Newberry Award Winners
On Broadway
King Arthur
"Beef"
Pop Duos
100

This 1999 mystery adventure novel by Louis Sachar centers around a group of boys forced to dig in the desert for hidden treasure.  The screen adaptation with the same name starred Jon Voight and Shia LaBeouf.

Holes

100

This Broadway musical adapted from a Disney film is the highest grossing production with earnings of over $2 billion.

The Lion King

100

The Medieval kingdom King Arthur calls home.

Camelot

100

The largest tomato known for its rich flavor and firmness making it great for slicing for sandwiches.

Beefsteak


100

This 80s pop due is known for such hits as Out of Touch, Private Eyes, and Maneater.

Hall & Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates

200

This 1978 novel tells the poignant story of friends who create an imaginary kingdom in the woods as a form of escape from the real world.  The 2007 movie with the same name starred our very own Josh Hutcherson.

Bridge to Terabithia

200

Longest running show on Broadway with over 14,000 performances.

Phantom of the Opera 

200

King Arthur's most "loyal" knight whose affair with Queen Guinevere ultimately leads to the kingdom's and Arthur's demise.

Sir Lancelot

200

This 1984 30 seconds commercial increased Wendy's sales by 31% in 1985 and became a cultural catchphrase.

Where's the Beef?

200

This famous married duo had their own weekly variety such which continued on even after they divorced.

Sonny & Cher

300

One of the cornerstones of middle school literature, this 1994 Lois Lowry novel tells the story of a society that appears to by utopian due to taking away pain by converting to "Sameness" only to be revealed as very dystopian.  The film with the same name starred Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges.

The Giver

300

This sung-and-rapped biographical musical explores themes of legacy, ambition, and political revolution.

Hamilton

300

The magical sword given to King Arthur by the Lady of the Lake.

Excalibur

300

This classic British dish features a center-cut tenderloin coated in mushroom pate, wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry then baked until golden brown.

Beef Wellington

300

She's a little bit country and he's a little bit rock-n-roll.

Donny & Marie Osmond

400

This popular 2004 fairy tale by Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a book-loving mouse who embarks on an adventure to save a real-life princess from villainous rats.  This animated feature starred Matthew Broderick. 

Tale of Despereaux

400

This musical, set in the 1920s Jazz Age, follows notorious murderers Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart and they fight for fame in the big city. The limited run rotation of cast members, such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Renee Zellweger, happens often as a means of boosting ticket sales.

Chicago

400

Renowned for his purity, this knight achieves the honor of being appointed Keeper of the Holy Grail.


Sir Galahad

400

This genetically distinct Japanese steak is prized for being highly marbled, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery.  You can get it at Costco for @ $90/lb.

Wagyu Beef

400

This 80s synth-pop duo comprised of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart hit it big with Sweet Dreams and Here Comes the Rain Again.

Eurythmics

500

This 1990 historical fiction novel set in WWII tells the story of a Jewish family trying to escape Denmark whose daughter is saved by being hidden in plain site as the deceased child of a Protestant family.

Number the Stars

500

This Pulitzer and Tony-Award winning rock musical set in New York's gritty East Village during the 1990s brought much needed awareness to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Rent

500

This magical island is King Arthur's burial location.

Avalon

500

A highly concentrated, dehydrated or paste-like form of stock that is mixed with salt, seasonings, and vegetables.

Beef Bouillon

500

This WHAM-tastic duo is known for waking us up before we go-go and being careless whisperers to millions of girls worldwide.

George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley