Narnia

This is the fourth time I have directed this musical (various venues in the past two decades). It is definitely an audience and cast favorite. The show is faithful to the source material and the music is beautiful as well as accessible to young voices. The piano score is clean and playable. Sets can be very simple, or more complex if desired I highly recommend NARNIA.

Carrie Gruman-Trinkner, Little Wolf High School, Manawa, Wis.

CYT North Idaho began in 2007. We have performed over 30 shows. Narnia the Musical was the first show we ever produced where we SOLD OUT all 12 performances! The public loved it! The story of course is adventuresome displaying a power struggle between good and evil and most importantly, a story of Redemption. We cast 82 children and the word spread quickly about what a wonderful production it was. Four of our performances were for school children to come with their class during school hours as a field trip. Surprisingly to many, was the engaging, beautiful and sometimes haunting music. The music was an intricate part of the show. We will definitely do this show again!

Bliss Lanier, CYT North Idaho, Dalton Gardens, Idaho

It's a lovely little piece that ends up being huge. Songs are very germane and move the plot along nicely. Script is very "tight" no useless words. Impossible to cut as a result. :) Everyone involved found Narnia a truly worthwhile and often moving experience.

Pamela Dundas, Wing & A Prayer Players, Southfield, Mich.

Excellent show! Even four-year-olds were mesmerized! Music enhanced the plot and characters greatly! Love this show!

Donna Chalmers, Fifth Row Center, Flowery Branch, Ga.

This was the third show in our 2009-2010 inaugural season and generated our largest attendance. The timeless message of Narnia was a delight to everyone who saw the show.

Willa Martin, Christian Youth Theatre, Wichita, Kan.

The music is challenging, but the show is very well written. This is a great adaptation of the book. Our students and a wide audience loved it.

Doris Goble, Eastbrook High School, Marion, Ind.

Narnia was a hugely rewarding project for the students of our conservatory. It challenged us all, but in the end the journey was worth the payoff and everyone was uplifted. The songs are surprisingly lovely, poignant, and often very funny. It is a larger play than it appears on paper, but is very satisfying to produce.

Stefan Espinosa, Utah Festival Opera, Logan, Utah

This show contains great characters and memorable songs. If you want a powerful and exciting show, this is it.

Roy H. Wilhite, Jr., Royal Heights Productions, McKenzie, Tenn.

Narnia is an excellent musical with fun and memorable music and a well written script that creates an ensemble cast. Middle school actors loved it and were able to create really professional performances with this script and music.

Nancy Olszewski, McMurray Middle School, Vashon, WA

We had an excellent run! Suitable musical for middle school -- great orchestra parts (especially the flute). Fabulous sets and costumes. Highly recommend this musical. Great acting and singing opportunities.

Judy Gislason, St. James-Assiniboia Music Theatre, Winnipeg, MB

An excellent community theater play. The roles are interesting (suitable for double casting); the songs are not too challenging (yet funny and catchy); and there is plenty of room for the Director to play with.

Horacio Ferriz, Center Stage Community Arts Conservatory, Waterford, CA

This is a fun filled show entertaining for both the audience and performers. Perfect for any size of theatre company. A true audience pleaser!

Patrick Weber, Peter Augustus Theatre Group, Minneapolis, Minn.

This is a powerful story. It's the salvation message in a cool symbolic way. The diversity between the children and all the complex Narnians is so fun to play with. I feel the authors served the C. S. Lewis book well. "Field of Flowers" is the best song from your library I've worked with.

Fredia Thompson, Christian Youth Theatre, Vancouver, Wash.

This worked beautifully for a middle school group. Lewis' book is so well loved, and this adaptation retains the richness and diversity of the original, while keeping the story moving at an excellent pace.

Susan Stillman, Convent of the Sacred Heart School, New York, N.Y.

This play is absolutely fabulous ... by far the best that we have ever produced. The script is extremely well written, the music is wonderful, and the lyrics are awesome. The authors have brought the well-loved story to life and not only were true to the original but also added a delightful touch of humor.

Barbara Eyges, Theatre of Light, Marblehead, Mass.