Casting Complete for Theatreworks USA's Max & Ruby

The cast and creative team are set for Theatreworks USA's forthcoming off-Broadway premiere of Max & Ruby, a new family musical based on the series of stories by Rosemary Wells and the popular TV program on Nick Jr. and Noggin. Directed by Randy White A Year with Frog and Toad, the show will begin a limited engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on December 7 and open on December 9, playing through January 13, 2008.

Max & Ruby, which features music and lyrics by Carol Hall and a book by Glen Berger and stars Lee Markham as Max, Kelly Felthous Seussical as Ruby, Jonathan Monk The History Boys at St. Louis Rep as Gracie/Alien Green Gorilla, Amelia Morgan-Rothschild Seussical as Valerie/Sally-Swims-A-Lot, Karla Mosely TV's Hi-5 as Louise/Eel and Nancy Slusser Menopause the Musical as Grandma/Lobster Balladeer.

In Max & Ruby, seven-year-old Ruby and her mischievous little brother Max want to put on a play for Grandma but, as is typical with Max, many comedic hurdles arise along the way. Ruby finally calls on her Bunny Scout friends to help them try to finish the play on time. With songs including "Things in Twosies," "Cowboy!," "Blue Tarantula" and "Bunny Scout Anthem," Max & Ruby is recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Grammy nominee Hall has written songs for Sesame Street and was a major contributor to Marlo Thomas' landmark children's classic, Free To Be You and Me. Hall's theatrical credits as a composer include The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, A...My Name Is Alice and Sweet Main Street.

A six-time Emmy nominee for his work on the PBS children's series Arthur and Postcards from Buster, Berger is the head writer for the PBS series Fetch. His recent playwriting credits include The Wooden Breeks and Underneath the Lintel. He is the book writer for the upcoming musical Spider-Man.

Max & Ruby features choreography by Tracy Bersley, scenic design by Louisa Thompson, costume design by Junghyun Georgia Lee, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Eric Shim, orchestrations by Dave Hab and musical direction by Jana Zielonka.