THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Music by William Perry; lyrics by Roger McGough and William Perry : based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame adapted by Jane Iredale SYNOPSIS The unforgettable characters from Grahame's classic novel spring to life in this new Broadway musical adaptation. Mole, a curious girl who leaves her underground life for one of adventure meets Water Rat who agrees to show her the world. The world includes the eccentric Mr. Toad, whose enthusiasm for life (and motor cars) spells trouble for everyone. In a fight with the Weasels to recapture Toad's home, the old boxing champion, Mr. Badger, leads out heroes to victory. More than a show about animals, Wind In the Willows is about the surpassing value of friendship. CAST: - 4 men, 3 women, numerous featured roles, chorus. • Badger • Rat • Mole • Toad • Mother Rabbit • Father Rabbit • Henry Rabbit • Scott Rabbit • Jill Rabbit • Peter Rabbit • Chief Stoat • Chief Weasel • A Frenchman • Police Sergeant • Policemen • English Bobbies (2) • Clerk of the Court • Judge • Prosecutor • Jailer's Daughter • Jailer • Squirrels, Weasels, Stoats, Rabbits, Members of the Court MUSICAL NUMBERS • Prologue - The Company • The World Is Waiting For Me - Mole • Messing About In Boats - Rat and Mole • That's What Friends Are For - Toad, Rat and Mole • Many Years Ago - Badger and Rabbits • Evil Weasel - Chief Weasel, Chief Stoat, Weasels and Stoats • Gasoline Can-Can - Toad and the Ensemble • He'll Love It In Jail - Toad, Sergeant and Bobbies • The Day You Came Into My Life - Mole • Follow Your Instinct - Mole and Rabbits • Joy Shall Be Yours In The Morning - Badger, Mole and Rabbits • Something Comes Over Me - Toad and the Court • I'd Be Attracted - Mole and Rat • We're Moving Up In The World - Chief Waesel, Chief Stoat, Weasels and Stoats • Brief Encounter - Toad and Jailer's Daughter • Where Am I Now? - Toad • Wind In The Willows - Rat, Mole and the Chorus • That's What Friends Are For (Reprise) - Badger, Rat and Rabbits • The Fight - The Company • Come What May - The Company INSTRUMENTATION: Reed I - flute, clarinet, alto sax Reed II - oboe, cor anglais Trombone, percussion, harp Keyboard I - piano, synthesiser Keyboard II - Synthesiser Bass
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