THE LIGHTNING THIEF, 'CLIFFORD' & More Among Morrison Center's Family Theatre Series Lineup

By: Sep. 21, 2015
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The Morrison Center announces its signature Velma V. Morrison Family Theatre Series. This series presents an opportunity for families in Boise and throughout the greater Treasure Valley to experience the magic of live, professional entertainment at affordable prices in a one-of-a-kind facility.

Research demonstrates that children who study and experience the performing arts are not only better students, but also more civic minded, productive adults. In three carefully chosen events, parents and children will be astonished, amused, touched, educated and astounded.

As the premier performing arts center of Idaho, the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is committed to providing the community with opportunities to visit the Center in order to introduce the next generation to the magic of theatre.

The Family Theatre Series will help provide access and opportunity to those in need at all socio-economic levels via affordable ticket pricing, group and ticket discounts and a limited supply of complimentary tickets to qualified non-profits that serve children and families in need. Study guides are available for each of the three performances and can be found on our Education Page.

Golden Dragon Acrobats
Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7:30 PM

The Golden Dragon Acrobats have performed on Broadway and all over the world. They combine 25 centuries of tradition with a contemporary Cirque-styled sense of theatricality and amaze audiences of all ages with timeless thrills. World renowned impresario Danny Chang, choreographer Angela Chang and renowned lighting director Tonny Tucci (American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey, 1996 Summer Olympics) combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques in a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
Tickets: $15.50, $19.50, $24.50, & $29.50
Does not include applicable fees.


Theatreworks' The Lightning Thief
Sunday, February 14, 2016 | 2:00 PM

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy is the prime suspect. Now Percy has ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Tickets: $9.50
Does not include applicable fees.


Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE!
Friday, March 4, 2016 | 7:00 PM

It only takes a little to BE BIG! The 'big red dog,' a character beloved for generations, comes to life on stage in a BIG way in this all new musical! Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all their friends from Birdwell Island as they embark on fun-filled adventures with singing, dancing and interactive fun. Share in the timeless values of Clifford's BIG Ideas: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others - with this musical experience the whole family will love!
Tickets: $15.50, $24.50, $29.50, & $50.00*
*Includes post-show meet & greet
Does not include applicable fees.

Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,037-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's premier performing arts center. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. For more information on our programs, or to find out how you can play an active role in our ongoing success as a donor or volunteer, visit www.MorrisonCenter.com.

 

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