''Johnny and the Sprites'' is an American children's musical
television show
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed b ...
that aired every weekend on the "
Playhouse Disney
Playhouse Disney was a brand of programming blocks and international cable and satellite television channels that were owned by the Disney Channels Worldwide unit (now Disney Branded Television) of The Walt Disney Company's Disney–ABC Te ...
" block on
Disney Channel. The show was created by, produced by, and starred
John Tartaglia (most famous for his work on ''
Avenue Q
''Avenue Q'' is a musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty. It won Best Musical, Book, and Score at the 2004 Tony Awards. The show's format is a parody of ...
''). The show's
theme song
Theme music is a musical composition that is often written specifically for radio programming, television shows, video games, or films and is usually played during the title sequence, opening credits, closing credits, and in some instances at s ...
was written by
Stephen Schwartz. Each episode of the show features a musical number, many of which are written by various notable
Broadway composers such as
Gary Adler,
Bobby Lopez
Robert Lopez (born February 23, 1975) is an American songwriter for musicals, best known for co-creating ''The Book of Mormon'' and ''Avenue Q'', and for co-writing the songs featured in the Disney computer-animated films '' Frozen'', its seque ...
,
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 C ...
, 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
Laura Brock.
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
Kaufman Astoria Studios
The Kaufman Astoria Studios is a film studio located in the Astoria section of the New York City borough of Queens. The studio was constructed for Famous Players-Lasky in 1920, since it was close to Manhattan's Broadway theater district. The p ...
in
Queens, New York City
Queens is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located on Long Island, it is the largest New York City borough by area. It is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn at the western tip of Long ...
. The second season premiered on January 19, 2008.
The show follows Johnny T (Tartaglia), a
songwriter
A songwriter is a musician who professionally composes musical compositions or writes lyrics for songs, or both. The writer of the music for a song can be called a composer, although this term tends to be used mainly in the classical music ...
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
fantasy world
A fantasy world is a world created for/from fictional media, such as literature, film or games. Typical fantasy worlds involve magic or magical abilities, nonexistent technology and, sometimes, either a historical or futuristic theme. Some wor ...
. In return, Johnny shows the sprites, named Ginger (
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Leslie Carrara, sometimes credited as Leslie Carrara-Rudolph or the misspelling Leslie Carrera-Rudolph, is an American actress, performer, puppeteer, speaker, singer and artist.
She is probably best known as a Muppet performer on ''Sesame Str ...
), Basil (
Tim Lagasse), Lily (
Carmen Osbahr) and Root (
Heather Asch) what it is to be human, teaching them lessons through song, dance, and entertainment.
In October 2007,
Disney-MGM Studios 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
Disney Junior
Disney Junior is an American pay television network owned by the Walt Disney Television (part of Disney General Entertainment Content) unit of The Walt Disney Company through Disney Branded Television. Aimed mainly at children two to seven ...
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
water Sprite
A sprite is a supernatural entity in European mythology. They are often depicted as fairy-like creatures or as an ethereal entity.
The word ''sprite'' is derived from the Latin ''spiritus'' ("spirit"), via the French ''esprit''. Variations on t ...
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''. He ...
(who, along with fellow cast member John Tartaglia also had a role in (''Avenue Q'') plays Gwen, a
recurring character
A recurring character is a fictional character, usually in a prime time TV series, who frequently appears from time to time during the series' run. Recurring characters often play major roles in more than one episode, sometimes being the main f ...
who, as a
running gag
A running gag, or running joke, is a literary device that takes the form of an amusing joke or a comical reference and appears repeatedly throughout a work of literature or other form of storytelling. Though they are similar, catchphrases are n ...
, 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 (
Sutton Foster
Sutton Lenore Foster (born March 18, 1975) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is known for her work on the Broadway stage, for which she has won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical twice, in 2002 for her role as Millie Di ...
) has also appeared.
Each show consists of two 10-minute mini-episodes. Each episode also features the song "Heads Up!" by
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz, performed by Johnny, Lily, Root, Ginger, and Basil in between the two 10-minute episodes.
Characters
Humans
* Johnny (performed by
John Tartaglia) 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
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''. He ...
) 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
Tim Lagasse) 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
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Leslie Carrara, sometimes credited as Leslie Carrara-Rudolph or the misspelling Leslie Carrera-Rudolph, is an American actress, performer, puppeteer, speaker, singer and artist.
She is probably best known as a Muppet performer on ''Sesame Str ...
) is a pink and purple
Air Sprite with a spunky, sporty attitude.
* Lily (performed and voiced by
Carmen Osbahr) is a blue and purple
Water Sprite
A sprite is a supernatural entity in European mythology. They are often depicted as fairy-like creatures or as an ethereal entity.
The word ''sprite'' is derived from the Latin ''spiritus'' ("spirit"), via the French ''esprit''. Variations on t ...
who is able to speak
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
** Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries
**Spanish cuisine
Other places
* Spanish, Ontario, Ca ...
. She is very in touch with
nature
Nature, in the broadest sense, is the physical world or universe. "Nature" can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. The study of nature is a large, if not the only, part of science. Although humans ar ...
and loves to paint.
* Root (performed and voiced by
Heather Asch) is a yellow and orange
Earth Sprite who can already get
plants
Plants are predominantly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the kingdom Plantae. Historically, the plant kingdom encompassed all living things that were not animals, and included algae and fungi; however, all current definitions of Plantae exclud ...
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
mole). 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
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 C ...
. (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
Gary Adler. (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
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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 Lamen ...
. (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
Gary Adler. (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
Stephen Schwartz. (Originally aired October 9, 2005)
Season 1 (2007)
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1. ''Turbo-Car Johnny/Ginger's Antenna Dilemma''
- Johnny gets a new
video game
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device to gener ...
called "Ultimate Turbo Car Racer" and starts playing it for hours, ignoring the Sprites. Johnny then has a
nightmare
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, Retrieved 11 July 2016. is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety or great sadness. The dream may contain situations of d ...
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
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
.
:"Muddle in the Puddle", Music and Lyrics by
Mark Hollmann
Mark Hollmann is an American composer and lyricist.
Hollmann grew up in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East in 1981. He won a 2002 Tony Award and a 2001 Obie Award for his music and lyrics to ' ...
:"There's Nobody Quite Like You", Music and Lyrics by
Mark Hollmann
Mark Hollmann is an American composer and lyricist.
Hollmann grew up in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East in 1981. He won a 2002 Tony Award and a 2001 Obie Award for his music and lyrics to ' ...
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
Gary Adler
:"Nospotalotacus", Music and Lyrics by
Mark Hollmann
Mark Hollmann is an American composer and lyricist.
Hollmann grew up in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East in 1981. He won a 2002 Tony Award and a 2001 Obie Award for his music and lyrics to ' ...
3. ''Johnny's Sister Tina/Spritesgiving!''
-Johnny's sister Tina (
Sutton Foster
Sutton Lenore Foster (born March 18, 1975) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is known for her work on the Broadway stage, for which she has won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical twice, in 2002 for her role as Millie Di ...
) 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
Gary Adler
:"A Fungus Among Us", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
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
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz
:"All You Have to Do Is Ask", Music and Lyrics by
Billy Lopez and
Bobby Lopez
Robert Lopez (born February 23, 1975) is an American songwriter for musicals, best known for co-creating ''The Book of Mormon'' and ''Avenue Q'', and for co-writing the songs featured in the Disney computer-animated films '' Frozen'', its seque ...
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
Ryan Cunningham (born 29 May 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the ...
and
Joshua Salzman
:"Aloha", Music and Lyrics by
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 Lamen ...
and
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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
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 C ...
:"Through the Portal" Music and Lyrics by
David Kirshenbaum
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
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 C ...
:"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
Gary Adler
:"Reason and Rhyme", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
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
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
:"Fuzzies' Frug", Music and Lyrics by
Gary Adler and
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 C ...
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 ''
Altar Boyz
''Altar Boyz'' is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker and book by Kevin Del Aguila (based on an idea by Marc J. Kessler and Ken Davenport). Centering on a fictitious Christian boy band from Ohio, the ...
''. 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
Gary Adler and
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 C ...
:"Rules are Made for a Reason", Music and lyrics by
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 Lamen ...
and
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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
Gary Adler
:"Sleepytime Lullaby", Music and lyrics by
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 Lamen ...
and
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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
David Kirshenbaum
:"So Many Ways To Say 'Hello'", Music and Lyrics by
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz
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
Stephen Schwartz
:"Til You Try Out Something New", Music and Lyrics by
Ryan Cunningham
Ryan Cunningham (born 29 May 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the ...
and
Joshua Salzman
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Season 2 (2008)
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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
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 C ...
:"Not My Biddow", Music and Lyrics by
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
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 als ...
). 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
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 C ...
:"Give It a Try", Music and Lyrics by
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 Lamen ...
and
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz
:"I Believe in You, Basil", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
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
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz
:"The Right Size", Music and Lyrics by
Gary Adler and
Phoebe Kreutz
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
Ryan Cunningham (born 29 May 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the ...
and
Joshua Salzman
:"Never Give Up!", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
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
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
:"I Can Do It!", Music and Lyrics by
Ryan Cunningham
Ryan Cunningham (born 29 May 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a West Indian cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spin bowler. He has played 29 first-class and eight List A matches, mainly for Jamaica. He represented Jamaica at the ...
and
Joshua Salzman
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
Carmel may refer to:
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* Mount Carmel, a coastal mountain range in Israel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
* Carmelites, a Roman Catholic mendicant religious order
Carmel may also ...
and
Mariana Elder
:"Playing in the Air!", Music and Lyrics by
Mark Hollmann
Mark Hollmann is an American composer and lyricist.
Hollmann grew up in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where he graduated from Belleville Township High School East in 1981. He won a 2002 Tony Award and a 2001 Obie Award for his music and lyrics to ' ...
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 (
Ann Sanders). (Originally Aired March 8, 2008)
Music:
:"Play With Me", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
:"I Wanna Be Me", Music and Lyrics by
Michael Kosarin
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Given name "Michael"
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and
Jim Luigs
9. ''Johnny's Not Invited/Basil and the Beanstalk''
The Queen of all Magical Beings (
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera (born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson; January 23, 1933), is an American actress, singer and dancer best known for originating roles in Broadway musicals including Anita in ''West Side Story'', Velma Kelly in ''Chic ...
) 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
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 C ...
:"My Lucky Day", Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sislen
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and
Alisa Klein
10. ''The Sprites Save Grotto's Grove/Seymour's New Home''
When a pushy real estate developer (
Ann Harada) 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
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 C ...
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
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
:"Dancin' Feet", Music and Lyrics by
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 Lamen ...
and
Marcy Heisler
Marcy Heisler (born 1967) is a musical theater lyricist and performer. As a performer, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, and numerous other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Heisler was nominated for the 2009 Drama Desk ...
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
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 C ...
:"I Will Find You", Music and Lyrics by
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 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, Justin ...
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, ...
13. ''Johnny Helps Mother Nature/The Sprites Grow a Rainbow''
The Sprites must play host to a visiting Mother Nature (
Angie Radosh). Color worms remove the color from the Grove. (Originally Aired April 19, 2008)
Music:
: "Clean and Green!", Music and Lyrics by
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 C ...
: "All Because of You and Me", Music and Lyrics by
David Kirshenbaum
References
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2000s American children's television series
2000s American music television series
2000s preschool education television series
2005 American television series debuts
2008 American television series endings
American children's fantasy television series
American children's musical television series
American preschool education television series
Disney Channel original programming
Disney Junior original programming
English-language television shows
Television about fairies and sprites
American television shows featuring puppetry
Television series by Disney