The Wind in the Willows
Music by William Perry; lyrics by Roger McGough and William Perry : based on the novel by Kenneth Grahame adapted by Jane Iredale
Synopsis
The unforgettable characters from Grahame's classic novel spring to life in this new Broadway musical adaptation. Mole, a curious girl who leaves her underground life for one of adventure meets Water Rat who agrees to show her the world. The world includes the eccentric Mr. Toad, whose enthusiasm for life (and motor cars) spells trouble for everyone. In a fight with the Weasels to recapture Toad's home, the old boxing champion, Mr. Badger, leads out heroes to victory. More than a show about animals, Wind In the Willows is about the surpassing value of friendship.
Cast:
4 men, 3 women, numerous featured roles, chorus.
Badger
Rat
Mole
Toad
Mother Rabbit
Father Rabbit
Henry Rabbit
Scott RabbitJill Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
Chief Stoat
Chief Weasel
A Frenchman
Police Sergeant
Policemen
English Bobbies (2)Clerk of the Court
Judge
Prosecutor
Jailer's Daughter
Jailer
Squirrels, Weasels, Stoats, Rabbits, Members of the Court
Musical Numbers
- Prologue - The Company
- The World Is Waiting For Me - Mole
- Messing About In Boats - Rat and Mole
- That's What Friends Are For - Toad, Rat and Mole
- Many Years Ago - Badger and Rabbits
- Evil Weasel - Chief Weasel, Chief Stoat, Weasels and Stoats
- Gasoline Can-Can - Toad and the Ensemble
- He'll Love It In Jail - Toad, Sergeant and Bobbies
- The Day You Came Into My Life - Mole
- Follow Your Instinct - Mole and Rabbits
- Joy Shall Be Yours In The Morning - Badger, Mole and Rabbits
- Something Comes Over Me - Toad and the Court
- I'd Be Attracted - Mole and Rat
- We're Moving Up In The World - Chief Waesel, Chief Stoat, Weasels and Stoats
- Brief Encounter - Toad and Jailer's Daughter
- Where Am I Now? - Toad
- Wind In The Willows - Rat, Mole and the Chorus
- That's What Friends Are For (Reprise) - Badger, Rat and Rabbits
- The Fight - The Company
- Come What May - The Company
Instrumentation:
- Reed I - flute, clarinet, alto sax
- Reed II - oboe, cor anglais
- Trombone, percussion, harp
- Keyboard I - piano, synthesiser
- Keyboard II - Synthesiser
- Bass
The Wind In The Willows - The Original Movie (Digitally Restored Edition - 2013) [DVD]
The Wind in the Willows (Wordsworth Classics)
The Wind in the Willows - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham