The Man in the Ceiling: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

The Man in the Ceiling tells the story of Jimmy Jibbett, a twelve-year-old boy with a vivid imagination and a passion for drawing cartoons. Despite facing skepticism from those around him, including his family and classmates, Jimmy dreams of becoming a successful cartoonist. As Jimmy navigates the ups and downs of adolescence, The Man in the Ceiling explores themes of creativity, family dynamics, imagination, and the pursuit of one’s dreams.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2017)

Cast: Small6 RolesChild RoleTeen Roles

Genre: Drama

Setting: USA (New York)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

Book: Jules Feiffer

Based On: The Man in the Ceiling➝ by Jules Feiffer


Cast Albums

World Premiere Recording (2019)➝


Licensing

The Man in the Ceiling is available to license through Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Europe/UK Licensing

USA/International

Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Book, DramaticFamily


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