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Johnny and the Sprites is an American children's musical television show that aired every weekend on the "Playhouse Disney" block on Disney Channel. The show was created by, produced by, and starred John Tartaglia (most famous for his work on Avenue Q). The show's theme song was written by Stephen Schwartz. Each episode of the show features a musical number, many of which are written by various notable Broadway composers such as Gary Adler, Bobby Lopez, Laurence O'Keefe, Michael Patrick Walker, and others. The Sprites and all of the other creatures that inhabit Johnny's world were designed by Michael Schupbach. The set was designed by Laura Brock.

The series premiered on October 9, 2005 with five 5-minute-long shorts, which continually played on Disney Channel's programming. However, due to extremely positive audience reaction, the show was renewed for half-hour shows in 2007. The current episodes can also be viewed on the Disney Channel's official website. The show was then renewed for a second season of half-hour episodes, which were filmed in fall 2007 at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York City. The second season premiered on January 19, 2008.

The show follows Johnny T (Tartaglia), a songwriter who moves into a house given to him by his great-uncle. There, he discovers little magical creatures called "sprites," who introduce him to their fantasy world. In return, Johnny shows the sprites, named Ginger (Leslie Carrara-Rudolph), Basil (Tim Lagasse), Lily (Carmen Osbahr) and Root (Heather Asch) what it is to be human, teaching them lessons through song, dance, and entertainment.

Cast[]

Character Actor
Johnny (Johnny and the Sprites)
Johnny
John Tartaglia
Gwen (Johnny and the Sprites)
Gwen
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Basil (Johnny and the Sprites)
Basil
Tim Lagasse
Ginger (Johnny and the Sprites)
Ginger
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Lilly (Johnny and the Sprites)
Lilly
Carmen Osbahr
Root (Johnny and the Sprites)
Root
Heather Asch
Seymour (Johnny and the Sprites)
Seymour
James J. Kroupa

International versions[]

Language Title Channels
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) French Johnny et les Petits Lutins[3] Playhouse Disney (formerly)
Disney Junior (formerly)[4]
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) German Johnny und die Sprites Disney Channel (formerly)
Playhouse Disney/Disney Junior (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Greek O Τζόνι και τα Ξωτικά[5] ERT1 (formerly)
Disney Junior (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Italian Johnny e i folletti[6] Playhouse Disney (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Polish Jasiek i Tyćki Disney Junior (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (Brazilian Portuguese) Portuguese (Brazil) Johnny e as Fadas[7] Disney Channel (formerly)
Playhouse Disney (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Romanian Johnny și spiridușii Disney Junior (formerly)[8]
Johnny and the Sprites - title card (Latin American Spanish) Spanish (Latin America) Johnny y las hadas Disney Channel (formerly)
Playhouse Disney (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Spanish (Spain) Johnny y las hadas Disney Channel (formerly)
Playhouse Disney (formerly)
Johnny and the Sprites - logo (English) Turkish unknown Disney Junior (formerly)

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