Library Lion
Based on one of the 100 Best Children's Books of All Times, by Time Magazine
LIBRARY LION written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Adapted into a massive successful musical play by the renowned playwright Eli Bijaoui.
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.
LIBRARY LION. Text copyright © 2006 by Michelle Knudsen. Illustrations copyright © 2006 by Kevin Hawkes. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA. Adapted into a massive successful play with songs by Eli Bijaoui.
Production Team | Calderwood Pavilion, Boston, Jan 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
Premier | Boston Public Library, Sep 2024
Playwright | Eli Bijaoui
Director | Ran Bechor
Music | Yoni Rechter
Set Design | Cameron Anderson
Puppet Design & Build | Jim Henson Company
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
Photos: Nile Scott Studios
Photos: Nile Scott Studios