The Notorius Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Tickets

The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is a short story written by American author Mark Twain and first published in 1865. It tells the tale of a man named Jim Smiley, who is known for betting on all sorts of contests and challenges. One day, he comes across a frog that he believes can out-jump any other frog in the county. He bets a stranger that his frog can indeed jump farther, but later discovers that the stranger has filled his frog with lead shot to weigh it down and ensure that Smiley's frog would lose. The story has become a classic piece of American literature, and has even been adapted into plays and musicals.

In terms of theater, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County has often been adapted as a one-act play or skit. These performances typically feature a narrator, along with actors portraying Jim Smiley and the stranger he bets against. Some adaptations have also included an actor dressed up as a frog, jumping around on stage.

One particularly notable adaptation was written by playwright David Ives, called "A Flea In Her Ear (Adapted from Twain's The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County)." This play combines elements of Twain's story with the plot of a French farce, and has been performed on stages around the world.

Another adaptation of the story has been turned into a musical, titled "Jump!" The show premiered off-Broadway in New York City in 1998, and has since been performed at theaters across the United States and Canada. The music and lyrics were written by Paul Libman and Dave Hudson, and the production features a small cast of actors playing multiple roles.

The enduring popularity of The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County shows that even simple stories can spark the imagination and creativity of artists in all mediums. Whether told through words, images or music, this classic tale continues to inspire new generations of performers and audiences alike.