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You’ve got a guy in the know for tickets to The Trumpet of the Swan—a production born from EB White’s beloved novel, described as a 'novel symphony for actors and orchestra.' This page offers a trusted snapshot: a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information. We’ll help you secure your seats and keep you informed on licensed productions and public performances around the world.

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Background: The Trumpet of the Swan brings together storytelling, acting, and orchestral music in a stage adaptation that premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in December 2008. The show features a large cast and a 35-piece orchestra, and has since been produced by theaters and concert venues under licensing through Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The project remains a favorite for family audiences and classical theater fans alike.

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The documented stage experience

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Discography highlights include the 2011 Studio Cast album released by PS Classics, which features a star-studded cast including Kathy Bates, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, John Lithgow, James Naughton, and Martin Short. This recording captures the musical scope of the production and is a great way to experience the show when live performances aren’t available. For producers and theaters, licensing rights are managed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, with original stage adaptation material available through their pages.

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Upcoming engagement to watch: Opera Australia’s live orchestral-with-narration concert experience at Regent Theatre, Melbourne, scheduled for November 20–22, 2026, with Orchestra Victoria. This performances exemplify how the work translates to concert settings while preserving storytelling and musical integrity.

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City notes: Melbourne’s Regent Theatre offers a grand, historic space for orchestral performances, and fans in the region can look forward to a family-friendly experience with strong vocal and instrumental storytelling. If you’re in the area, these performances are a reliable choice for a memorable night out in the arts scene of Australia.

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Quick Facts About The Trumpet of the Swan

  • Based on EB White's The Trumpet of the Swan; described as a 'novel symphony for actors and orchestra' (book by Marsha Norman, music by Jason Robert Brown).
  • Premiere: Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, December 2008, directed for stage adaptation with a large cast and 35-piece orchestra. The production was showcased as part of Kennedy Center programming and later highlighted by Playbill/BroadwayWorld articles.
  • Discography (performers): The Trumpet of the Swan has a 2011 Studio Cast album released by PS Classics, featuring a full cast including Kathy Bates, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, John Lithgow, James Naughton and Martin Short.
  • Upcoming/publicly announced engagement: Opera Australia’s production at Regent Theatre, Melbourne (November 20–22, 2026), presented as a live orchestral-with-narration concert experience with Orchestra Victoria.
  • Rights and licensing: The production is licensed for performance by Theatrical Rights Worldwide; original stage adaptation material is available through licensing pages.

Discography highlights include the 2011 Studio Cast album released by PS Classics, which features a star-studded cast including Kathy Bates, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, John Lithgow, James Naughton, and Martin Short. This recording captures the musical scope of the production and is a great way to experience the show when live performances aren’t available. For producers and theaters, licensing rights are managed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, with original stage adaptation material available through their pages.

Upcoming engagement to watch: Opera Australia’s live orchestral-with-narration concert experience at Regent Theatre, Melbourne, scheduled for November 20–22, 2026, with Orchestra Victoria. This performances exemplify how the work translates to concert settings while preserving storytelling and musical integrity.

City notes: Melbourne’s Regent Theatre offers a grand, historic space for orchestral performances, and fans in the region can look forward to a family-friendly experience with strong vocal and instrumental storytelling. If you’re in the area, these performances are a reliable choice for a memorable night out in the arts scene of Australia.

We’ve got you: whether you’re a longtime admirer of EB White’s world or discovering the show through its music and cast, we’re here to help you find seats and navigate licensing details, tour schedules, and official artist channels. Secure your seats and enjoy the artistry behind The Trumpet of the Swan.

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