The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Inspired by the hilarious story by award-winning children’s book author Oliver Jeffers.

Book by Madhuri Shekar
Music by Christian Magby
Lyrics by Christian Albright 
Directed by Jamil Jude
Inspired by the book The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers

Henry loves books.  But he hates reading them. Because books are so full of... words! Annoying, complicated, indecipherable words! Then one day he discovers the most amazing alternative to reading - eating the books whole. By chowing down, chomping, and literally digesting the contents of whole libraries, Henry gets smarter, and smarter and smarter... until his tummy doesn't feel so good. A story about literally biting off more than you can chew, this new musical celebrates the joy of reading and the insatiable appetite for knowledge.  Inspired by award-winning children's book author Oliver Jeffers' hilarious book, The Incredible Book Eating Boy  promises to leave you full!

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All performances will be held at Stillwell Theater at Kennesaw State University.

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A family musical inspired by the hilarious children’s book by Oliver Jeffers.

Jul 1 – Jul 23, 2023

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Inspired by the hilarious story by award-winning children’s book author Oliver Jeffers.

Book by Madhuri Shekar
Music by Christian Magby
Lyrics by Christian Albright 
Directed by Jamil Jude
Inspired by the book The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers

Henry loves books.  But he hates reading them. Because books are so full of… words! Annoying, complicated, indecipherable words! Then one day he discovers the most amazing alternative to reading – eating the books whole. By chowing down, chomping, and literally digesting the contents of whole libraries, Henry gets smarter, and smarter and smarter… until his tummy doesn’t feel so good. A story about literally biting off more than you can chew, this new musical celebrates the joy of reading and the insatiable appetite for knowledge.  Inspired by award-winning children’s book author Oliver Jeffers’ hilarious book, The Incredible Book Eating Boy  promises to leave you full!

Questions about this performance? Take a look at the FAQ!