In the library, there are books. There are also rules: no shouting, no running, no eating or drinking. These rules are not so hard for people to follow. But what happens when one day a lion comes to the library? He doesn’t roar or rampage; in fact, he peacefully joins story hour. The children are delighted, but others are not so sure about this visitor. Can he learn to behave properly in the library? Maybe…but when disaster strikes, the lion comes to the rescue the only way he knows how. Is it ever okay to break the rules? Prepare for a theatrical experience that will roar its way into your heart. Don’t miss this enchanting adaptation, where stories come alive and where even the wildest of guests might just find a place to belong.

Based on the New York Times bestselling book, written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Musical play by Eli Bijaoui
Director Ran Bechor
Music by Yoni Rechter
Lion Puppet by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

This event is a part of The Festival of New Jewish Plays running Thursday, August 15 through Saturday, August 17.

Produced by Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather

The transformative power of the performing arts is able to illuminate, instill hope and nurture empathy. Teaming up with the esteemed Jewish Plays Project (JPP) and plays2gather (p2g), we present an immersive three-day experience celebrating the depth and diversity of Jewish theatre from near and far

Production

based on the New York Times bestselling book, written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
musical play by Eli Bijaoui
director Ran Bechor
music by Yoni Rechter
lion puppet by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Premiere September 17, 2024, Boston Public Library, Main Branch