List of Musical Stories
The Musicians of Bremen
A new musical re-telling of the German folktale about three aging animals who decide to become musicians and friends.
The Scarecrow
A musical adaptation of Washington Irving's satirical short story about a poor widow who brings a scarecrow to life in order to fool the pompous, local mayor and his daughter.
Purrlie's Mission to the Milky Way
An original musical about a cat, Purrlie, who wants to see if the Milky Way is really made from milk. With the help of her friends, she builds a rocket ship and travels through our solar system visiting the planets and asteroids on her way.
Bayou Bug Tales
A musical re-telling of Aesop's famous fable of The Ant and The Grasshopper set in the Louisiana bayou. Other friends in the bayou, a caterpillar named Clarissa and a frog named Bertram also must deal with the changing seasons and changes in themselves..
Arcani and the Tree of Dreams
Based on a Bolivian folktale, this new musical follows the story of a poor village boy who learns about useful, medicinal plants from a traveling shaman. He gains skills to help the people in his village, but is underestimated by the haughty mayor.
The Nightingale
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's story about a sad and reclusive Emperor who learns that friendship and beauty are not always based on how someone looks on the outside.
MORE FUN MUSICAL STORIES
The Dancing Princess
For ages 6 and up
1:04 minutes
"The Dancing Princess" is loosely based on a Ukrainian folktale and Hans Christian Anderson's story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses. It's the story of a princess who keeps wearing out her shoes by secretly dancing every night. Her father who is unwilling to ask her why her shoes keep wearing out, announces a contest. He invites any willing young
"Treasure Island"
For ages 7 and up:
54 minutes
Our Winking Kat Tales adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale, Treasure Island, is full of music, pirates, and fun. Follow the adventure of a lifetime as young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map in the travel chest that belonged to Captain Billy Bones. With the help of his friend, Dr. Livesey, the boy sets sail for the Caribbean o
"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse"
For ages 5 and up
44 minutes
"The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse" is a musical adaptation of the familiar Aesop fable about two mouse cousins. One cousin lives in the country where life is simple and quiet. The other cousin lives in the city where everything is loud and life moves quickly. Each cousin spends some time with the other and is overwhelmed by th
A Trio of Episodes Featuring Aesop's Familiar Fables
Aesop's Fables: 1
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Aesop's Fables: 1
This episode features the familiar fable of The Lion and The Mouse
about a lion who gets caught in a trap and the clever mouse who helps him.
Aesop's Fables: 2
Aesop's Fables: 1
Aesop's Fables: 1
The fable of The Sun, The North Wind, and the Man plus a fable about three Crows and a Pitcher of Water
Aesop's Fables: 3
Aesop's Fables: 1
Aesop's Fables: 3
This episode features the fable of The Boy Who Cried Wolf and the fable of The Dog and His Reflection about a dog who becomes jealous of his own reflection and loses his bone.
FAMILIAR FAVORITES
"Puss 'n Boots"
For ages 6 and up
44 Minutes
Winking Kat Tales is proud to offer this fun new musical adaptation of Charles Perrault's classic tale of "Puss 'n Boots". The ever resourceful and clever Puss uses her wits to help her new master, Philippe, gain fame and fortune. But to seal the deal, Puss has to outwit a nasty, shape-shifting ogre.
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"Cinderella"
For ages 6 and up
51 minutes
For our adaptation of this classic tale, Winking Kat decided to go back to the original French story by Charles Perrault. In this story, a kind and pleasant girl named Ella is mistreated by her mean stepmother and stepsisters. They call her Cinderella. When an opportunity presents itself to go to the ball, Ella tries to go but is stopped by her stepmother.
"The Tortoise and The Hare"
For ages 3 and up
28 minutes
This classic fable teaches us all a lesson about perseverance and determination. With help from her friend, the Hedgehog, Tortoise practices and prepares for the race. Hare believes he can't lose so he doesn't take the race seriously. The day of the race arrives and all Tortoise's hard work pays off.
JOURNEY AND ADVENTURE TALES
"Hercules and the Golden Apple"
For ages 7 and up
Part one 28 minutes
Part two 24 minutes
Based on one of the tales of Hercules' labors, Winking Kat has adapted this Greek myth into a silly, musical adventure. It even has a Greek chorus to help tell the tale. Lots of creatures and characters from ancient Greek mythology make an appearance - Zeus, Hera, Athena, the Sphinx, Atlas, Poseidon, and severa
"The Day Zero Left Dodge"
For ages 7 and up
31 minutes
"The Day Zero Left Dodge" is a fun and silly mathematical Western. It's set in the small western town of Dodge City where all the citizens are numbers. When Eight's nasty gang of outlaws take some of Seven's sheep, the rest of the numbers have to put together a posse to get them back. Zero is hurt when One tells her it doesn't really matter if
"Balfour and the Magic Hat"
For ages 4 and up
35 minutes
In this original story, Balfour is a curious boy who lives with his grandmother. Although happy where he is, Balfour longs to see more of the world. He convinces his grandmother to let him go on an adventure. To help protect him, Balfour's grandmother gives him a hat she makes that can change it's shape depending on his needs. Balfour sails
AN ORIGINAL, NON-MUSICAL TALE
An original story from the London Underground
"The Underground Mouse"
For ages 5 and up
10 minutes
A sweet story about a mouse, a little girl and the London subway.