Disney Theatrical Productions is developing a new musical based on the beloved book The Man in the Ceiling, written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. The tuner will feature a book by Feiffer and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa best known for writing the off-Broadway musical The Wild Party.
The Man in the Ceiling tells the tale of Jimmy Jibbet, a boy-cartoonist who dreams of becoming a successful artist despite the expectations of everyone around him.
"We are delighted to begin work on bringing Jules Feiffer's comically poignant book to life," Disney Theatrical Productions Producer Thomas Schumacher said in a statement. "I have been a fan of Andrew Lippa's work for years and was thrilled when he approached me about developing The Man in the Ceiling. Feiffer's witty story voices all of our frustrations, fears, desires and hopes through the deceptively simple and precocious eyes of a child. Andrew is one of today's most exciting musical writers. He and the legendary Jules Feiffer have just started on what I know will be an exciting collaboration."
