Little Red Riding Hood

About the show

Little Red Riding Hood is a musical in two acts with lyrics by Harrison Ward and music by composers Edward E. Rice, Fred J. Eustis, Charles Dennée, T. W. Connor, and B. Gilbert. The musical's book was authored by playwright George T. Richardson and was loosely modeled after British pantomime versions of the classic European fairy tale of the same name. It also included characters from other classic fairy tales. and then ran for further performances in Boston in January 1900 at the Hollis Street Theatre before transferring to Broadway. Little Red Riding Hood premiered on Broadway at the Casino Theatre on January 8, 1900. It closed on January 20, 1900, after 24 performances. The production starred Ethel Jackson in the title role and Madge Lessing as Little Boy Blue among others. The production was produced and directed by Edward E. Rice.