Help Choosing A Show to Direct

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 10:45am

My local theatre company is taking proposals for their Fall 2015 show, and I'm looking to submit something, but I want to get some suggestions from the board. The one key element that has me stumped, is they want something that is family friendly, and can accomidate a chorus of children if possible. Last year the show was Joseph, and this year its Scrooged. Any ideas will help.

I was thinking Oliver, Bye Bye Birdie, or Miracle on 34th Street (formerly Here's Love), but not sure if they want two Christmas musicals back to back.

Thanks

[mjohnson2]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 10:48am

Try THE MUSIC MAN or OKLAHOMA! Both are wonderful shows with recognizable titles and have opportunities for large amounts of children to be in them.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 11:41am

Here are some that have children in them.

The Sound Of Music
Annie
Evita (probably not that family friendly though)

Updated On: 9/15/14 at 11:41 AM

[ILuv2shop531]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 11:49am

Seussical
Oliver
The King and I

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 12:05pm

Cinderella
Beauty and the Beast
Peter Pan
Gypsy (not necessarily family friendly, but involves children)

as well as the others mentioned

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 12:40pm

Avoid Miracle on 34th Street as the material and structure are very weak. Oliver! is darker than you may recall. Take a look at Big.

[StephieElise]

Posted: 9/16/14 at 12:52am

The Wizard of Oz
Fiddler on the Roof
Anne of Green Gables
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown