Lyle the Crocodile at Imagination Stage

by Micaela

Imagination Stage is known in the DC Metro for its well-performed, engaging, professional children's productions, and the newest musical show Lyle the Crocodile is sure to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family!  Based on the children's book Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber, the story tells the tale of the Primm family who finds a crocodile in the bathtub in their New York City apartment. This extraordinary crocodile, Lyle, charms the family with his quirky ways, but the mean neighbor, Mr. Grumps, is not charmed at all.  He simply dislikes Lyle because Lyle is different. After a parade, a trip to the department store, and a stint in the zoo, Lyle saves the day and earns his place as a beloved friend and neighbor. 

Artistic director Kathryn Chase Bryer states, "I am pleased to revisit Lyle the Crocodile with this new musical version of the story. When we produced the nonmusical version of this script in 2009, we were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the show from our patrons; we knew that we loved Lyle, but we had no idea how much Lyle meant to the children of today. After all, the first Lyle book was published in 1964."

Michael John Casey as Mr. Grumps with Loretta (as herself) in the musical LYLE THE CROCODILE at Imagination Stage, Nov 20 - Jan 10 (Photo Credit: Jeremy Rusnock)

Kurt Boehm as Lyle and David Landstrom as Joshua in the musical LYLE THE CROCODILE at Imagination Stage, Nov 20 - Jan 10 (Photo Credit: Erin Gifford)

Best for ages 4-12, Lyle the Crocodile runs in Imagination Stage’s Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre November 20, 2013 through January 10, 2014. Tickets start at $12, and may be purchased online at www.imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or via phone at 301-280-1660. Group rates are available.


SHOW SCHEDULE
*  Public performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
*  Tuesday-Friday field trip performances
 
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
*  $10 Preview tickets (applies to most seats) November 23 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
*  ASL interpreted performance: December 8 at 4:00 p.m.
*  Sensory-friendly performance: December 15 at 11:00 a.m.
*  Friday night performance and pajama party: December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION
4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Parking:  Metered parking in the adjacent public parking garage; parking is FREE on weekends
Metro:  Red Line / Bethesda Station
 

 
ABOUT IMAGINATION STAGE
Founded in 1979, Imagination Stage is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to produce theatre and arts education programs which nurture, challenge, and empower young people of all abilities. It offers year-round professional theatre for young audiences and classes in creative drama/acting, musical theatre, dance, and filmmaking for ages 1-18.






We were provided free press tickets for our family for this production. No other compensation was received.  All other opinions are our own.