The idea for the musical version of the book came about when the campbells norman and elaine visited don harron and he gave them the book anne of green gables suggesting that it would make a musical.
Anne of green gables the musical.
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The musical is a musical based on the 1908 novel anne of green gables by lucy maud montgomery the book is by don harron the music is by norman campbell and the lyrics by don harron norman campbell elaine campbell and mavor moore the musical has been performed annually ever since 1965 making it canada s longest running musical.
The montgomery story was originally adapted for television by don harron book and lyrics norman campbell music and phil nimmons orchestration.
Anne of green gables.
Anne of green gables the musical is a humorous touching and truly athletic musical that will inspire your imagination tickle your funny bone and mesmerize you with both graceful and exhilarating singing and dancing.
Anne of green gables the musical musical play the mainstay of the charlottetown festival.
Anne of green gables the musical started life as a tv musical adaptation originally premiering on cbc folio in 1956 anne of green gables the musical premiered on the mainstage at charlottetown festival becoming a perennial favorite for all those who visit canada s prince edward island the production undergoing significant changes in 2011 has run every year since its stage.