Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins, as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.​​

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ALEX THE LION

The main attraction at the Zoo and “The King Of New York” – a true showman

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MARTY THE ZEBRA

Dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the zoo, Alex’s best friend.

 

GLORIA THE HIPPO

Bold young lady with a maternal streak who shines.

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MELMAN THE GIRAFFE

Kind-hearted giraffe who is a hypochondriac and always just a little bit nervous.

 

SKIPPER THE PENGUIN

Captain of the group, gives orders with ease and command.

 

KOWALSKI THE PENGUIN

Skipper’s second-in-command.

 

RICO THE PENGUIN

Brute of the group of penguins – can karate chop anything in site!

 

PRIVATE THE PENGUIN

Primary job is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.

 

ZOOKEEPERS

Have a real passion and excitement for the animals.

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MASON THE CHIMP

Though highly intelligent, his species gets a bad reputation for being simple, which he takes personally.

 

KING JULIEN

King of the Lemurs, a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar.

 

MAURICE THE LEMUR

King Julien’s assistant who is not welcoming to the visitors.

 

MORT THE LEMUR

The littlest lemur who can barely speak.

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LEMUR GANG

Lynn, Lew, Lee and Lars: more silly lemurs

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OTHER ENSEMBLE PARTS INCLUDE

The Foosa (cat-like predators with an appetite for lemurs!), More Penguins, More Lemurs, Servers (of Alex’s steak), Camera Man, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officers, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man, Ship’s Captain Lionesses, New Yorkers, Zoo animals