James And The Giant | Peach Jr Musical Script [exclusive]

From Page to Stage: The Delicious Ingenuity of James and the Giant Peach Jr.

As they approach New York City, the peach gets stuck in the Statue of Liberty's crown. James and his insect friends must use their ingenuity and teamwork to free the peach.

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Production Notes

(A distant, deep horn blast. A shadow crosses the sun. The Aunts look up, terrified for the first time.)

(From the ground, a small, scruffy, but clearly MAGICAL OLD MAN (actor in a rumpled suit, carrying a paper bag) pops up. He speaks in a rush, like a leaky teapot.)

Act One: The Tragedy and the Magic

What a delightful and imaginative musical! "James and the Giant Peach Jr." is a popular children's musical based on the classic novel by Roald Dahl. The musical adaptation, written by Rick Elice and Duke Ellington (with additional lyrics by Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber), brings to life the story of James Henry Trotter, a young boy who embarks on a fantastical journey with a giant peach and a cast of colorful characters. james and the giant peach jr musical script