The Phantom Tollbooth 2003

Opened: February 26, 2003
Closing: March 16, 2003

The Phantom Tollbooth - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Linda Gross Theater
336 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011

Here are Milo’s adventures in the Land of Wisdom, where he’s forced to think about many new things. Milo learns of the argument between King Azaz and his brother, the Mathemagician, whose disagreement over words and numbers has led to the banishment of Princesses Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason. Milo is dispatched to rescue the princesses from the Land of Ignorance. Armed with the knowledge and skills he picks up on his journey, Mile rescues the princesses. When he must return home, Milo bids farewell to his new friends, knowing his attitude toward learning will never be the same.

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