meet alexandra, mattea command riley mcdonald.ht me -- taught me an important lesson, one taken straight out of the pages of this classic children's book that had broadway in 2017. ♪ >> five nominations and this year was named time magazine's number one show of the year. >> a children's show, but really it's like an adult and a children's show. >> i was blown away. they come out. so much so that i lost sight of the important weapon that they reminded me out, bullying is never okay. >> do you guys think it's okay? >> no. >> right? >> absolutely. that's true. >> a part of a very physically demanding production. it is my duty to put myself in the shoes, so i tried my hand. >> this. yeah. a squash. >> this inspired me to head on over to the theater. bill: tell me, you mentioned bullying a couple of times. is it a public service announcement? a great command attending place? >> definitely not. it's an underlying message throughout. i read the book when i was younger. you can be yourself and be loved by all and truly just enjoy your lif