The Man in the Ceiling
By Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa; Book by Jules Feiffer
The Man in the Ceiling is a musical that needs 6 performers (2 women, 4 men). Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
- Type
- musical
- Cast size
- 6 performers
- Roles
- 2 women, 4 men
- Cast notes
- 1W, 2M, 2 Boys, 1 Girl
- Running time
- About 120 minutes
- Dance
- Moderate dance
- Vocals
- Individual vocal ranges specified per role
- Genre
- comedy
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
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Synopsis
12 year-old Jimmy Jibbett would rather be a successful cartoonist than be in 7th grade. His father disapproves. His mother is busy. His uncle tries to understand but is too wrapped up trying to write a love song for his next flop musical. Where can Jimmy turn for inspiration and hope? Maybe THE MAN IN THE CEILING can lead him to his true destiny…If only Jimmy would look up! A collaboration between Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning cartoonist and celebrated author, and Tony-nominated comp
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