Bloody, Bloody Jebediah

Bloody, Bloody Jebediah

Play Information Genre: Musical

Bloody, Bloody Jebediah is a musical directed by Marge Simpson and written by Lisa Simpson.

History

After practicing for the musical Oklahoma! broke down due to Llewellyn Sinclair being difficult, Marge took over directing and they decided to make a musical about Jebediah Springfield instead. Krusty also came on as a producer, offering to air the musical live on TV. Sideshow Mel was originally to star as Jebediah Springfield but he quit to star in The Tempest instead. At auditions for a new Jebediah Springfield, Marge heard Professor Frink's singing voice and chose him to be Jebediah Springfield.

During the airing of the play, it started to rain heavily. As such, the play had to be reworked slightly to fit the weather. Eventually, a large part of the town was under water as the play finished.

Cast and crew

Cast Jonathan Frink as Jebediah Springfield Luann Van Houten as Jebediah's wife Carl Carlson as Quarrelsome settler Lenny Leonard as Mayor of Shelbyville and an Ostrich Helen Lovejoy Clancy Wiggum Cowboy Bob Seymour Skinner Otto Mann Ned Flanders Barney Gumble Former Sideshow Mel as Jebediah Springfield

Crew Marge Simpson - director Lisa Simpson - writer Krusty the Clown - producer Doug - camera man Julio - costume department

Songs

Songs used in the musical include:

• "A Pioneer"
• "Springfield: The New Frontier"
• "My Name Is Jebediah Springfield"
• "This Bear"
• "The Bullets Flew Like Rain"
• "Rabid Beaver"

Behind the Laughter

The play is a parody of Hamilton, which was Lisa's intention.

Appearances

• Episode – "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh"