The Gingerbread Kid

The Gingerbread Kid at Coterie Theatre

When a child with magic in their veins develops a serious sweet tooth, trouble usually follows. The Gingerbread Kid at the Coterie Theatre brings that exact problem to life: Allspice, born to a pair of bakers, can't resist sneaking the very treats meant for their customers. One sugar-fueled raid too many and Allspice bolts, setting off a journey through a storybook landscape populated by familiar faces with their own agendas.

Along the way, Allspice crosses paths with Henny Penny and her anxious companions, Little Boy Blue, and Foofinella—better known as Little Bunny Foo Foo—all while a hungry fox circles closer. The musical weaves these folklore favorites into a single adventure, letting each character add their own brand of chaos or wisdom to Allspice's flight from responsibility.

This all-ages production runs approximately sixty minutes, a length that keeps the action brisk without losing the story's heart. Jodi Marr's music and Abe Reybold's book and lyrics guide Allspice through the consequences of running away, the pull of home, and the discovery that even magical children have to reckon with the messes they leave behind.

Kansas City families looking for theater that respects younger attention spans while delivering genuine storytelling will find both at the Coterie. Grab your tickets for The Gingerbread Kid.