'Max and Ruby,' a children's musical, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Theatreworks USA presents Max and Ruby, a children's musical, with score and lyrics by Carol Hall, book by Glen Berger, and based on the series of stories by Rosemary Wells, opening at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on 9 Dec 2007, following previews from 7 Dec and running through to 13 Jan 2008.

Max and Ruby: Seven-year-old Ruby and her mischievous little brother Max want to put on a play for Grandma. But, as is typical with Max, many comedic hurdles arise along the way, �til Ruby finally calls on her Bunny Scout friends to help them try to finish the play on time!

With songs including �Things in Twosies,� �Cowboy!,� �Blue Tarantula� and �Bunny Scout Anthem,� Max and Ruby is recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Directed by Randy White and choreographed by Tracy Bersley, Max and Ruby features Lee Markham as Max, Kelly Felthous as Ruby, Jonathan Monk as Gracie/Alien Green Gorilla, Amelia Morgan-Rothschild as Valerie/Sally-Swims-A-Lot, Karla Mosely as Louise/Eel) and Nancy Slusser as Grandma/Lobster Balladeer.

The creative team comprises Louisa Thompson (sets), Junghyun Georgia Lee (costumes), Tyler Micoleau (lighting) and Eric Shim (sound).