princess of the island of Motunui, is presented with the
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| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Tenor, Alto |
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Ensemble |
Female |
Silent |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Alto, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone |
Songs
- "In the Beginning…” - Chief Ancestors, Ancestor Ensemble
- “Tulou Tagaloa” - Ocean Ensemble
- “Where You Are (Part 1)” - Chief Tui, Sina, Moana, Villagers
- “Where You Are (Part 2)” - Chief Tui, Sina, Hei Hei, Pua, Moana, Gramma Tala, Villagers
- “How Far I'll Go” - Moana, Pua, Hei Hei, Ocean Ensemble
- “We Know the Way” - Chief Ancestors, Ancestor Ensemble
- “Where You Are (Reprise)” - Gramma Tala
- “How Far I'll Go (Reprise)” - Moana, Gramma Tala, Chief Ancestors, Ocean Ensemble
- “You're Welcome” - Maui, Maui Ensemble
- “Warrior Face (Part 1)” - Maui
- “Warrior Face (Part 2)” - Maui, Moana
- “Warrior Face (Part 3)” - Maui, Moana, Monster Ensemble,
- “Shiny (Part 1)” - Tamatoa, Claws
- “Shiny (Part 2)” - Tamatoa, Claws, Shily Ensemble
- “Warrior Face (Reprise) / Logo Te Pate” - Moana, Maui, Ocean Ensemble,
- “Song of the Ancestors” - Chief Ancestors, Gramma Tala, Moana, Ancestor Ensemble
- “Know Who You Are” - Moana, Ocean Ensemble
- “Te Fiti Restored” - Ocean Ensemble
- “Tulou Tagaloa (Reprise)” - Ocean Ensemble
- “We Know the Way (Reprise)” - Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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