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.

Peripatetic musical maven Phineas McBoof (who happens to be a monkey) has formed a new orchestra in this newest installment of the series written and composed by Cory Cullinan. Here, the McBoof saga continues in a wacky — and unexpectedly informative — musical adventure in two acts introducing listeners to the worlds of opera and the symphony, with jazz, hip-hop, Broadway and, specifically, Beethoven thrown into the mix.

Lynne Heffley

Parents' Choice

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

CEO, Creative Director & Performing Artist of Doctor Noize Inc.
Upcoming Events

Date City Venue
Friday 06/12/26 Eaton, CO Town of Eaton Beats & Eats
Time: 5:00pm. The Town of Eaton is putting on their first annual outdoor summer concert series with live music around downtown! The downtown pedestrian plaza is the kids zone, Little Beats. the library bookmobile with kids games and crafts will be at the show, which goes from 5-7 PM!
Tuesday 07/14/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
For Disability Pride Month, Doctor Noize releases his fourth new Single Video from his “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)” album. “Some People See, But I Don’t” features 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. The song’s a party inspiring all to understand that anything is possible with playful positive energy and willpower.
Monday 07/20/26 - Friday 07/24/26 WY Wyoming Tour Venues
The Doc returns to Wyoming for 15 shows in 5 days… more info coming!
Monday 07/27/26 - Friday 08/07/26 Stanford, CA Stanford Recording Arts Workshop
For the fifth year in a row, Doctor Noize will run and teach the 2-week Stanford Recording Arts Workshop at Stanford University. Students range from college professors to high school students. Visit the Doc’s alter ego Cory Cullinan’s website at corycullinan.com for more info!
Wednesday 07/29/26 San Jose, CA Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Time: 11:00am. The Doc returns to Woz Way under the big beautiful rubber ducky.
Tuesday 09/15/26 Lone Tree, CO Reach Studios
The final Single & Video surrounding the retrospective album “Positive Energy! (The Music Of Doctor Noize)” is this buoyant track introducing newcomers to the worlds of the orchestra and musical theatre. Featuring the Doc, Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, Grammy-winning baritone Nathan Gunn, Conductor Kyle Pickett, and the City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

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