If you missed it in the paper, you can learn a little more here of what Monkeyhouse was about. Someday maybe there will be a book retrospective of the strip, but that's a big maybe.

Monkeyhouse was about new beginnings back when it was in the newspapers. Interestingly, it is getting its own new beginning, in the form of a children's musical. There are some notable changes, though. Sarah will have curly hair, and Bob will be cleverly disguised as her imaginary friend. But faithful Monkeyhouse readers of old will recognize them in an instant. So look for them in the upcoming musical, Fässi Goboggan and the Curly Headed Girl, in the 2010-11 season.

You will also recognize their other Monkeyhouse cohorts, like Jenna, Bubba and Sr. Emma (sorry, Squiddy's not in the show). Big fun, fun songs, bring the kids. More detail here as it develops.

See you in the funny papers! (Just not literally anymore.)

Pat Byrnes

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