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“Take a Quack At It!”: A Rock ’n’ Roll Journey of Self-Discovery

Timothy Michuda took his rousing musical meant for young audiences and yet deeply moving to all ages to Taiwan where it was an instant hit and now is extended into Fall 2025. Talk of transporting this emotionally charges event to these shores is in the air.

This innovative parent-child musical, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale “The Ugly Duckling,” takes audiences on a surprising and powerful journey of self-discovery, set to an electrifying rock ’n’ roll soundtrack.

Time to herald it here before it gets … well … here.

Beyond the Swan: A Subversive Fairy Tale

“Take a Quack At It!” isn’t just a simple retelling of “The Ugly Duckling.” Instead, it boldly extends and subverts the classic narrative, posing intriguing questions that resonate with both children and adults. The musical asks: “But the ugly duckling became a swan — because it was already a swan, right? So what matters is — what happens after it becomes a swan?” This fresh perspective delves into the anxieties of the next generation, exploring themes of disillusionment and the cost of growth, and prompts a reflection on whether we, as adults, truly became the idealized versions of…