Away We Go!
“A rollicking musical journey through New York City!”
Synopsis
A musical introduction to various forms of travel - with the lovable puppet Newt the newt as a guide. A delightful children's musical video by Jonathan Larson, Pulitzer prize-winning creator of blockbuster Broadway hit RENT, and Bob Golden, noted composer for children's TV shows like Sesame Street and Lambchop's Play-Along. Join Newt and his friends Casey and Samantha as they sail past the Statue of Liberty on a ferry, take the "checker" taxi cab down Broadway, ride a bus, fly a 727 jet, and more! Kids (and parents) will have the time of their lives as they enjoy the sights and the can't-help-singing-along music!
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Jonathan Larson's Away We Go!
Type: Clip • Published 2021-01-20
Top Cast
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Jonathan Larson
Elevator Passenger
Tony Hoylen
Newt the Newt
Doug Skinner
Newt Puppeteer
Sal Cunningham
Casey
Mary Cunningham
Samantha
Bob Golden
Elevator Passenger
Fritz Cajuste
Cabbie
Joe Prestimonico
Bus Driver
Anton Cullo
Bus Friend #1
Abby Krinski
Bus Friend #2
David Bransfield
Bus Friend #3
Michael Bransfield
Bus Friend #4
Ann Egan
Bus Friend #5
Gerry Brennan
The Sleeping Man
Julius Key
Bus Passenger #1
Darlene Cunningham
Bus Passenger #2
Doug Skinner
Bus Passenger #3
Mary Hayne
Flight Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Larson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Golden, Jonathan Larson
- Original Score
- Jonathan Larson, Bob Golden
- Original Title
- Away We Go!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Unky's Music
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Larson
Bob Golden, Jonathan Larson
Jonathan Larson, Bob Golden
Jonathan Burkhart
Jon Vesey
Bob Golden, Michael Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Larson
Director
Bob Golden
Producer
Jon Vesey
Editor
Jonathan Burkhart
Director of Photography
Jonathan Larson
Writer
Bob Golden
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Away We Go!
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What is Away We Go! about?
A musical introduction to various forms of travel - with the lovable puppet Newt the newt as a guide. A delightful children's musical video by Jonathan Larson, Pulitzer prize-winning creator of blockbuster Broadway hit RENT, and Bob Golden, noted composer for children's TV shows like Sesame Street and Lambchop's Play-Along. Join Newt and his friends Casey and Samantha as they sail past the Statue of Liberty on a ferry, take the "checker" taxi cab down Broadway, ride a bus, fly a 727 jet, and more! Kids (and parents) will have the time of their lives as they enjoy the sights and the can't-help-singing-along music!
Who directed Away We Go!?
Away We Go! was directed by Jonathan Larson.
Who stars in Away We Go!?
The principal cast of Away We Go! includes Jonathan Larson, Tony Hoylen, Doug Skinner, Sal Cunningham, Mary Cunningham.
When was Away We Go! released and how long is it?
Away We Go! was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Away We Go!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Away We Go! was composed by Jonathan Larson, Bob Golden.