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CLARKSVILLE, TN — Arnold Lobel’s beloved storybook characters come to life in the Tony-nominated musical “A Year With Frog and Toad”, playing December 14 through 21 at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
In Robert and Willie Reale’s show, Frog and Toad wake from hibernation in the Spring, plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. Part vaudeville, part make-believe and all charm, “A Year With Frog and Toad” incorporates stories from Lobel’s four books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Frog and Toad are Friends and the Newbery Honor-winning Frog and Toad Together.
Michael Spaziani and Josh Bernaski star as the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, two best friends who celebrate the differences which make each unique. Under the direction of John McDonald, castmates Jacque Clydesdale, Michelle Foletta and RJ Magee portray characters including mischievous squirrels, chatty birds, a bossy turtle, and a mail-delivering snail. Tom Thayer delivers the jazzy, upbeat score on piano — featuring such numbers as “Getta Loada Toad,” “I’m Coming Out Of My Shell” and “Merry Almost Christmas,” creating an enchanting musical for the whole family.
“A Year With Frog and Toad” is produced in part by Dr. Ernest and Joan DeWald, Jill Eichhorn and Barry Kitterman, Dr. Gary and Janet Mund, and Melissa A. Schaffner.
Performances are at 2 p.m. December 14 and 21, and at 6:15 p.m. December 18, 19, 20 and 21. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 13 and under. Tickets may be purchased online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at (931)645-7699 or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain). APSU students, active-duty military and CitySaver coupon holders can receive two tickets for the price of one to Wednesday’s and Thursday’s 6:15 p.m. performances.
As a bonus this holiday season, the Roxy’s gift shop will be open at all performances so that patrons can find the perfect stocking stuffer, including posters, T-shirts, calendars, gift certificates and more.