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The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films (and developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres), features a book by Bridget Carpenter - the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" - and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then.
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When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Book by Bridget Carpenter
Music by Tom KittLyrics by Brian Yorkey

Based on the novel 
Freaky Friday by MARY RODGERS and the Disney films
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin & Tom Kitt
Vocal Arrangements by Carmel Dean & Tom Kitt
Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music by Tom Kitt

Cast

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Sarah Durham
Katherine Blake
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Clare Bohan
Ellie Blake
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Ezekiel Rayle
Adam
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TBA
Mike
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Clarence Bucaro
Fletcher
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Julia Dulaney
Torrey
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Libby Herberth
Savannah
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Isabella Rodeman
Gretchen
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Ella Hammer
Hannah
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Caeden Bolling
Parker
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Mason Tyler
Wells
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Perrin Leasure
Savannah's Crony
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Eden Rodeman
Savannah's Crony
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Anna Foltz
Student
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Lori Rodeman
Grandma Helene
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Maliek Tyler
Student
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Spencer John Marfy
Grandpa Gordon
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Chelonta Phillips
Student
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Amaya Mayes
Ms. Meyers
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Gavin Kastner
Mr. Blumen, u/s Mike
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James Robert Newton
Mr. Ehrin

Creative Team

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Chris Simmons
Director
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TBA
Assistant Stage Manager
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Ryan J. Dulaney
Music Director
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Eugene Rogers
Sound Designer
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Sharon Jackson*
Stage Manager
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Jonathon Hunter
Lighting Designer
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Irene Mack-Shafer
Costume Designer
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Kendra Strickland
Costume Production Assistant & Wardrobe Supervisor
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Brandon Davies
Scenic Designer
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TBA
Intimacy Director
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Rachael Palermo
Choreographer

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Rubber City Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.​

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The University of Akron
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​Akron, OH 44325
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