"Library Lion," based on one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time by Michelle Knudsen, had its inaugural show premiere as a site-specific theater production at the Boston Public Library. The musical play, featuring a cast of five actors, three musicians and three puppeteers operating a puppet designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Now, the show is being performed at Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont Street, January 10 – January 19, 2025
Library Lion
A musical play to be staged at the Calderwood Pavilion | Boston, MA January 2025!
In the library, there are books. But also very clear rules: no shouting, no running, no eating or drinking. But what happens when one day a lion enters the library?
He doesn't roar or rampage, and contrary to expectations, he peacefully joins storytelling hour. Not everyone is okay with this, after all, he doesn't abide by the rules. (A lion? In the library? – that's completely out of order!) It will be revealed that rules are important to follow, but not only that: That it is also very important, to dust off some of these rule books as well.
Prepare for a theatrical experience that will roar its way into your heart. Don't miss this enchanting adaptation, where stories come alive and where even the wildest of guests might just find a place to belong.
Ages: 4+
Duration: 70 minutes
Theater Premiere: Calderwood Pavilion, Boston January 2025
Production Team
Playwright | Eli Bijaoui
Director | Ran Bechor
Music | Yoni Rechter
Set Design | Cameron Anderson
Puppet Design & Build | Jim Henson's Creature Shop
Movement Puppet Director | Kate Brehm
Costume Design | Ula Shebchuv
Props | Anna Vidergar
Music Arranger | Roy Friedman
Musical Director | Yuval Gur
Based on the English Translation | M.Rodgers and A.Berris
Lyric Translation | Vivian Eden
Lyric Translation ‘Oh Library’ | Ido Keren
Producer | Wanda Strukus
Strategy Advisors | BroadBand Collaborative
Pianist | Tomer Sne, Matan Yosef
Additional Music | Roy Friedman, Yuval Gur, Tomer Sne
Production Team
Calderwood Pavilion,Wimberly Theater
Opening January, 2025
Based on Michelle Knudsen children's book, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Playwright | Eli Bijaoui
Director | Ran Bechor
Songs composed | Yoni Rechter
Music | Yoni Rechter & Roy Friedman
Set Design | Cameron Anderson
Puppet Design & Build | Jim Henson Creature Shop
Puppet & Movement Director | Kate Brehm
Lighting Design | Christopher Ostrom
Costume Design | Ula Shebchuv
Musical Arrangement | Roy Friedman
Musical Director | Alon Yavnai
Props | Emma Whiteside
Scenery Build | Infinity Productions LLC
Sound Designer | Alexander Gage Baker
Based on the English Translation | M.Rodgers & A.Berris
Lyric Translation | Vivian Eden, Lyric Translation ‘Oh Library’ | Ido Keren
Producer | Jennie M. Jadow
Production Stage Manager | Lisette van den Boogaard
Additional Music & Rehearsal Stage Manager | Tomer Sne
Production Manager | Claire Morse
Technical Director | Jason Ries
Production Electrician | Lawrence A. Ware
Strategy Advisors | BroadBand Collaborative, Marketing | Ameba Marketing
Public Relations | CBH Communications, Development Strategy | Tali Cherizli
Set Design Assistant | Michelle Lilly, Saskia Martínez
ASM & Wardrobe | Natasha Newcomb
ASM | Jack Douglas Riter
Graphic Designer | Shine Horovits, Olga Getmansky
Production Team
Boston Public Library
Opening September, 2024
Inspired by work at the Boston Public Library, this production was made possible by the talent and dedication of the original team. We thank them sincerely.
Based on Michelle Knudsen children's book, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Playwright | Eli Bijaoui
Director | Ran Bechor
Music | Yoni Rechter
Set Design | Cameron Anderson
Puppet Design & Build | Jim Henson Creature Shop
Puppet & Movement Director | Kate Brehm
Lighting Design | Dan Jentzen
Costume Design | Ula Shebchuv
Musical Arrangement | Roy Friedman
Props | Anna Vidergar, Ofri Levinson
Musical Director | Yuval Gur
Based on the English Translation | M.Rodgers & A.Berris
Lyric Translation | Vivian Eden, Lyric Translation ‘Oh Library’ | Ido Keren
Scenery Build | J. Pizzuti
Additional Music | Roy Friedman, Yuval Gur, Tomer Sne
Piano | Matan Yosef, Woodwind | Joe LaRocca, Cello | Thiago Wolf
Producer | Wanda Strukus
Production Manager | Patsy Collins Bandes
Production Stage Manager | Lisette van den Boogaard
Rehearsal Stage Manager | Tomer Sne
Strategy Advisors | BroadBand Collaborative, Marketing | Ameba Marketing
Public Relations | CBH Communications, Social Media | Channing Rion
Development Strategy | Tali Cherizli, Production support | Jazzmine Bonner
Run Crew | Erin Field, Natasha Newcomb, Jack Douglas Riter