Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile JR. — The Musical

November 11–14, 2026
Badanai Theatre | 499 Dewe Ave., Thunder Bay

There's a new neighbour on East 88th Street… and he happens to be a crocodile who loves to sing!

Badanai Young Company presents Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile JR. — The Musical, a heartwarming family adventure based on Bernard Waber's beloved children's books and the Columbia Pictures film.

Follow the Primm family as they discover Lyle living in their new New York City home. Filled with catchy songs, humour and heart, this brand-new musical celebrates friendship, family, belonging and finding the courage to be yourself.

A CANADIAN FIRST! Badanai Young Company is proud to present this special pilot production in partnership with iTheatrics and Music Theatre International, giving local young performers the rare opportunity to help bring a new musical to the stage before its wider release.

Featuring music from an award-winning creative team, including Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and directed by Candi Badanai and Shelley Neff.

Bring the whole family and be among the first Canadian audiences to experience this exciting new musical!

Performance Dates: November 11–14, 2026, Curtain at 7 pm
Venue: Badanai Theatre, 499 Dewe Ave., Thunder Bay
Tickets: Available online at https://ticketowl.io/badanaitheatre