Honk!: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Honk! is a retelling of the classic tale of “The Ugly Duckling”. The story follows Ugly, a yellow duckling who doesn’t quite fit in with his siblings. His journey of self-discovery takes him through various adventures as he encounters an array of characters. As he faces challenges and prejudice from the barnyard animals, Ugly discovers the true meaning of acceptance. Honk! conveys a message about embracing our differences and finding the beauty within.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1993)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: N/A
Creative Team
Music: George Stiles
Lyrics/Book: Anthony Drewe
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2000)
Cast Albums
Licensing
Honk! is available to license through Music Theatre International.
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Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Animals, British, Child Roles, Family, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Middle School, One-Word, Winter
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Last Reviewed: March 10, 2026
