Casting has been revealed for the invitation-only industry presentation of Pringle & Finn, The Musical!, which will be held August 31 in New York City. The new musical for young audiences, based on the beloved children’s books by Paul Castle, features a book by Jacob ben Widmar and music and lyrics by Matthew Nassida and James Powers.
The 50-minute musical follows two penguins, Pringle and Finn, who join their overbooked wedding planner friend Foxy on a cake delivery adventure, encountering eccentric animal couples and larger-than-life celebrations before the journey culminates in a wedding of their own.
The cast will include Grey Henson (Shucked, Elf) as Pringle, Josh Daniel (The Book of Mormon, Little Shop of Horrors) as Finn, and Tari Kelly (Just in Time, Groundhog Day, The Boy from Oz) as Foxy. They will be joined by Aaron J. Albano (Hamilton, Aladdin, Newsies), Tia Altinay (Chicago, Aladdin), Kilty Reidy (The Drowsy Chaperone, In My Life), Jayke Workman (Chicago), and more.
Development of Pringle & Finn, The Musical! has been supported by a Faculty Research Fellowship from Oakland University, where creator Jacob ben Widmar serves as a professor of theatre. The August 31st presentation represents the culmination of the project’s initial development.