Artwork and poster created by Bob Kolar
Frank and Bean: The Musical
Book and lyrics by A.J. Freeman
Music by Kristin Bair
Based on the series Frank and Bean written by Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Bob Kolar, and published by Candlewick Press
A hotdog and a baked bean meet each other in the forest.
Frank is on a solo writing retreat, looking for a quiet place to fill his secret notebook with poems. But then Bean rolls in and sets up camp right next to Frank - all HONKS and TOOTS and BANGS from his many instruments. Good gravy! Can they ever be friends? Can they make music together? Can a hotdog and a baked bean be the stars of a musical?
Back row: Bob Kolar, Frank Galgano, Kristin Bair, Jay Paranada, Jamie Michalak, James Zebooker. Kneeling: Emma Benson, A.J. Freeman
Frank and Bean: The Musical
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Summer for the City 2024
Commissioned by The New York Library for the Performing Arts
Produced in collaboration with Brainstorm Theatrics
FRANK: James Zebooker
BEAN: Jay Paranada
OWL: Emma Benson
FROG: A.J. Freeman
CAST
DIRECTOR: Frank Galgano
CHOREOGRAPHER: Emma Benson
COSTUME DESIGN: Sara Ritz
PROP DESIGN: Kaitlin Pokorny
MUSIC DIRECTION: Kristin Bair
CREATIVE
Artwork and poster created by Bob Kolar
Frank and Bean: The Musical
The Boston Children’s Hospital KidStage - The 2025 WBUR Festival
STARRING…
Keegan Sells as FRANK
Jack Romero as BEAN
Bridget Byrnes as OWL
Nicole Mulready as FROG
DIRECTOR: A.J. Freeman
CHOREOGRAPHER: Bridget Byrnes
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Kristin Bair
COSTUMES and CRICKET: Sara Ritz
PROPS: Libby Brewer
Watch THE JELLY DOUGHNUT HOLE SONG!!!!