
Anne of Green Gables | Book Musical, Rated PG | SMALL
Anne of Green Gables | Book Musical, Rated PG | SMALL
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About the Show
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES follows the misadventures of a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic, cherished by generations, comes to life in a new musical commissioned by the award-winning TheatreworksUSA.Synopsis
Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy! She wins over the Cuthberts, and all of Prince Edward Island, with her irrepressible spirit and imagination--and wins over audiences with the warm, poignant story about love, home and family.Casting Information
Star Vehicle - Female, Teenage Roles
4 Male, 7 Female
ANNE SHIRLEY A intelligent, imaginative, self-sufficient orphan whose bravery and kind-heart bring a fresh outlook and bright light to those around her.
A3 - E5
Mezzo-Soprano
COMPANY
DIANA BARRY Brought up in a more traditional home, Diana is captivated by Anne's appearance in Avonlea and becomes her best friend.
Bb3 - Eb5
Mezzo-Soprano
GILBERT BLYTHE A strong-willed and intelligent young man who dreams of becoming a doctor and rivals Anne for top marks in school. His heart is quickly captured by "Anne with an E."
Bb2 - G4
JOSIE PYE An Avonlea schoolgirl who antagonizes Anne Shirley and vies for Gilbert's attentions.
MARILLA CUTHBERT An older woman whose stern exterior gives way to a warm and loyal heart. Owns Green Gables with her brother Matthew.
A3 - D5
Alto
MARY JO
MATTHEW CUTHBERT The warm-hearted and affectionate brother of Marilla. Quiet, but quickly brought to life by Anne's constant devotion.
C3 - F4
Baritone
MR. PHILLIPS The schoolmaster.
Bb2 - F4
Baritenor
MRS. BARRY Diana's mother. Her fussy nature gives way to an open heart.
B3 - F4
Alto
POSTMASTER C3 - A4
Tenor
RACHEL LYNDE Marilla's friend and busybody neighbor. Warns the Cuthberts against taking in an orphan, but is eventually won over.
G3 - D5Production Material
16 X LIBRETTO/VOCAL BOOK
2 X PIANO CONDUCTOR'S SCORE