Dr. Toby Emert, a Longwood Alum, who teaches at the Annie Louise Harrison Waterman Professor of Theatre, has written a children’s musical which he will return to Longwood and guest direct in April of 2026.
Adapted from American Public Radio’s award-winning podcast about money for young listeners, Million Bazillion: The Musical brings financial concepts to life through story and song. In a series of connected scenes, four “big kids” explore what money is, how it works, and why it matters. Catchy numbers like “Dollar Scholar,” “Open-Ended Question Maker-Upper Formula,” and “The Rewind Song” add humor and spark curiosity, making big ideas about the economy fun and accessible. Developed with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the show blends learning with entertainment in a way kids can enjoy and remember.
Running about an hour, the production is interactive, with characters engaging the audience throughout. It’s designed especially for children ages 7–11, but its playful approach and family-friendly humor make it enjoyable for all ages.
Performances of Million Bazillion will be April 14th through 17th at 7pm with a matinee on April 18that 2pm.
Tickets are available now at: https://www.longwood.edu/boxoffice/
