The Ugly Duckling at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

Audiences will delight in Gerry Cullity's touching musical take on the celebrated story of an Ugly Duckling, whose peculiar appearance instantly triggers taunting from the beautiful Meadow Ducks. Throughout her lively adventure, the Ugly Duckling meets an array of unforgettable characters, such as the inseparable Goose and Gander, the bumbling Duck Hunters, and their zany, but loveable, Dog. With the guidance of a wise Eagle and the unconditional love of her Mother, the Ugly Duckling realizes her inner beauty and also finds love and friendship in the most unlikely places. This poignant tale, which heralds a message of acceptance, tugs at the heart with its stirring view of the impenetrable bond that a mother and her child share.