The Bremen Town Musicians

  • July 12, 2013

“This is as good as children’s theater gets.”

− BroadwayWorld.com

“Robertson’s score is upbeat and sunny, and his lyrics are deliciously clever.”

− BroadwayWorld.com

“The entire ten person cast is outstanding, and their vocals on the full cast numbers are flawless.”

− BroadwayWorld.com

Book, lyrics, and music by Allen Robertson

 Austin Theatre Artist, Allen Robertson, brings The Bremen Town Musicians to life. Based on “The Musicians of Bremen Town,” written by the Brothers Grimm around 1910, four animals deemed too old to be useful by their owners flee their grisly fates in hopes of becoming Bremen town musicians. With a country, bluegrass, and gospel score, the familiar tale is set in 1930s America as the Donkey, Cat, Dog, and Rooster take a road trip in search of their musical careers.

Fittingly, the music of the play truly is uplifting. The songs’ lyrics are penned with grace and humor. “Free,” the animals’ anthem, and the spiritual “I’ll Be There” gave me goose bumps, an uncommon reaction in a children’s play.
-The Austin Chronicle

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