alexander the no good terrible horrible book

With dynamic choreography by Ashleigh King, the cast dances around on the brightly colored stage, in adorable onesies (costumes by Jeanette Christensen) imagining a perfect world with no oatmeal, allergy shots, or sisters.Ĭhristian Montgomery as Alexander. The opening number, “If I Were in Charge of the World” (based on a poem written by Viorst in 2003), is sung by the ensemble. Under the musical direction of William Yanesh, the songs are fun and light, with a gorgeous score and layered harmonies. Large boxes are used and moved constantly by the actors, along with Alexander’s bed that rolls on and off. Scenic Designer April Joy Vester created a multi-colored, open set with many different levels, which reflects the show’s high-energy feel. Cara Gabriel directed a spectacular cast in the hour-long musical, with lyrics by Judith Viorst and music by Shelly Markham, that lets the audience laugh at life’s minor atrocities that can make a sour day feel worse.

Photo by Bruce Douglas.Īdventure Theatre opened their production of Alexander this weekend, and the show was awful…for Alexander, that is. And that’s all before breakfast! Linda Bard as Audrey and Christian Montgomery as Alexander in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. In the musical version of Judith Viorst’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, poor Alexander gets gum in his hair, trips and falls, and drops his sweater in the sink. Have you ever had a day where absolutely every little thing goes wrong? Well, Alexander has.

Alexander the no good terrible horrible book