Andrew Lippa

The Man In The Ceiling (World Premiere Recording) Andrew Lippa

12 year-old Jimmy Jibbett would rather be a successful cartoonist than in 7th grade. His father disapproves. His mother is busy. His uncle tries to understand but is too wrapped up trying to write a love song for his next flop musical. Where can Jimmy turn to for inspiration and hope? Maybe The Man in the Ceiling can lead him to his true destiny. If only Jimmy would look up! Jules Feiffer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, playwright, screenwriter, cartoonist, and author. The Man in the Ceiling is his first musical, for which he wrote the book and which is based upon his novel. Andrew Lippa wrote the music & lyrics for The Man in the Ceiling as well as The Addams Family; Big Fish; I Am Harvey Milk; The Wild Party; and many others. He has always loved comic books. The CD package includes a 36-page booklet with full lyrics, many original illustrations from Jules Feiffer, a synopsis from Andrew Lippa, and a note from director Jeffrey Seller. The Man in the Ceiling opened at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY for its first production on June 3, 2017.