Oh, That Dreadful Tea! A Musical about the Boston Tea Party Paperback – March 29, 2026

Oh, That Dreadful Tea! A Musical about the Boston Tea Party, inspired by Robert Lawson’s beloved book Mr. Revere and I, celebrates the destruction of the British East Indian tea cargo by the Sons of Liberty in 1773. This engaging performance, written for grades 4 and up, with catchy and memorable lyrics and an opening rap, helps children and adults learn history while performing, singing, and dancing in a play. As seen through Paul Revere’s family, the Daughters of Liberty, Sam Adams, and various citizens of Boston, this musical will enrich school lessons about early colonial America, the importance of having a representative government, and citizen engagement—all crucial tenets of a democratic society.Ideal for schools, children’s theater, music classes, educational activities, programs, and festivals, Oh That Dreadful Tea! allows children to bring to life an iconic event of the Revolutionary War, while gaining skills in singing, performing, and stage presence.Bring history to life and have fun with the musical Oh That Dreadful Tea! A Musical about the Boston Tea Party. It's all here: a script based on authentic historical facts; sheet music for musicians and singers; and downloadable mp3 soundtracks of the music. Visit http://performingartsinspirations.com to make a one-time payment of $100 for the rights to copy the script and music, and to download the mp3 soundtracks for easy learning of the songs!"Theater is a wonderful way to get audiences of all ages immersed in the story. Oh, That Dreadful Tea! tells a great story—of the Boston Tea Party, the event that began the American Revolution—with action, characters, and catchy tunes. Classrooms, after-school programs, family gatherings will be able to bring history to life through this musical!"Robert J. Allison. Professor of HistorySuffolk UniversityChair of Revolution 250, Colonial Society of MassachusettsSecond Edition: With two new scenes, choreography notes, and a new song! Read more