Also gone are some of the wickedly wonderful details, like Mr. Bobo’s singing rats and their distressing little songs. Also, the book’s most disturbing scene is heavily downplayed here.

2009 Mr. Bobo / Other Mr. Bobo / Tall Girl / Others Off-Broadway Coraline 2009 Other Father / Little Boy / Policeman / Others Off-Broadway Coraline 2009 Other Mother Off-Broadway Coraline 2009 Videos ...

Coraline: Musical. Book by David Greenspan, adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman. Music and lyrics by Stephin Merritt. Directed by Bill English. SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter St., S.F. Through Jan. 15 ...

Directed by Aletta Collins, the production stars Mary Bevan as Coraline, Kitty Whately as Mother, Alexander Robin Baker as Father, and Harry Nicoll as Mr. Bobo. Performances continue through April 7.