When Joshua and the Primm family move to East 88th Street in New York City, they find a surprise guest in their new home’s bathtub - one friendly crocodile named Lyle.
He’s different, and he’s a crocodile, but the neighbors in the building begin to love him. Well, except for Mr. Grumps who would rather Lyle be at the zoo for the safety of his kitty, Loretta. But when Lyle the Crocodile saves the day, even Mr. Grumps must look past his fear of those who are different and begin to appreciate Lyle for just what he is - one friendly, tap-dancing crocodile.
Based on the Lyle, Lyle the Crocodile and The House on East 88th Street books by Bernard Waber, this delightful story was adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling. This Theatre For Young Audiences production is a musical recommended for grades K-5 and teaches about examining our assumptions and embracing what makes each of us unique.
Tickets for each performance of Lyle the Crocodile includes admittance to our Peak Into the Production program - a look into the magic of theatre! A collaboration between the Education and Production teams, this 15-20 minute program, led by actors from the show, gives young audiences a deeper understanding of how costumes, set design, props, lighting, and sound come together to bring a story to life on stage.
Interested in bringing your class or group to see this play? To reserve your spot in Lyle the Crocodile's Field Trip Request Queue for Spring of 2025, please fill out the form at the link below.
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES REQUEST FORM
Single tickets for this production (individual tickets for families) are available for any performance. Join us for select weekend performances!
