Just how irresistible was the music of the Pied Piper?

It’ll be easy to find out Thursday through Sunday, when “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” hits the Lawrence Arts Center. The production is an original, with the play and music written by Lawrence artists Ric Averill and Adrian Rees. It’s the tale of a stray cat who leads a litany of other animals in a backstage production of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.”

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday’s show will include a free post-show celebration and carnival.

Tickets to the play are $9.50 for adults and $6.50 for children, students and seniors. They can be purchased at the door or online at LawrenceArtsCenter.org.