Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.
This musical brings Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach to life with imagination, heart, and plenty of quirky charm. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a curiously inventive book by Timothy Allen McDonald, this enchanting adaptation captures all the wit and wonder of Roald Dahl’s beloved story. Critics have hailed James and the Giant Peach as a true “masterpeach!”
Approximate Running Time: 70 Minutes
Recommended for Grades 1–5
Curriculum Connections: Literature-Based, Communication and Language Arts, Science and Nature, Music and Dance, Relationships and Family.
Themes: Friendship, Courage, Resilience, Imagination, Family, and Belonging.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).