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HBO Max Debuting Animated Family Rock Opera Celebrating Individuality
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience is based on the bestselling children’s book from Mo Willems. The story follows a “sensitive, curious, and rockin” naked mole rat named Wilbur who bucks tradition when he decides to experiment with fashion and wear clothes rather than stay naked like his fellow mole rats.The picture book was originally released in 2009, and went on to become a live theatrical experience with Willems penning the script and lyrics and Deborah Wicks La Puma crafting the show’s music.Both reprised their behind-the-scenes roles for the HBO Max production, with children’s animator Mr.