Beloved Children's Book, "The Phantom Tollbooth" Now an MTI Broadway JR. Musical!

By Samara Oster on July 06, 2011

in Announcements, Show/Author Spotlight | Tags: New Shows

The Phantom Tollbooth, the beloved children’s book written by Norton Juster in 1961 has become one of the most treasured books in youth literature, educating and entertaining readers all around the world. And now, MTI has given this classic a new life on the stage. THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. – part of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection is now available for licensing!

GO ON ADVENTURES WITH MILO

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Demons of Ignorance are certain he will be their next victim, telling him “If you get the urge to do anything - don’t. It could be dangerous.” To the rescue comes The Phantom Tollbooth! With the push of a button, Milo is transported into a wacky

fantasy land, where he must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brothers who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. Aided by a trusty time-keeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns many things about words and numbers along his journey. Perhaps the most important lesson he takes with him, however, is that everything we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone. When he returns home, he realizes there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of so many things to discover.

FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE
With a book adapted by author Norton Juster and lyrics by musical theater legend Sheldon Harnick (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF), and a melodious score by Arnold Black, THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. is an endearing show that audiences of all ages will find appealing.
VIDEO - Meet the Creators, Musical Theatre Legend Sheldon Harnick and Author Norton Juster:

THE SONGS

Fun songs like "At the Market" and "Subtraction Stew" explore the worlds of vocabulary, grammar, and numbers, making the show educational for younger performers.

As with all MTI Broadway Junior Collection shows, THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. comes with a pre-recorded performance accompaniment CD.
NEWLY-DESIGNED SHOWKIT

When you license the rights to THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. you will receive everything you need in our new and improved ShowKit. MTI and iTheatrics have redesigned the look, feel and content of the ShowKits to ensure they remain the absolute best educational musicals anywhere.

One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director’s Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. Features of the new Director’s Guide include:

A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs.

The Actor’s Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing.

Expanded resources in all production and curriculum aspects that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced.

A media disk of resources including audition sides and editable forms including a fully-editable program.

HELPFUL RESOURCES ON MTI SHOWSPACE
MTI ShowSpace is the place to get all the help you need putting on a production of THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR.! With MTI's help and advice forum, Show Support, you can get answers to questions that might come up during the course of your production. If you’re working on an MTI Broadway Junior Collection show (JR./KIDS), and have a question – ask it here! We’ll make sure you get an answer.
LICENSE
Click here for licensing and other information for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR,

Also, check out the THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH FULL VERSION and THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH TYA Edition!
READ THE BOOK