Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. (2024)

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.

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Credits

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture

Book by Kevin Del Aguila

Music and Lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan

Overview / Synopsis

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture,Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends - Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo - have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape - with the help of some prodigious penguins - to explore the world.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score,Madagascar JR.will leave audiences with no choice but to "Move It, Move It!"

Cast of Characters
Alex
Alex, the lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and undoubtedly "The King of New York City." He's a fun-loving fella whose devotion to steak is matched only by his devotion to his friends. Cast a great singer and actor but most importantly, someone who has that magnetic quality of a showman.
Gender:Male
Vocal range:A3-Eb5
Marty
Marty is a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park Zoo and into the wild. Cast a young man who is a solid singer and actor who also possesses a sweet disposition. You want your audience to root for Marty. He should be a perfect complement to Alex.
Gender:Male
Vocal range:A3-D5
Gloria
Gloria, the hippopotamus, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak that shines when she's with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and Melman. This a great part for a performer who can act, sing and who can serve as the caretaker of the group.
Gender:Female
Vocal range:Eb4-E5
Melman
Melman is a kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He's always just a little bit nervous, but when it comes down to it, he'll rise to the situation. Pick a performer who can sing well but more notably, can carve out this comedic part with strong acting choices.
Gender:Male
Vocal range:E3-Db5
The Penguins
The Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and return home to Antarctica. Skipper serves as the captain of the group, giving orders with ease and command. Kowalski is Skipper's second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. Rico is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. Private's primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise. Cast these four primary roles with performers who work well together. This is a fun opportunity to cast your youngest performers.
Gender:Both
The Zookeepers
The Zookeepers introduce the crowds to all the sights and attractions of the Central Park Zoo. Zookeeper Zelda, Zookeeper Zeke and Zookeeper Zoe are perfect parts for proficient musicians and actors who can express a real excitement and passion for the animals. Zelda has a large solo in the opening, so cast your best singer amongst the Zookeepers in that role.
Gender:Male
Vocal range:B3-G4
Mason
Mason is a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he takes that quite personally. This is a great acting role for a performer who can make bold choices from the get-go.
Gender:Male
The Lemurs
The Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying desperately to avoid being eaten by the cat-like creatures called the Fossa. King Julien is their leader and the perfect part for the comedian of your company who can sing, dance, act and has intuitive comedic timing. Maurice is King Julien's assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar's new inhabitants. This part is perfect for an actor who can convey distrust and disinterest while still being a powerful second-in-command to King Julien. Mort is the littlest of the Lemurs, who can barely speak. Find a young, small, sweet performer who possesses a sense of comedy. Lynn, Lew, Lee and Lars are fun smaller roles for young actors with bold personalities.
Gender:Both
Vocal range:A3-B4
The Foosa
The Fossa are cat-like predators with an appetite for Lemurs! The Fossa Leader is the biggest and baddest of the Fossa and is feared by most of the creatures in Madagascar. Cast an actor who has a great imagination for creating a larger-than-life creature who can strike fear with one look. For the rest of Fossa, choose an ensemble that can create a dominating pack of predators.
Gender:Both
Servers
Servers #1, #2 and #3 are imagined servers in Alex's dream when he starts to desire meat desperately! Cast three performers who can both dance and sing well and work as a unit well together.
Gender:Both
Vocal range:D4-D5
The Lionesses
The Lionesses are a group of lady lions and Alex's background singers and dancers. These are great featured roles for dancers.
Gender:Female
Cameraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain
Cameraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain are all great cameo roles with speaking lines. Remember: No role is too small, and each one serves to create the larger picture of the world of Madagascar JR., so cast a colorful group of characters in these fun roles.
Gender:Both

New Yorkers and Animals
The New Yorkers and Animals are two separate ensemble groups that are essential for setting up the world of the Central Park Zoo. Remind these groups to be bold, specific and full of energy to kick off the show with a bang!
Gender:Both

Musical Numbers

It's Showtime
[Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, Zoo Guests, Zookeepers, Penguins, Lionesses]
Wild and Free
[Marty, Zookeepers, Zoo Guests]
Best Friends
[Marty, Alex, Mason]
Relax, Be Cool, Chill Out
[Marty, Skipper, Penguins, Police Officers, Alex, Gloria, Melman, Old Lady, Subway Announcer, Animal Control Officers]
Grand Central
[Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman, Mason, Penguins]
Penguins' Sea Shanty
[Penguins]
I Like to Move It
[King Julien, Lynn, Lars, Lee, Lew, Lemurs, Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman]
Steak
[Alex, Lead Servers, Servers]
Penguins' Sea Shanty (Reprise)
[Penguins]
Living in Paradise
[Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman, King Julien, Lemurs]
Foosa Hungry
[Foosa]
Best Friends (Reprise)
[Marty, Alex, Foosa]
The King of Madagascar
[Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman, Foosa, Penguins, Lemurs, King Julien]
Together Forever
[Marty, Alex, Gloria, Melman, Penguins]
I Like to Move It (Reprise)
[Company]

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Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. (2024)

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