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Synopsis

Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books, A Year with Frog and Toad is a whimsical musical that tells the story of two best friends: the cheerful Frog, and curmudgeonly Toad. The musical follows Frog and Toad through four colorful seasons, from hibernation to hibernation. Frog and Toad, along with their playful, quirky friends Snail, Turtle, the Birds, and more, enact many adventures, from rushing down a hill in a runaway sled in the winter, to taking a picnic and a quiet moment in the summer. Children and adults alike with relish in the joyful vignettes of A Year With Frog and Toad, which feature catchy tunes, funny dialogue, and bright, memorable characters.

Note on Casting: The original cast featured five actors and employed doubling. However, it is possible to expand the cast, and even include ensemble members.

Show Information

Music
Robert Reale
Lyrics
William Reale
Based on the Play/Book/Film
The Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2000
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
frog and toad’s homes in the woods
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Large Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Frog

Lead

Male

Baritone

Toad

Lead

Male

Baritone

Man Bird

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Lady Bird 1

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Lady Bird 2

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Snail

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Mouse

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Turtle

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Lizard

Featured

Male

Tenor

Father Frog

Featured

Male

Tenor

Mother Frog

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Young Frog

Featured

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Large and Terrible Frog

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Moles

Ensemble

Either Gender

Mezzo-Soprano

Squirrels

Ensemble

Male

Songs

Act One

  • A Year With Frog And Toad—Birds, Frog and Toad
  • Spring—Frog, Toad and Birds
  • Seeds—Toad
  • The Letter—Snail
  • Getta Loada Toad—Toad, Frog, Turtle, Mouse and Lizard
  • Underwater Ballet—Orchestra, *Turtle
  • Alone—Frog
  • The Letter (Reprise) -- Snail
  • Cookies—Frog, Toad and Birds

Act Two

  • Entr'Acte
  • The Kite—Birds, Frog, Toad
  • A Year With Frog And Toad (Reprise) -- Birds
  • He'll Never Know—Frog and Toad
  • Shivers—Young Frog, Mother Frog, Father Frog, Toad and Frog
  • Snow Ballet - Orchestra, *Moles
  • The Letter (Reprise) -- Snail
  • Down The Hill—Frog, Toad and Moles
  • I'm Coming Out of My Shell—Snail
  • Toad to the Rescue—Toad and Moles
  • Merry Almost Christmas—Toad, Frog and Moles
  • Finale— Birds, Toad, Frog

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