Recommended Grades
Grades K – 3
Price
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Musical theater; clever and uplifting
Running Time
70 minutes with no intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
When Ms. Greer's second-grade class gets marooned on an island, who will save the day? Three out-of-the-box thinkers, of course—Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers! Based on the bestselling STEM-centric book series, this original musical sees everyone's favorite kid engineer, scientist and architect team up to tackle big problems with ingenuity, cooperation and a measure of encouragement from the adults in their lives. Let's test! Let's build! Let's go!
"Brought to dazzling life on stage in all its singing grandeur"
Things to Know
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Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck has a powerhouse creative team! Lauren Gunderson is one of the most produced living playwrights in the United States, Kait Kerrigan recently made her Broadway debut writing the book for the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby and Bree Lowdermilk won the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre for her show Red.
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You may know Rosie Revere, Ada Twist and Iggy Peck from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Questioneers book series! These acclaimed picture books have received awards from organizations including the Junior Library Guild, American Library Associate and Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame.
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Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground Productions, produced a TV adaptation of one book in The Questioneers series, Ada Twist, Scientist, for Netflix, which won an Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Preschool Animated Series!
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About the Artists
TheatreWorksUSA has produced over 140 shows, enjoyed by families all over the United States. Founded in 1961, this critically acclaimed company strives to create exceptional, transformative theatrical experiences that are universally accessible. A winner of a Helen Hayes Award, Drama Desk Award and Lucille Lortel Award, TheatreWorksUSA inspires and empowers children with stories that encourage a positive, inclusive worldview.
Creative Team
Based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts
Producing Artistic Director
Barbara Pasternack
Managing Director
Tegan Meyer
Book
Lauren Gunderson
Lyrics
Kait Kerrigan
Music
Bree Lowdermilk
Orchestrations
Lloyd Kikoler
Original Direction
Peter Flynn
Original Choreography
Marcos Santana
Set Designer
Anne Mundell
Costume Designer
Jen Caprio
Prepare for Your Field Trip
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances. Education Partners can engage with FREE show-inspired, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans and creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
