Show Guide: Arthur & Friends Make a Musical

It’s almost time for our next production, Arthur & Friends Make a Musical, where we’ll bring to life the famous characters you’ve seen on the page and screen – Arthur, D.W., Mr. Ratburn, and more!

The Rose has put together some special information to help you and your family to get ready for the upcoming performance. Before you go to the show, you might want to take a few moments to review this “Know Before You Go” Guide so everyone will know what to expect from the performance!

This show features characters from the popular animated show, Arthur & Friends. Several actors will portray multiple characters throughout the production.
As the show delves into the characters’ imaginations, this show will utilize a variety of fun and exciting theatrical techniques, including haze and moments of flashing lights to simulate camera flashes.
Actors in this show will enter the auditorium near the audience, particularly near the front row of seats.
During one imaginative scene, there will be an onstage depiction of extraterrestrial aliens that might be mildly frightening for younger audience members. You may want to remind those with you that the action on stage is pretend.
As Arthur works through
his challenges with stage fright, this show will depict some examples of anxiety about public speaking. You may want to have a conversation with your young people about personal fears, how to support those with anxiety and how to use coping mechanisms when facing difficult circumstances.
This show includes examples of mild teasing. It may be helpful to talk with the young people you bring about treating people with kindness.

A few of the characters you will meet during this production:

Arthur – An eight-year-old aardvark who is generally unsure of himself. He is trying to find his way and his voice.
DW – Arthur’s little sister who is pretty sure the whole show is about her.
Buster – Arthur’s best friend. He is a white rabbit who loves to eat, is obsessed with aliens, loves telling jokes, and is an amateur detective. He is a good friend and a big dreamer.
The Brain – A highly academic bear who is well-educated in many subjects, especially science and math. He is a reassuring presence.
Muffy – A true fashionista and a calm guide.
Francine – a world changer and disrupter, Francine enjoys playing sports, horseback riding, playing the drums and singing.
Mr. Ratburn – Arthur’s third- and fourth-grade teacher, who they learn is a rockstar turned heartfelt teacher — and maybe not who he seems.

Arthur began as a series of children’s books by Marc Brown, who wrote the first Arthur story in 1976 — almost 50 years ago.
Arthur began as a TV series on PBS in 1996 and had 25 seasons! It was the longest-running animated show for young people ever!
Arthur and Friends Make a Musical was first developed and had its world premiere at First Stage in Milwaukee, WI in 2022.
Playwright John Maclay also wrote Goosebumps: The Phantom of the Auditorium, which was on The Rose Mainstage in 2018.
Composer and Lyricist Brett Ryback is a professor of Musical Theater at the University of Southern California, and also wrote the music for Nate the Great: The Musical.

Parking is available for $2 in the garage at 19th & Harney, courtesy of the Omaha Douglas Public Building Commission (1910 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68102).

CHANGES TO OMAHA PARKING METERS! Changes are happening for Park Omaha street metered parking. Please check the Park Omaha website for the latest information. Currently, parking meters surrounding the theater are active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with free parking available on Sundays and holidays.

A variety of parking lots are available around the theater, as well, ranging in cost from $2-$5.

Join Our Post-Performance Q&A Session!
A few minutes after the performance, our actors will conduct a Question & Answer session from the stage. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the scenery, costumes,
special effects, and other aspects of the production. The actors may even have a question or two for you about the story.

Meet the Cast & Get an Autograph!
Some performers will be available after the show to say hello, pose in pictures, and sign their autographs for you. You can meet them on the mezzanine level right outside the entrance to our balcony level seats.

Take Home a Souvenir!
The Rose Guild presents a souvenir stand before and after each performance offering a variety of fun and inexpensive show-related mementos. The proceeds help to support the great education programs at The Rose Theater!

Get your 2023-24 Rose Membership!
2023-24 Rose memberships are available now! Purchase a Rose membership today to reserve your spot for the upcoming shows in the 2023-2024 season, including Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,
Night at the Farm, Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, Red Riding Hood and Charlotte’s Web. PLUS…members get discounted tickets to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!Grab a Theater Class
Brochure!
If you like what you saw on the stage and think you’d like to be a part of it, try taking a theater class here at The Rose Theater. We offer a wide range of arts classes for every interest and experience level.

Please visit our website to read director’s notes and view production photos.

Box Office Assistance
The Rose Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to
4:30 pm at (402) 345-4849. Information and ticketing is also available online at www.rosetheater.org.

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