Stage Adaptation Of Children's Classic!

Bernard Waber’s beloved 1965 children’s classic Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile has captured the hearts of readers for generations, finally leading to a charming film adaptation in 2022. Now this timeless tale jumps again, this time from page to stage, with a spectacular musical adaptation! With a score including songs by EGOT-winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman), Grammy and Oscar winning songwriter Mark Sonnenblick (Kpop Demon Hunters) Ari Afsar, Emily Xu Hall and Joriah Kwame, Timothy Allen McDonald and Sara Wordsworth provide the libretto and Nina Meehan directs this nostalgically lovely, all-ages musical. 

What Is The Story?

The Primm family moves into their new home on Manhattan’s East 88th Street, only to discover a highly unusual resident already living there: a friendly, singing-and-dancing crocodile named Lyle. Though initially terrified, the Primms quickly realize that Lyle is entirely harmless and exceptionally helpful, soon welcoming him as a beloved member of the household. But the nasty Mr. Grumps who lives downstairs is determined to have the reptile sent to the zoo…