Oft-commissioned composer and author Doctor Noize brings lively and inspirational works of musical theatre to the stage based on his recordings and books that inspire creativity, curiosity and character in audiences of all ages.

Our goal at the Children’s Theatre is to present stories that engage our audiences.  We are honored to collaborate with a composer of Cullinan’s experience, imagination, and musical skill directing his talents toward fostering new work for young audiences.
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Every Doctor Noize recording is a work of musical theatre, and the Doc's become a sought-after musical theatre composer.  Palo Alto Children’s Theatre commissioned a theatrical stage musical The Ballad Of Phineas McBoof based on the first two Doctor Noize albums and books, the Ballad and Return Of Phineas McBoof.  The result -- a stage show about music, purpose and friendship that inspires audiences of all ages to listen more deeply and consider their own musical creativity -- is available in both Full and Junior Versions, and can be performed by adult or kid casts.

The successful run of The Ballad quickly lead to more stage musical commissions, including a school musical based on Doctor Noize's own Grammaropolis and adaptations of other stories:  A modern reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, the New York Times bestselling book The Pout-Pout Fish, and East of the Sun, West of the Moon.  Plus, Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony — with glowing reviews nationwide — is available for production by ambitious musical theatre and opera houses.  Book a show or join the growing list of organizations who commission Doctor Noize for an entirely new one!

Original Cast -- Palo Alto Children's Theatre

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As my own kids have become increasingly involved in musical theatre productions, I’ve become more fascinated with bringing my works theatrically to the stage.  It allows me to connect with my past as a teacher and Music Director for shows like Into The Woods.  Musical theatre is a wonderful creative outlet for kids to perform and watch alike, and a delightful medium to write and compose for.  It feels like coming home.

Doctor Noize
Upcoming Events

Date City Venue
Thursday 09/25/25 - Sunday 09/28/25 Los Angeles, CA Children’s Music Network Conference
Doctor Noize is an elected Board Member of the Children’s Music Network and will be attending and performing at the annual conference!
Tuesday 11/04/25 Lone Tree, CO, CO Lone Tree Arts Center
Time: 10:00am. Hometown Record Release Party Show #1 at the Doc’s beloved premiere hometown concert venue to celebrate the release of his retrospective album “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)”
Tuesday 11/04/25 Lone Tree, CO, CO Lone Tree Arts Center
Time: 11:30am. Hometown Record Release Party Show #2 at the Doc’s beloved premiere hometown concert venue to celebrate the release of his retrospective album “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)”
Monday 01/19/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
On Martin Luther King Day, Doctor Noize releases the first Single & Video “Diversity” from his upcoming retrospective album “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)” — a collaboration with the voices and perspectives of a few of his favorite solo artists in family music.
Friday 02/20/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
The release date of Doctor Noize’s retrospective album “Positive Energy! (The Music of Doctor Noize)!” A celebration of his diverse career and impact in family music and education, it includes two favorites from each Doctor Noize album, plus new tracks exclusive to this album with an acclaimed array of luminaries!
Friday 03/20/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
For National Disability Awareness Month, Doctor Noize releases his second new Single & Video from his “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)” album. “Some People See, But I Don’t” features his the Doc’s wife Janette Cullinan, the voice of Backbone The Octopus on the Doctor Noize recordings, who is also a blind former executive of a Fortune 5 American company, along with a chorus of other impressive American leaders with disabilities.
Wednesday 04/22/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
On Earth Day for Environmental Awareness Month, Doctor Noize releases his sustainability Single & Video “Funk The Planet” — the third single from his new album “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize).” He wrote and performed the song with his all-star side band Konshens & The Earth Band, featuring frontman extraordinaire Konshens The MC from DC, multi-Grammy winner & UN Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Kej, and multi-Grammy-winning producer extraordinaire Lonnie Park.

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