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Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume
Family Theater
Best-selling author Kwame Alexander brings two of his beloved children’s books to the stage in a world premiere Kennedy Center musical adaptation.
Nov. 18 - 28, 2021
Genre
Theater
Price Range
$20.00
Most enjoyed by
ages 5+
Find your voice in this feathery adventure.
Adapted from the books by Kwame Alexander
By Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess
Music by Randy Preston
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
New York Times best-selling author KWAME ALEXANDER brings two of his beloved children’s books—Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume—to the stage in a world premiere Kennedy Center commission. Alexander teams up with his writing partner MARY RAND HESS and long-time musical collaborator RANDY PRESTON to tell a story about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself. With special guests like Duck Ellington and Ms. Dairy Parton—plus Preston appearing as Acoustic Rooster—this musical adaptation will have children (and families) dancing in their seats.
Dive into a book to keep the fun going: Kwame’s NEW picture book of the same name is based on our musical!
Most enjoyed by 5+
Please note: This performance contains haze effects.
This 70-minute musical features many different kinds of music.
Check out the performance guide to learn more about the music, instruments, and characters!
Saturday, May 21 from 2:30–3:45 p.m., Jacqueline Woodson will be signing books in the Hall of States, right outside the Family Theater.
Get creative with hands-on arts projects inspired by Jacqueline Woodson’s Show Way. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more.
Acoustic Rooster/Composer
Indigo Blume
Chickee Minaj
Miss Dairy Parton
Duck Ellington
Mules Davis
Kwame Alexander Playwright
Mary Rand Hess Playwright
Lili-Anne Brown Director
Mark G. Meadows Music Director/Orchestrator
Breon Arzell Choreographer
Arnel Sancianco Scenic Designer
Erik Teague Costume Designer
Alberto Segarra Lighting Designer
Kevin Alexander Sound Designer
Andrea “Dre” Moore Properties Artisan
Michelle Kozlak Casting Director
Julia Singer Production Stage Manager
Nadia Guevara Assistant Director
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We commission, produce, present and tour performances for students of all ages and abilities. Our programs offer educators evidence-based resources to guide practices and inspire meaningful learning.
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