Sept 19 - Oct 11, 2026
McColl Family Theatre | For all Ages

Overview
  • A Tony nominee for Best Musical, Score, and Book
  • Follow the adventures of happy Frog and cranky Toad through four seasons
  • Enjoy a colorful production with a jazzy, upbeat score
  • An adventure spanning all four seasons - planting gardens, swimming, raking leaves, and sledding!
  • This "one-year" journey flies by in One-Act, approx. 70 min.
About the Show
See how much fun a whole year can bring!
Follow the adventures of two amphibious friends with decidedly different personalities in this magical musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books. A Tony nominee for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, this colorful production  is sure to warm even the coldest heart. Frog is happy-go-lucky and Toad is a cranky pants, but the pair get along famously as they go through four eventful seasons together in the woods. Along the way, they learn the true secret to happiness isn't the weather or the activity, but the person you share it with. With a jazzy, upbeat score and a crew of eccentric forest friends, you'll leave the show with your heart full and a reminder that what makes any season special is the company you keep. 
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A Year with Frog and Toad
Music by ROBERT REALE | Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE | Based on the books by ARNOLD LOBEL | Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman | World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota | Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Special Activities

Super Saturdays - Sat, Sept 26 & Sat, Oct 10
Join us for Themed Storytimes and other families activities tied to the show. All activities are FREE (tickets required for the show). More info coming soon!
Backstage Tour - Sat, Oct 10
Want a behind-the-scenes peek at the magic before the show? Add the Backstage Tour add-on experience to your order when purchasing tickets for the show on Sat, Oct 10, at 3 PM. Approx. 30 minutes before showtime, you'll be escorted behind-the-scenes to see our Scene Shop, where inventive and engaging set designs come to life; our Costume Shop, home of all sorts of sartorial magic; plus you'll learn how we create unique props for the show, and what the Green Room is. NOTE: Exact tour route subject to change, tickets are limited and subject to availability.

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