The Phantom Tollbooth
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences
Tuesday, January 20, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Grades 3-6

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Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Demons of Ignorance are certain he will be their next victim, telling him “If you get the urge to do anything – don’t. It could be dangerous.” To the rescue comes the Phantom Tollbooth! Adapted from Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book, this inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time TonyÒ winner Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me).

Aided by a trusty time-keeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns many things about words and numbers along his journey. Perhaps the most important lesson he takes with him, however, is that everything we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone. When he returns home, Milo realizes there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of so many things to discover.

Curriculum Connections

English Language Arts (Literature, Grammar)
Math
Social/Emotional Learning
Fine Arts

Program Length: 60 minutes

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