Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Cast of Characters

Alex:
Alex the lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and undoubtedly “The King of New York City.” He’s a fun-loving fella whose devotion to steak is matched only by his devotion to his friends. 
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Marty:
Marty is a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park Zoo and into the wild.  
Gender: male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Gloria:
Gloria, the hippopotamus, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak that shines when she’s with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and Melman.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Eb4

Melman:
Melman is a kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He’s always just a little bit nervous, but when it comes down to it, he’ll rise to the situation.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: E3

The Penguins:
The Penguins are a group of birds on a mission: bust out of the zoo and return home to Antarctica. Skipper serves as the captain of the group, giving orders with ease and command. Kowalski is Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. Rico is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. Private’s primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise. 
Gender: either

The Zookeepers:
The Zookeepers introduce the crowds to all the sights and attractions of the Central Park Zoo. 
Gender: either
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B3

Mason:
Mason is a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he takes that quite personally. 
Gender: male

The Lemurs:
The Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying desperately to avoid being eaten by the cat-like creatures called the Fossa. King Julien is their leader and comedian. Maurice is King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants. Mort is the littlest of the Lemurs, who can barely speak. Lynn, Lew, Lee and Lars have bold personalities. 
Gender: either
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3

The Fossa:
The Fossa are cat-like predators with an appetite for Lemurs! The Fossa Leader is the biggest and baddest of the Fossa and is feared by most of the creatures in Madagascar.  
Gender: either

Servers:
Servers #1, #2 and #3 are imagined servers in Alex’s dream when he starts to desire meat desperately!
Gender: either
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4

The Lionesses:
The Lionesses are a group of lady lions and Alex’s background singers and dancers.
Gender: female

Camaraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship's Captain:
These are all great cameo roles with speaking lines.

New Yorkers and Animals:
The New Yorkers and Animals are two separate ensemble groups that are essential for setting up the world of the Central Park Zoo.