When old-school baker Izzy Kaplan finally perfects his long-awaited automatic bagel-making machine, he believes his lifelong dream has come true. But his son Ronny—a high school teacher and closet inventor—secretly unveils an even better design. When an ambitious cousin offers to invest in Ronny’s machine instead, the family bakery is thrown into turmoil. Caught between family loyalty, business ambition, a frustrated wife, skeptical bagel bakers, and a business partner with questionable motives, Ronny soon discovers he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

Inspired by the true story behind the invention of the automatic bagel-making machine, Bagels! The Musical is a warm, funny, melody-rich celebration of family, innovation, and the courage to embrace change without forgetting where you came from.

Book and Lyrics by Chana Wise
Music by Carl Johnson