Coronado Playhouse's A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Begins 6/18

A beloved friendship of the storybook characters Frog and Toad comes to life with song and dance in a musical journey for the whole family. The Tony Award nominated production, A Year with Frog and Toad, is based on Arnold Lobel's popular children's series. It features book and lyrics by Willie Reale and a jazzy, upbeat score composed by his brother Robert Reale. The cheerful Frog and his grumpy sidekick, Toad, travel through the seasons on a heartwarming adventure. The story includes their animal friends in a variety show of entertainment with life lessons learned along the way.

Coronado Playhouse, the Community's Theatre, is partnered with Pickwick Players, Your East County Theatre Family, for an exciting first-time collaboration sharing production resources and a commitment to quality entertainment. The community theatre team presents A Year with Frog and Toad June 18-July 12, 2015 in the intimate Coronado Playhouse cabaret theatre setting. During the run of the show, both companies are dedicated to raising awareness and money to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. The House is specifically designed to provide a home away from home for families with hospitalized children - including 47 bedrooms, hot meals and a children's play area for siblings - so families can focus their attention on supporting their sick or injured child instead of worrying about day-to-day needs. Every year, more than 1,500 families are helped and the need for overnight services far exceeds its 47-room capacity. For more information on programs please visit www.rmhcsd.org . Ronald McDonald's Red Shoe will be in the lobby of the theatre for donations during the run of the show as part of the annual Red Shoe Day fundraising campaign.

Added show for children with special needs

Coronado Playhouse is adding a performance specifically offered to families of children with autism and other disabilities on Saturday June 27th at 2 p.m.Contact the Coronado Playhouse box office for more information or questions at boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com or 619-435-4856.

The cast includes Barron Henzel (Frog), Frank Remiatte (Toad) and a mix of other spirited swamp friends played by Emily Sade Bautista, Daryl Daley, Amanda Everett, Jazley Genovese, David Gregory, Rachel Herrera, Maia Larom, Stephaine Nesbitt, Wilfred T Paloma, Sebastian Palomera, Benjamin Sutton, Kyle Sweeney and MikaelaVillalpando.

The production team is lead by Thomas Fitzpatrick (Director), Michael Farley (Musical Director) and Choreography by Jennie Gray Connard. Co-Producers Katy Skyrud and Jennie Gray Connard have assembled a production staff that includes Nettie Allen (Assistant Director) and creative designers Barron Henzel and Bill Connard (Scenic), Josh Olmstead (Lighting), Alex Heath (Sound), Jane Russell and Pat John (Costumes) and Pam Everett (Set dressing and props).

A live band will support the production featuring Michael Farley (Keyboard), Steve Jilka (Bass), Sven Salumaa (Drums), Dee Wood (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), Kim Darden (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), Lowell Stevenson (Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet) and Phil Imming (Trombone).

Enjoy the show and a "Fun with Frog and Toad" gift bag that includes a Ronald McDonald color page, crayons, a frog toy, stickers, animal cookies, juice box and a photo opportunity on stage with Frog and Toad. The fun bag is only $5 additional per guest while supplies last with a portion of proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.