The Man in the Ceiling
Programme
From Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist comes a heartwarming show by Hong Kong's finest muscial talent
When dreams hit the ceiling, imagination breaks through.
Twelve-year-old Jimmy longs to be a cartoonist. But his father disapproves, his mother is stretched thin, and his uncle is lost in a failing musical of his own. With no one to turn to, Jimmy’s only hope lies above him where "The Man in the Ceiling" waits to inspire him to follow his true destiny.
Based on the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer, with music by Tony-nominated composer Andrew Lippa and Cantonese lyrics by Hong Kong’s foremost musical lyricist Chris Shum, this production brings together celebrated cast members from the long-running hit The Impossible Trial alongside an outstanding ensemble. Uplifting, imaginative and deeply human, The Man in the Ceiling is a musical about creativity, resilience and the courage to follow your dreams against all odds.
Book by:
Jules Feiffer
Music and Lyrics by:
Andrew Lippa
Artistic Director and Choreographer:
Mohamed Drissi
Book and Lyrics Translation:
Chris Shum
Director:
Big John Chan
Music Director:
Pong Law
Singing Coach:
Gladys Ho
Performers:
Yuen Ho-yeung
Hugo Tung
Melodee Mak
Christopher Ying
Sheena Chan
Hank Kwong
The Man in the Ceiling is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Presented by: Musical Dreams Theatrical
2 Aug (Sun) 3pm
Presented by: Musical Dreams Theatrical
Parent-child Musical Workshop
Bring your family into the world of musicals and The Man in the Ceiling! Young dreamers and their parents will sing, dance, and come alive with the characters of this awardwinning comic, sharing creativity, laughter and a musical adventure to remember.
19 Jul (Sun) 2:30-4:30pm
22 Jul (Wed) 2:30-4:30pm
Parent $180#
Quota: 15 Families
(1 parent or adult with 1 child)
#$120 for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients
Please wear socks and dress casually
Presented by: Musical Dreams Theatrical
Theatrical Interpretation
With theatrical interpretation for the 3pm performance on 2 August. Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences are welcome to attend. Please refer to Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong website for more details.
