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Jack and the Beanstalk

Musical

Jim Eiler Jeanne Bargy

Overview

Synopsis

Taking place in medieval England, the musical makes some wacky additions to the classic childhood story. In the show, Jack climbs the fabled beanstalk, only to find a friendly, lovable Giant and a tap-dancing Golden Goose. Along the way, he encounters his long-lost father (a victim of amnesia) and a villainous Baron.

Show Information

Book
Jim Eiler
Music
Jim Eiler , Jeanne Bargy
Lyrics
Jim Eiler
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Music Theatre International
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Early Teen, Late Teen, Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

Showing 8 of 9 characters

Jack Sprague
Male
Baritone
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Mrs. Sprague
Female
Soprano
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The Assistant
Male
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The Baron
Male
Baritone
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The Giant
Male
Baritone
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The Golden Goose
Female
Mezzo-Soprano
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The Golden Harp
Either Gender
Soprano
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The Housekeeper
Female
Soprano
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Character Portrayals

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Songs

  • "A Magical, Musical Day"
  • "Goodbye Little Cow"
  • "Magic Beans"
  • "Planting"
  • "Gonna Climb Up"
  • "Go 'Way"
  • "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum"
  • "Giant's Tango"
  • "Plink-A, Plunk-A"
  • "Goose"
  • "We Must Get Out Of Here"
  • "Finale"

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.