Heroes – A Hilarious Mythical Musical Adventure for Schools & Youth Theatre

Step into Ancient Greece — but not the one you read about in textbooks. Heroes is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy that turns legendary quests upside down, featuring sandal salesmen, sarcastic sailors, and gods with attitude. Written by Tim Tuck and loved by schools and youth theatre groups, this show is packed with witty dialogue, catchy songs, and epic chaos.

Meet Jason, a teenage sandal-seller who dreams of becoming a hero. When he stumbles into a quest for the Golden Fleece, he joins a crew of misfit warriors, including the cursed wanderer Ulysses, a unionized band of Argonauts, and a dragon with insomnia. Along the way, they battle fire-breathing bulls, navigate the underworld, and face off against scheming royalty — all while trying not to offend the gods (again).

Why it’s a hit with directors and audiences:

• Flexible casting with tons of comic roles for all skill levels
• Easy-to-stage scenes with optional Greek chorus and masks
• Original songs like “He’s Our Jason” and “Dragon Lullaby” that blend humor and heart
• Perfect for middle school, high school, and community theatre productions

Themes: Courage, identity, teamwork, and the hilarity of trying to be heroic when you’re really just winging it.

The Musicals Samples contain a half script, piano vocal score sample (first few songs) and two songs from the performance soundtrack. Free Sample materials are not suitable for copying and cannot be used in any way for performance.