''Johnny and the Sprites'' is an American children's musical

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that aired every weekend on the "

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" block on

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. The show was created by, produced by, and starred

John Tartaglia John Nicholas Tartaglia (; born February 16, 1978) is an American actor, singer, and puppeteer. Early life Tartaglia was born in Maple Shade Township, New Jersey, and graduated from Upper Dublin High School in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in 19 ...

(most famous for his work on '' Avenue Q''). The show's

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was written by

Stephen Schwartz Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American musical theatre lyricist and composer. In a career spanning over five decades, Schwartz has written such hit musicals as ''Godspell'' (1971), ''Pippin'' (1972), and ''Wicked'' (20 ...

. Each episode of the show features a musical number, many of which are written by various notable

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composers such as

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, Bobby Lopez, Laurence O'Keefe,

Michael Patrick Walker Michael Patrick Walker is a composer, lyricist, writer, and musician. Life Walker was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and raised in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. He lived in Pittsburgh for several years while earning his bachelor's degree from Car ...

, and others. The Sprites and all of the other creatures that inhabit Johnny's world were designed by Michael Schupbach. The set was designed by

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. The series premiered on October 9, 2005, with five 5-minute-long shorts, which continually played on Disney Channel's programming. However, due to extremely positive audience reaction, the show was renewed for half-hour shows in 2007. The current episodes can also be viewed on the Disney Channel's official website. The show was then renewed for a second season of half-hour episodes, which were filmed in fall 2007 at

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. The second season premiered on January 19, 2008. The show follows Johnny T (Tartaglia), a

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who moves into a house given to him by his great-uncle. There, he discovers little magical creatures called "sprites," who introduce him to their

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. In return, Johnny shows the sprites, named Ginger (

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), Basil (

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), Lily (

Carmen Osbahr Carmen Osbahr-Vertiz (born April 21, 1962) is a Mexican-born American puppeteer, singer and voice actress who has performed Rosita in the popular hit children's series ''Sesame Street'', since 1991. Osbahr has also performed Kiki Flores in '' T ...

) and Root (

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) what it is to be human, teaching them lessons through song, dance, and entertainment. In October 2007,

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presented a live version of the show as part of the Playhouse Disney in Concert shows. In the Spanish dubbed version of the program, Johnny's voice is dubbed by the host of Playhouse Disney Latin America, Diego Topa. Beginning on March 23, 2012, the show reran on the

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channel and was removed on September 3, 2013.

Full series

''Johnny and the Sprites'' premiered as a full 25-minute series on January 13, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The series features more elaborate sets, such as a reflecting pond and the Sprites' home in Grotto's Grove. Three new Sprites were added: Lily, a

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played by Carmen Osbahr; Root, "a budding earth Sprite" played by Heather Asch; and Sage, the wisest of the Sprites, also played by Tartaglia.

Natalie Venetia Belcon Natalie Venetia Belcon (born April 5, 1969) is a Trinidadian-born American actress and singer. She is best known for originating the role of former child television star Gary Coleman in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical '' Avenue Q''. Her ...

(who, along with fellow cast member John Tartaglia also had a role in (''Avenue Q'') plays Gwen, a

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who, as a

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, holds a different occupation in each episode. She always explains that "You never know what you can do, until you try something new." Johnny's sister Tina (

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) has also appeared. Each show consists of two 10-minute mini-episodes. Each episode also features the song "Heads Up!" by

and

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, performed by Johnny, Lily, Root, Ginger, and Basil in between the two 10-minute episodes.

Characters

Humans

* Johnny (performed by

) is a young composer who comes to live in his great uncle's old house to work on his music. He is the star of the show. * Gwen (performed by

) is Johnny's neighbor and best friend. She is always "trying out something new" and often has a different job every time she visits. In Season 2, Gwen officially meets the Sprites.

Sprites

* Basil (performed and voiced by

) is a light green and green Earth Sprite with glasses. He is very smart and knows a great deal about Sprite history and gardening. * Ginger (performed and voiced by

) is a pink and purple Air Sprite with a spunky, sporty attitude. * Lily (performed and voiced by

) is a blue and purple

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who is able to speak

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. She is very in touch with

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and loves to paint. * Root (performed and voiced by

) is a yellow and orange Earth Sprite who can already get

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to grow just by talking to them. He is the youngest, shyest, and smallest of the Sprites. * Sage (performed and voiced by John Tartaglia) is the oldest and wisest Sprite of them all. When the younger Sprites need advice or lack knowledge on a subject, they often confer with him.

Other

* Seymour (performed and voiced by Jim Kroupa) is not a Sprite, but a Schmole (a purple, talking

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). He lives in (or rather 'under') Johnny's backyard and has quite an appetite. * The Fuzzies are small, colorful creatures that live with the Sprites and enjoy hanging out with Johnny and they often do work for the Sprites.

Episodes

Shorts (2005)

1. ''Who's on First?'' - Ginger wants Johnny to play basketball with her, but Basil wants him to read his favorite book, "Famous Shrubs from Then to Now." They debate whether what he wants to do with them until Johnny explains the importance of taking turns. "One Good Turn", Music and Lyrics by

. (Originally aired October 9, 2005) 2. ''Laugh, Basil, Laugh'' - When Basil comes down with a cold, Johnny and Ginger discover that the best way to make a sick Sprite feel better is to make them laugh. Johnny sings a song about all the things to make someone laugh, but it doesn't work, but Basil laughs when Johnny does silly yoga poses. "Make Someone Laugh", Music and Lyrics by

. (Originally aired October 9, 2005) 3. ''Leave a Little Lettuce'' - When Seymour the Schmole takes all of the lettuce in Johnny's garden, Ginger demonstrates the advantages of sharing. "Leave A Little Lettuce", Music and Lyrics by

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and

Zina Goldrich Zina Goldrich (born 1964) is an American composer known for her work in musical theatre in collaboration with the lyricist Marcy Heisler. Her best-known works as composer include " Ever After The Musical", " Taylor The Latte Boy" and "Alto's La ...

. (Originally aired October 9, 2005) 4. ''Yes You Can!'' - Basil has lost another flying contest to Ginger for the zillionth time, but Johnny helps him remember all the great things he can do. "The Things You Can Do", Music and Lyrics by

. (Originally aired October 9, 2005) 5. ''Waiting for the Stars'' - Ginger and Basil are about to see the stars for the very first time, but they just can't wait. It takes all of Johnny's patience to convince them that sometimes, wonderful things are worth the wait. "Waiting For The Stars", Music and Lyrics by

. (Originally aired October 9, 2005)

Season 1 (2007)

---- 1. ''Turbo-Car Johnny/Ginger's Antenna Dilemma''
- Johnny gets a new

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called "Ultimate Turbo Car Racer" and starts playing it for hours, ignoring the Sprites. Johnny then has a

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in which it has been many years since Johnny has seen the light of day and has become an old man. He then bumps into schmole Seymour, who has also grown old. Seymour informs Johnny that ever since he got hooked on playing "Ultimate Turbo Car Racer"; the sprites have unfortunately left all because they got bored of waiting for him to play with them. After waking up, Johnny decides to go back outside and starts playing with the Sprites. Then, after seeing her antennae in a picture, Ginger thinks they are too curly and starts to become self-conscious. (Originally aired January 13, 2007) Music:
:"I Just Can't Get Enough", Music and Lyrics by

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and

Justin Paul Justin Paul (born January 3, 1985) is an American theater and television composer and lyricist best known for his works ''The Greatest Showman'', ''La La Land'' and ''Dear Evan Hansen'', all of which he co-wrote with his songwriting partner, Ben ...

. :"Muddle in the Puddle", Music and Lyrics by

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:"There's Nobody Quite Like You", Music and Lyrics by

2. ''Root's Dadoots/The Rare Nospotalotacus''
-While Johnny struggles on a new song, Root gets the dadoots (the Sprite hiccups). The Sprites do their best to help them, but Johnny, however, finds a way to bring his song together by integrating Root's dadoots. Then, after Johnny and Root hear the call of the endangered nospotalotacus, the sprites realize they need to get it out of Johnny's garden and to Grotto's Grove right away. They discover that teamwork is the best solution. (Originally aired January 14, 2007) Music:
:"What a Surprise!", Music and Lyrics by

:"Nospotalotacus", Music and Lyrics by

3. ''Johnny's Sister Tina/Spritesgiving!''
-Johnny's sister Tina (

) visits and he explains to the Sprites what a sister is. Later on, it's Spritesgiving and Basil is put in charge of the feast but when all the plants get the Forgetful Fungus, will they have to put the feast on hold? (Originally aired January 20, 2007) Music:
:"It All Adds Up to My Sister", Music and Lyrics by

:"A Fungus Among Us", Music and Lyrics by

4. ''The Sprites and the What?!/Doctor Basil''
-Johnny is cooking dinner for Gwen, but then he loses his colander. Seymour finds it and the Sprites come up with many creative uses for it. However, dinner is delayed because Gwen is sick and it's raining. So Johnny invites the Sprites to dinner. Then, when Johnny gets a bad cold, Basil decides to take care of him. He tries out various remedies without success, but finally discovers something very important that he forgot to do: ask! (Originally aired January 27, 2007) Music:
:"How it Works", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"All You Have to Do Is Ask", Music and Lyrics by

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and Bobby Lopez 5. ''Ginger Listens/Aloha Johnny''
-When Ginger temporarily loses her ability to speak because she has run out of words for the day, she begins to realize the importance of listening. Then, when Johnny gets a letter from his older sister Lina inviting him to spend a week in Hawaii, he makes immediate plans to visit, which causes the Sprites to think he's leaving forever. (Originally aired February 3, 2007) Music:
:"Stop and Listen", Music and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and

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:"Aloha", Music and Lyrics by

and

6. ''Seymour's Guest/Root of Passage''
-Russel, a 'Schwombat' from Australia and Seymour's cousin, visits, but his nocturnal nature keeps Johnny and the Sprites up at night. They have to learn to get along despite their differences. Then, Root is old enough to walk through the portal all by himself. He chooses Johnny to be his friend at the end - will Root make it or be too scared? (Originally aired February 10, 2007) Music:
:"Git Along Little Sprites" Music and Lyrics by

:"Through the Portal" Music and Lyrics by

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7. ''The Sprites Sleep Over/Seymour the Sleuth''
The Sprites have a sleepover at Johnny's house, but they can't sleep because things are so different back in The Grove where they normally sleep. Then, watermelons go missing from Johnny's garden and Seymour unravels the mystery with the help of Johnny and the Sprites. (Originally Aired February 17, 2007) Music:
:"Feelin' 'Grove'-y", music and lyrics by

:"Seymour the Sleuth", Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe 8. ''Spring Tuning/Where's the Water, Lily?''
When the Sprites find out that the "Spring Tuners" can't come to the grove to "wake up the earth", they ask Johnny to substitute. Then When Johnny gets a new water fountain, water begins to disappear from the grove. Lily learns that there is a reason for everything. (Originally Aired March 17, 2007) Music:
:"Time to Wake Up", Music and Lyrics by

:"Reason and Rhyme", Music and Lyrics by

9. ''Ginger and the Shell/Fuzzies' Day Off''
Ginger finds Lily's missing shell but struggles with whether to keep it for herself or give it back to her friend. Then when the Fuzzies throw a giant beach party for their 15th Millennial Day Off, Johnny and the Sprites struggle to take care of Grotto's Grove without the Fuzzies' help. (Originally Aired April 20, 2007) Music:
:"The Hardest Thing to Do", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"Fuzzies' Frug", Music and Lyrics by

and

10. ''Basil's Band/The Sprites' Rules''
Basil discovers something about making promises - and keeping them - when he joins a band and forgets about all of his friends. Features a vocal cameo appearance by the cast of the Off-Broadway hit ''

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''. The Sprites decide to make rules to keep the Grove running smoothly. (Originally Aired May 19, 2007) Music:
:"That's What Friends Do", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"Rules are Made for a Reason", Music and lyrics by

and

11. ''Ginger's Grounded/Baby Johnny''
When Ginger injures her wing, the Sprites have to find a way to spread Spoffle (sprite plant food) over all of the plants in Grotto's Grove. And when Johnny accidentally wishes he could be a baby for just one day, the Sprites learn about taking care of others. (Originally Aired July 21, 2007) Music:
:"No Spoffle", Music and Lyrics by

:"Sleepytime Lullaby", Music and lyrics by

and

12. ''Laugh Sprites, Laugh/Hola, Lily''
Basil and Root find a patch of laughing lilacs which make them, Ginger, and eventually Johnny, laugh uncontrollably. The Sprites hurry to find a cure in time for Johnny to attend a formal dance with his friend Gwen. Then, Lily returns from a trip around the world having met many new friends, all of whom say hello in a different way. (Originally Aired September 15, 2007) Music:
:"It's a Funny Thing", Music and lyrics by

:"So Many Ways To Say 'Hello'", Music and Lyrics by

and

13. ''A Very Spritely Holiday/A Sprites Snow Day''
The Sprites watch with curiosity as Johnny and Gwen decorate for the holidays and exchange gifts. With Sage's permission, the Sprites give Johnny a gift and learn the true meaning of the holiday season. Then, a big snowstorm blocks the entrance to the Grove forcing the Sprites to stay at Johnny's and try to keep themselves secret from Gwen. (Originally Aired December 1, 2007) Music:
:"Brightly Shining", Music and Lyrics by

:"Til You Try Out Something New", Music and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and

----

Season 2 (2008)

---- 1. ''Gwen Meets the Sprites/A Biddow for Root''
When a spell goes wrong, Gwen begins to turn into a bunny. She meets the Sprites later after the spell is broken. Lily tries to clean Root's favorite pillow (or, his "biddow", as he calls it), but mistakenly ruins it. (Originally Aired January 19, 2008) Music:
:"A New Friend", Music and Lyrics by

:"Not My Biddow", Music and Lyrics by

and

2. ''The Bridge Troll/This Is Your Life, Johnny''
On their way to a picnic, Johnny, the Sprites and Gwen encounter a Bridge Troll (

Christian Borle Christian Dominique Borle (born October 1, 1973) is an American actor and singer. He is a two-time Tony Award winner for his roles as Black Stache in '' Peter and the Starcatcher'' and as William Shakespeare in ''Something Rotten!''. Borle also ...

). Ginger gets stage fright during a play in honor of Johnny's birthday. (Originally Aired January 26, 2008) Music:
:"A Good Song!", Music and Lyrics by

:"Give It a Try", Music and Lyrics by

and

3. ''Johnny the Mud Troll/Helpful Basil''
Ginger mistakenly turns Johnny into a Mud Troll. Basil loses the key to his helpful hints book. (Originally Aired February 2, 2008) Music:
:"Bad Day to Be a Mud Troll", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"I Believe in You, Basil", Music and Lyrics by

4. ''Johnny and the Love Bug/The Twenty-Foot Root''
Lily makes a love bug for Valentine's Day. Tired of being too small, Root makes himself grow. (Originally Aired February 9, 2008) Music:
:"You Make My Heart Go 'Hop'", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"The Right Size", Music and Lyrics by

and

5. ''The Sprites Plan a Party/Basil and the Magic Watermelon''
The Sprites plan a surprise party for Johnny. Basil and Root search for the magic watermelon of great weight so that the Fuzzies will stop floating away. (Originally Aired February 16, 2008) Music:
:"It's Party Time", Music and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and

:"Never Give Up!", Music and Lyrics by

6. ''Root and the Tickle Troll/Ginger Goes for the Glory''
While waiting for Johnny to come home, the Sprites think a Tickle Troll is outside Johnny's house. When Ginger tries to break the flying record she gets help from an unexpected source. (Originally Aired February 23, 2008) Music:
:"The Tickle Troll", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"I Can Do It!", Music and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and

7. ''Lily's Hair/Ginger and the Cloud''
Lily asks Root to make her hair grow longer. While flying, Ginger makes friends with a playful cloud. (Originally Aired March 1, 2008) Music:
:"A Brand New 'Do", Music and Lyrics by Carmel Dean and

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:"Playing in the Air!", Music and Lyrics by

8. ''A Johnny for Everyone/Lily and the Frog Princess''
When Basil, Lily and Ginger each want to do something different with Johnny, they cast a spell to turn one Johnny into three. Lily turns her pet frog, Francesca, into a princess (

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). (Originally Aired March 8, 2008) Music:
:"Play With Me", Music and Lyrics by

:"I Wanna Be Me", Music and Lyrics by Michael Kosarin and

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9. ''Johnny's Not Invited/Basil and the Beanstalk''
The Queen of all Magical Beings (

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) visits the Grove, but only invites magical beings to her party. Basil climbs a giant beanstalk and picks the giant vegetables he finds growing there, but they belong to a hungry giant ( Paul Vogt). (Originally Aired March 15, 2008) Music:
:"Welcome to Grotto's Grove", Music and Lyrics by

:"My Lucky Day", Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sislen and

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10. ''The Sprites Save Grotto's Grove/Seymour's New Home''
When a pushy real estate developer (

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) wants to build a hotel in Johnny's back yard, the Sprites and Johnny must stop her. When a log blocks the entrance to Seymour's burrow, Johnny helps him find a new home. (Originally Aired March 22, 2008) Music:
:"Everything Must Go", Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe :"Home Sweet Home Sweet Home", Music and Lyrics by

11. ''Johnny and the Sprites Shrink/Johnny's Gotta Dance''
An "uh-oh" berry makes Johnny and the Sprites shrink. Lily tries to make Johnny a better dancer by casting a spell on his shoes. (Originally Aired March 29, 2008) Music:
:"A Giant World", Music and Lyrics by

and

:"Dancin' Feet", Music and Lyrics by

and

12. ''Johnny's Troll Trouble/Basil the Dogsitter''
Things are all set for Root's birthday party until a "Make-A-Mess" Troll ( Christopher Sieber) shows up. Basil can't find the little dog he said he would watch. (Originally Aired April 4, 2008) Music:
:"Follow Me!", Music and Lyrics by

:"I Will Find You", Music and Lyrics by

and

13. ''Johnny Helps Mother Nature/The Sprites Grow a Rainbow''
The Sprites must play host to a visiting Mother Nature (

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). Color worms remove the color from the Grove. (Originally Aired April 19, 2008) Music:
: "Clean and Green!", Music and Lyrics by

: "All Because of You and Me", Music and Lyrics by

References

External links

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