The Phantom Tollbooth

The tale of Milo, Tock, and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage in The Phantom Tollbooth. Adapted from Norton Juster's beloved children's book, this musical features a score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony winner Sheldon Harnick. Based on the children's book, a young boy's magical journey proves that life is the greatest adventure of all. The production is typically performed with a younger cast under the age of 19 years old. The show is lively and full of life.

The main character, Milo is a little boy who lives his life in a constant state of boredom. That all changes when Milo takes a trip through the mysterious make-believe tollbooth that appears in his bedroom everyday. 

Songs from the musical include:

Milo's Song

Word Market

Numbers Are The Only Thing That Count

Time Is A Gift

Rhyme and Reason Reign

The Phantom Tollbooth was written by Norton Juster in 1961. When Juster was reporting to NPR on his work, he said, "Today's world of texting and tweeting is quite a different place, but children are still the same as they've always been. They still get bored and confused, and still struggle to figure out the important questions of life. Well, one thing has changed: As many states eliminate tolls on highways, some children may never encounter a real tollbooth." Juster continues to crack his wit even after 50 years of the publishing of the book. 

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