Madagascar - A Musical Adventure

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure at Coterie Theatre

Alex has fans and regular meals, but none of that can explain why Marty’s tenth-birthday wish points beyond the zoo fence. Alex has built his entire identity around zoo stardom and predictable mealtimes, while Marty marks his tenth birthday with a wish that will upend everything his best friend values. When Marty bolts for the wild, Alex follows, dragging along Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo in a chase that lands them all on an island where nobody delivers dinner.

The Coterie presents this all-ages stage musical adapted from the DreamWorks film, running roughly sixty minutes with songs including Wild and Free and Best Friends. Book by Kevin Del Aguila pairs with music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan to bring the story to Kansas City audiences.

Meanwhile, the penguins execute their own escape plan aimed at Antarctica, injecting a second layer of scheming into the adventure. Their separate agenda adds comic momentum that doesn't depend on the main quartet, and once everyone reaches Madagascar, King Julien enters the mix wanting Alex's protection for reasons entirely his own.

Four mismatched friends, one determined dreamer and a collection of schemers with conflicting goals—Madagascar - A Musical Adventure turns a zoo breakout into a test of what friendship costs when safety and freedom pull in opposite directions. Grab tickets and meet them at the Coterie.