| The Boy Who Grew Too Fast | |
|---|---|
| Opera for young people by Gian Carlo Menotti | |
 The composer in 1944 | |
| Librettist | Menotti |
| Language | English |
| Premiere | September 24, 1982 |
The Boy Who Grew Too Fast is a "one-act opera for young people" with music and libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti. It was first performed by OperaDelaware at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 24, 1982.