UK School Musicals – Let’s Travel

Where will you take your audience this year with a musical? It might be an enchanted kingdom, a glitzy West End theatre, a close-knit small-town community, or even a luxury cruise line! Here’s a wide variety of exciting musicals for your school, from classics to the cutting edge, categorised by setting. Take a look and transport your cast, crew and audience to someplace new.

Cities

Amélie: Teen Edition by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 7m, 1 girl +ensemble)
In this whimsical musical adaptation of the romantic comedy film, designed specifically for secondary school performers, an extraordinary young woman improvises small but surprising acts of kindness. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realises that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart.

Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) by Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
(Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6w, 5m, 10 any gender)
A 60-minute adaptation, specially tailored for young actors, of the spectacular Broadway musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Full-Length Version also available!

Chicago: Teen Edition by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse and John Kander
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 10w, 9m)
Kander & Ebb’s legendary and award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal is now widely available to be performed by high schools around the world. Specifically designed to be content-appropriate and flexible, Chicago: Teen Edition has been adapted to remove overtly sexual references and adult language, and can be performed by larger and smaller casts.

Hello, Dolly! by Michael Stewart, Jerry Herman and Thornton Wilder
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 4m +ensemble)
This blockbuster musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humour, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly!

Sympathy Jones: The New Secret Agent Musical by Masi Asare and Brooke Pierce
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m)
Sympathy Jones dreams of being a super secret agent, but she’s stuck as a secretary… until one day, a confidential file is accidentally left on her desk. When she discovers that the file contains information about a plot to overthrow the government, Sympathy seizes her chance for adventure and fame. But she soon realises that trying to save the world against impossible odds is not nearly as glamorous as she thought it would be, and she certainly can’t do it alone.

The Happy Prince (Dooley/Perkins) by David Perkins and Caroline Dooley
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 8w, 8m, 4 any gender youth)
In this touching musical based on the well-loved story by Oscar Wilde, the golden statue of the Happy Prince stands high above the city looking down on the misery and poverty beneath him. Desperate to bring hope and happiness to the poor people, he asks a swallow to distribute his gold and jewels to them. The generosity of the Happy Prince and the courage of the swallow help to overcome the greed of the powerful mayor, and we are shown that the most precious things in life are often the least obvious.

2025 Academy Center of the Arts production of Hadestown: Teen Edition (Brianne Friberg)

Historical Places

SIX: TEEN EDITION by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6w +ensemble)
A full-length adaptation of the international phenomenon, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st-century girl power!

The Sound Of Music by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 7w, 4m, 5 girls, 2 boys +ensemble)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s final collaboration features several great roles for women, from the plucky, determined heroine to a naïve teenager, a jaded countess, a wise Mother Superior and a variety of charming children and nuns. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, has won the hearts of fans all over the world and continues to delight audiences more than six decades after its premiere. Also available in a Youth Edition.

Titanic by Peter Stone and Maury Yeston
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 14w, 23m +ensemble)
Epic and majestic, with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, this powerful Broadway hit captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams. Also available in a flexible cast-sized Ensemble Version.

Well-Behaved Women by Carmel Dean
(Musical Revue, Drama / 9w)
This contemporary song cycle for 4 to 20+ women is a celebration of many historic women who fought to have their voices heard and bravely made their mark on the world. Women such as Billie Jean King, Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman, Cleopatra and Malala Yousafzai bring their incredible stories to life through powerful, emotional and often hilarious songs.

Yo, Vikings! by Marcus Stevens and Sam Wilmott
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 6w, 7m, 1boy)
Adapted from Judith Byron Schachner’s acclaimed book of the same name, Yo, Vikings! is the mini-saga of 10-year-old Emma Katz, the fiercest Viking in Swarthmore, PA, and her quest for real adventure. Yo, Vikings! combines sweeping melodies, thrilling Viking chants and funky rock ’n’ roll with a beautiful, heartwarming story to engage and excite every member of the family.

2023 Yew Chung International Schools Secondary Production of The Lightning Thief (Courtesy of Yew Chung Education Foundation)

Magical Realms

A Peter Rabbit Tale by Sarah Brandt and Neal Richardson
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 2w, 2m)
Peter Rabbit doesn’t think life as a rabbit is all it’s cracked up to be in this spirited children’s musical. His mother is always making him do chores, and Peter’s had just about all he can take of his goody two-shoes twin sisters. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home and find a better place to live – somewhere he can be in charge, do whatever he wants and be free of responsibility. But as Peter struggles to live with other animals, from feisty squirrels to sewing mice, he begins to realise his life at home might not have been so bad after all.

Alienne by Jim Colleran
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 12 any gender youth +ensemble)
A rollicking parody of a timeless classic, Alienne transports Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid into the wacky world of outer space. With plenty of audience participation and goofy humour, this spaced-out adventure is ideal for young audiences and their families.

Danni Hero by Laurence Mark Wythe and Timothy Knapman
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 3m +ensemble)
Danni lives with her mum, Sheila. But where Danni truly lives is in her head, a wonderful and colourful fantasy world where she is a powerful superhero sent to Earth from space to defend the human race and fight for all that is true and just. The schoolgirl that everyone sees each day, lost in her own little world of comic books and stories, is a brilliant disguise to protect her secret identity! Danni struggles on until the moment when she finds the strength inside herself to face a real threat in the real world and save her community and the people closest to her.

Hadestown: Teen Edition by Anaïs Mitchell
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 5w, 2m, 1 any gender youth, +ensemble)
This full-length Teen Edition of Anaïs Mitchell’s haunting, jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favour of his one true love, Eurydice. This intriguing and beautiful folk opera invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. 

Jasper in Deadland by Hunter Foster and Ryan Scott Oliver
(Full-Length Musical, Dark Comedy / 4w, 5m)
In one night of teenage passion, Jasper and Agnes consummate a years-long friendship. But in the morning Agnes is gone, telling Jasper to meet her at their cliff. When he arrives, there’s no sign of his best friend, only a swirling vortex to another world in the water below. Jasper dives into Deadland. 

The Lightning Thief by Joe Tracz, Rob Rokicki and Rick Riordan
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 7 any gender +ensemble)
This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book is a guaranteed audience pleaser! When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. The kinetic and hilarious show, which opened on Broadway in 2019, features a thrilling, energetic pop-rock score. 

The SpongeBob Musical by Kyle Jarrow and Tina Landau
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 16 any gender +ensemble)
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes centre stage. The power of optimism really can save the world. Also available in a Youth Edition.

The Wiz by William F. Brown, Charlie Smalls and L. Frank Baum
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 6m, 4m any gender +ensemble)
This smash Broadway musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz to a lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music! A dazzling, contemporary adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz is a fun, family-friendly musical and a guaranteed audience pleaser. 

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition­ by L. Frank Baum, Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Herbert Stothart and Timothy Allen McDonald
(Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 5w, 5m, 10 any gender)
We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. This one-hour adaptation of the classic MGM musical was specially tailored by iTheatrics for primary and Key Stage 3 actors. Full-Length RSC Version also available.

Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood: The Musical by Adam Szymkowicz and Masi Asare
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 4m, 13 any gender)
With an exuberant score ranging from pop and soul to classic show tunes, this new musical is a gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, leading a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin?  

Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition by Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller
(Short Musical, Comedy / 4w, 6m +ensemble)
Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her? This is a one-hour adaptation of the beloved musical designed for young performers. Original Full-Length Version also available.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version) by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II and Douglas Carter Beane
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 4m)
This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Concord Theatricals is proud to license several versions of Cinderella. Learn about the other versions here.

2021 Notre Dame High School at Theatre Deli Sheffield Production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition (Tristram Kenton)

Schools and Classrooms

Be More Chill by Joe Iconis, Joe Tracz and Ned Vizzini
(Full Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 6m +ensemble) 
Based on the contemporary best-selling novel, Be More Chill is the story of Jeremy Heere, an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip”, a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk?

Brenda Bly: Teen Detective by Kevin Hammonds and Charles Miller
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 13w, 4m)
It’s 1958 – a time of rock and roll, space discovery and great hope for a bright future. But trouble is brewing at the Whitney Ellis Private School For Girls. It’s up to our favourite teenage sleuth, Brenda Bly, to solve the crime, catch the crook and save the day.

Carrie: The Musical by Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford, Lawrence D. Cohen and Stephen King
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 8w, 6m +ensemble)
Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly overprotective mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Kevin Del Aguila, Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 3m, 4girls, 6boys, 4 any gender youth +ensemble)
Jeff Kinney’s popular character Greg Heffley takes centre stage as his cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived Year 8. Also available in a 60-Minute Version.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition by Tom MacRae, Dan Gillespie Sells and Jonathan Butterell
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 8w, 10m)
Everybody’s talking about this ebullient, life-affirming musical! Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, 16-year-old Jamie New of Sheffield overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. 

Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy
(Full-Length Musical, Dark Comedy / 9w, 8m)
Based on the classic 1989 film, this hit off-Broadway musical features a strong female protagonist and several great female roles. Sardonic and edgy, it’s the darkly delicious story of the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High.

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical by Melvin Tunstall III, Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 1m)
The plot follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot, who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers.

Standardized Testing: The Musical!!!! by Sam Willmott
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 5m)
The dreaded high school tradition of standardised testing gets the musical treatment in this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers. Over the course of one test, they manage to create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality and sing and dance like maniacs. The students expose their deepest concerns, aspirations and sources of suburban teen angst.

Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Musical by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 3m, 1 girl, 3 boys)
Based on the classic bestselling novel by Sue Townsend, this critically acclaimed West End musical brings Britain’s best-loved spotty teenager’s story to life for a new generation of theatregoers. Adrian Mole is a 13¾ year-old misunderstood intellectual living with dysfunctional parents, ungrateful elders and a growing debt to school bully Barry Kent.

The Audition: the Musical! by Don Zolidis and Rick Hip-Flores
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 10w, 5m, 1 any gender +ensemble)
It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year: the school musical! A fast-paced, funny and deeply touching celebration of theatre, resilience and the courage it takes to put yourself out there, as a passionate new theatre teacher stages an ambitious production of A Chorus Line.

The Best Nativity Musical Ever by Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 10w, 9m)
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.

The New Girl (Chicken Soup Series) by Nancy Gilliam, Ronvé O’Daniel and Jevares C. Myrick
(Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6w, 2m +ensemble)
Lexi has just arrived at a new school, ready to make a fresh start. Her new friend group challenges her to do things she doesn’t want to, and she is forced to look deep in herself and decide who she really is. 

Zombie Prom by John Dempsey, Dana P. Rowe, Mac Tumminelli and Hugh M. Murphy
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m +optional ensemble)
This girl-loves-ghoul rock ’n’ roll off-Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the school bad boy returns from a nuclear waste dump glowing and determined to reclaim the heart of his girlfriend, Toffee. He may be a zombie, but he still wants to graduate – and take Toffee to the prom.

 2025 Ramona High School Production of A Chorus Line: Teen Edition (Jessica McCarty)

Theatres and The World of Showbiz

42nd Street by Harry Warren, Al Dubin, Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble, Bradford Ropes and Gower Champion
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 7w, 6m +ensemble)
Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! The ultimate backstage musical celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of showbiz with wit, humour and pizzazz. The show’s incredible score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and the title song. Also available in a Youth Edition.

A Chorus Line: Teen Edition by Michael Bennett, James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante, Marvin Hamlisch & Edward Kleban
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 10w, 9m)
A stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition, this Teen Edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional musical performers at a high-stakes audition. Original Version also available.

Crazy For You: Youth Edition by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Ken Ludwig, Mike Ockrent, Guy Bolton, John McGowan
(Short Musical, Comedy / 5w, 4m)
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy! In Deadrock, Nevada, young New York banker Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker. Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the town’s failing theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes include “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You” and “Someone to Watch Over Me”. Full-Length Version also available.

Dreamgirls by Tom Eyen, Henry Krieger and Michael Bennett
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 4m +ensemble)
A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th-century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, this explosive musical explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry. 

Dreamland by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 4m, 18 any gender)
Dreamland (or a musical riff on Shakespeare’s Midsummer set during the declassification of Area 51) is a hilarious, hijinks-filled retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy featuring honour students, aliens and a show choir.

Gypsy by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim and Gypsy Rose Lee
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6w, 2m +ensemble)
The Mother of All Musicals! Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, the landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business through the eyes of a determined stage mother and her two daughters.

Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields and Peter Stone
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 3w, 6m, 2 girls, 1 boy +ensemble)
There’s No Business Like Show Business! This classic Irving Berlin musical captures the spirit and energy of a Wild West performance as Annie Oakley, the best sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill’s show, falls in love with her leading man.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas by Irving Berlin, David Ives and Paul Blake
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 6m, 1 girl +ensemble)
Based on the beloved, timeless 1954 movie, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting musical worthy of year-round productions. 

Rock of Ages: Youth Edition by Chris D’Arienzo
(Short Musical, Comedy / 7w, 6m, 11 any gender youth +ensemble)
Adapted by industry leaders iTheatrics for performance at elementary, middle and high school levels, this squeaky-clean adaptation of the winning Broadway rock musical is everything teachers, parents and kids love: a classic boy-meets-girl musical story set to an exciting and fun 80s rock soundtrack. What could be better? Teen Edition also available.

Ruthless! by Joel Paley and Marvin Laird
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 7w)
Eight-year-old Tina Denmark will do anything to win the part in her school musical, including murdering the leading lady! This outrageous hit musical garnered rave reviews during its long off-Broadway run.

2017 Charlottetown Festival Production of Anne of Green Gables – The Musical (Louise Vessey)

Towns and Communities

10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse: The Musical! by Don Zolidis and Billy Reece
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 7w, 5m, 3 any gender +ensemble)
When zombies attack, a ragtag group of survivors must fight for their lives! Enter Jimmy, Christy, Susan and Sam: four not-so-qualified heroes. With a cheeky score, sarcastic narrators and undead mayhem, this hilarious story turns the end of the world into a show-stopping adventure!

A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol by Walton Jones, David Wohl and Faye Greenberg
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 4w, 6m)
It’s Christmas Eve, 1943. The Feddington Players, broadcasting from a hole-in-the-wall studio in Newark, NJ, are set to present their contemporary “take” on Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Whether it’s the noisy plumbing, missed cues, electrical blackouts, or the over-the-top theatrics of a veteran actor, this musical captures the mayhem and madness of a live radio show.

Anne Of Green Gables by Norman Campbell, Donald Harron, Mavor Moore, Elaine Campbell and L.M. Montgomery
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 13w, 12m)
Precocious and imaginative Anne captures the hearts and minds of a small farming community – and her newfound family – with pluck and personality. This original, glorious adaptation – now firmly embedded in Canadian national culture and musical theatre canon – continues to enrapture audiences across the world with its rich score and a rare, affecting story for all ages.

Bye Bye Birdie by Michael Stewart, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 6w, 5m +ensemble)
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers and rock ’n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world. Also available in a Youth Edition.

Clue: The Musical by Peter DePietro, Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, Vinnie Martucci and Tom Chiodo
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 5m)
A fun-filled family musical that brings the internationally popular game to life, Clue: The Musical invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr Boddy, in what room and with what weapon.

Footloose: Youth Edition by Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbie, Tom Snow, Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
(Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 8w, 8m, 10 any gender +ensemble)
The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage with thrilling results. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another and the power of forgiveness. Full-Length and 90-Minute Versions also available.

Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 5w, 6m +ensemble)
The heartbreaking and inspirational Tony Award-winning musical, based on Cervantes’ Don Quixote, celebrates one man’s refusal to give up his impossible dream.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!: Youth Edition by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Agnes de Mille and Lynn Riggs
(Short Musical, Comedy / 4w, 5m +ensemble)
This exuberant classic is a lively, tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, young love and fearless optimism. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colourful background for romance, song and dance in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land. Full-Length Version also available.

Shake, Ripple & Roll: A Rock and Roll Musical by David Perkins and Jenifer Toksvig
(Short Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m +ensemble)
Unless Joey Nobody and private detective Dirk Manley find Angelo’s will in time, bogus heir Deanna la Domme, the glamorous film star, will sell Angelo’s New York ice cream parlour to Crazy Flavors. So get out the bobby socks and join Chuck and the gang as they rock in this sizzling, hour-long musical for schools and youth groups.

Smile (Ashman) by Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 10w, 6m, 2boy)
At the Young American Miss Pageant in Santa Rosa, California, two young women befriend one another and pursue their dreams, despite a barrage of onstage exploits and backstage intrigue.

Tracy Beaker Gets Real! by Mary Morris, Jacqueline Wilson and Grant Olding
(Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  4w, 2m, 10 any gender)
We join Tracy, aged 15, as she returns to the “Dumping Ground” and looks back on the last four years of her life, from being fostered – and dumped – and fostered again, to finding a happy, if not altogether harmonious home with writer Cam. When Tracy’s mum unexpectedly reappears in her life, Tracy hopes that her days of being passed around like a parcel are over, but she soon comes to realise that the people she has always tried to push away are the ones she really needs the most.

Tuck Everlasting by Claudia Shear, Tim Federle, Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen and Natalie Babbitt
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 6m, 1 girl +ensemble)
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster is torn between going on an infinite adventure with the magical Tuck family and rejecting her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possess eternal youth. Based on the bestselling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting features a gorgeous score and a variety of dynamic roles. Also available in a Theatre for Young Audiences Edition.

Twelfth Night (Taub) by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 7m +ensemble)
Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process. Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, with a flexible-sized cast and running 90 minutes long, Twelfth Night is appropriate for all audiences and groups.

We Are The Tigers by Preston Max Allen
(Full-Length Musical, Dark Comedy / 10 any gender)
The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house, and they’ve brought their teenage troubles with them. However, love triangles, a lustful boyfriend and hurt feelings won’t compare to the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised) by Charles M. Schulz, Clark Gesner, Michael Mayer and Andrew Lippa
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 2w, 4m, expandable cast)
Happiness is wonderful musical theatre! Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship.

2025 Long Island High School for the Arts Production of Family Album: Teen Edition (Iconis) (Adrienne Daly)

…and a few other places

Anything Goes (2022 Revision) by Cole Porter, P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Timothy Crouse and John Weidman
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 4m +ensemble)
An updated revision of the hilarious shipboard romp! This crowd-pleasing classic features one of Cole Porter’s most magical scores, including the hits “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “You’re the Top” and “Friendship.” It’s delightful, delicious and de-lovely! Also available in a Youth Edition.

Big River: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition by Roger Miller, William Hauptman and Mark Twain
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 5m, expandable casting)
Adapted for a smaller cast performing for today’s young audiences, this version of Twain’s classic, propelled by Roger Miller’s award-winning score, sweeps down the Mississippi in a brilliantly theatrical celebration of friendship against all odds. Created with the support of over 100 consensus organisers (individuals and organisations serving the Black community).

Fun Home by Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori, Alison Bechdel
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 2m, 1 girl, 2 boys)
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile and brilliant man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. A refreshingly honest musical about love, family, grief and acceptance.

Nice Work If You Can Get It: Teen Edition by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin and Joe DiPietro
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m)
This screwball comedy is a surefire crowd-pleaser, with classic Gershwin tunes, romance, exuberant production numbers and a hilarious script poking fun at class snobbery in the Prohibition era. Original Version also available.

Nine (Ensemble Version) by Arthur Kopit, Maury Yeston
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 16w, 1m, 1 boy, flexible casting)
This new flexible-casting version of the Tony Award-winning musical – a sterling stage adaptation of Fellini’s 8½ – has an updated score and can be performed by a smaller cast. This musical portrait of celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini features one man and the dozens of women in his life. The ensemble can include performers of any gender or, like the original Broadway cast, consist only of women.

Something’s Afoot by James McDonald, David Vos, Robert Gerlach and Ed Linderman
(Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 6m)
This zany, entertaining musical takes a satirical poke at Agatha Christie mysteries and the musical style of the 1930s English music hall.

The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman, Lucy Simon and Frances Hodgson Burnett
(Full-Length Musical, Drama / 7w, 8m, 1 girl, 1 boy +ensemble)
The enchanting, Tony Award-winning musical, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel, is a compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his son Colin. The estate’s many wonders include a magical garden and spirits from Mary’s past who guide her through her new life. Also available in a 70-minute Spring Version.

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Family Album: Teen Edition by Joe Iconis and John Simpkins
(Musical Revue, Dramatic Comedy / 10 any gender)
This dynamic, contemporary song cycle is a collection of character songs from the point of view of criminals, monstrous creatures, house pets, automatons, artists and other various weirdos. 

See Rock City and Other Destinations: Scenic Route by Adam Mathias and Brad Alexander
(Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / flexible casting, expandable to 15+)
This collection of vignettes, ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking, is a vivid travelogue of Americans learning to overcome their fears and expectations, allowing them to connect. With a book full of humor and humanity, and a score that incorporates pop, rock, folk and more, this contemporary crowd-pleaser can be presented by a cast ranging from seven to 20+. 

For more great musical ideas, visit Concord Theatricals in the US or UK.