Synopsis
Honk! is a heartwarming musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, 'The Ugly Duckling.' The story follows Ugly, a duckling who looks different from his siblings and is ridiculed by the other animals on the farm. Feeling out of place, Ugly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering a variety of colorful characters along the way, including a sly cat with less-than-honorable intentions. As Ugly navigates the challenges of being different, he learns valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and finding one's true identity. Ultimately, Ugly transforms into a beautiful swan, realizing that being different is something to be celebrated, not hidden.
Characters
- Ugly (lead)
- Ida (lead)
- Drake (supporting)
- The Cat (lead)
- Greylag (supporting)
- Dot (supporting)
- Turkey (featured_ensemble)
- Maureen (supporting)
- Queenie (supporting)
- Lowbutt (supporting)
Musical Numbers
- A Poultry Tale
- The Joy of Motherhood
- Different
- Hold Your Head Up High
- Look at Him
- Different (Reprise)
- Play with Your Food
- Every Tear a Mother Cries
- The Wild Goose Chase
- Hold Your Head Up High (Reprise)