Kid Champion is a musical starring Christopher Walken that was put on in 1975 as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival. The book, set in late 1969 to spring 1970, was written by Thomas Babe. Music and lyrics were by Jim Steinman, with Babe contributing additional lyrics. It was directed by John Pasquin. The music was conducted by Steve Margoshes. According to Babe, the title "Kid Champion" was inspired by a children's television character named Kid Galahad.