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CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL

Music by John Kavanaugh            Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon

Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play Owned by Universal Stage Productions

Join Curious George, the inquisitive, engaging monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand new musical. Curious George: The Golden Meatball TYA is a loveable adventure, specifically designed for young audiences, that is sure to leave your audiences singing and swinging down the aisles.

All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.

With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure, in which he learns more about Rome... and meatballs... and the secret ingredient to cooking!  Curious George: The Golden Meatball TYA is a perfect show for your young audience programs!
 

PRODUCER | CREATIVE TEAM

Curious George: The Golden Meatball is produced by Wishing Star Productions, LLC, Touring productions include Grace for President, Giraffes Can't Dance and A Year with Frog & Toad.

CURRICULUM | AGES

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

  • Communication and Language Arts
  • Music
  • Relationships and Family

PUBLIC AUDIENCE: All Ages
SCHOOL TIME AUDIENCE: Pre-K – 3rd grade; ages 4-9

FACTS | STATS

  • As of 2024, there are 7 original "Curious George" books written by Margret and H.A. Rey that are widely considered the core of the series. The first book was published in 1941. Since then, there have been numerous additional books, including those written by other authors and illustrated by various artists, expanding the series further. In total, there are over 70 Curious George books, including both the original stories and the many spin-offs and adaptations.
  • Curious George books have sold over 75 million copies worldwide.