Cast opposite each other when their middle school stages a production of "Guys and Dolls," Jack and Lou find their ambitions of stardom threatened by a mysterious new director, a Broadway-level dance call, and a new stage competitor.
Now on Broadway as second understudy for E.T., Nate Foster keeps in close contact with his best friend, Libby, as he faces his nemesis, Jordan Rylance, and his own insecurities as the cast member with the least training and experience.
There's going to be a musical at Mouseford, and the students can't stop squeaking about it! Everyone wants a role, but the auditions won't be easy. Plus, sneaku Ruby Flashyfur has some tricks up her sleeve! Will the Thea Sisters come out on top...or will they be singing a different tune when the auditions are over? -- Back cover.
An eighth-grader who dreams of performing in a Broadway musical concocts a plan to run away to New York and audition for the role of Elliot in the musical version of "E.T.".
Seventh-grader Mackenzie Blue, also known as Zee, deals with the stresses of school when her best friend moves away, somebody steals her diary, and she gets one chance to become a rock star, requiring the smart and talented girl to seek help from her crew of friends.
"Catty Noir is a pop star, but she can't feel the music in her heart anymore. Catty is going to Boo York with all her ghoulfriends for a creeperific party to celebrate the night of the comet. They say screams come true in Boo York. Will Catty find her voice there?"-Back cover.
Now on Broadway as second understudy for E.T., Nate Foster keeps in close contact with his best friend, Libby, as he faces his nemesis, Jordan Rylance, and his own insecurities as the cast member with the least training and experience.
Discusses 1940's Broadway musicals, including "Oklahoma," "Carousel," "Pal Joey," "On the Town," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Finian's Rainbow," "Brigadoon," "Kiss Me, Kate," and "South Pacific.".
