Paper Mill Sets Fall Children's Theater

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce its children's show programming for Fall 2015. Paper Mill's Children's Shows are charming, delightful and educational performances filled with audience participation and adventure.

"What better way to spend a weekend morning than introducing your child to the live theater experience with characters and stories they love?" said Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Children's Shows take place on select Saturdays or Sundays at 10:00am. All tickets are only $12.75 for any seat in the house. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973-376-4343, or at the Paper Mill Box Office on Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.papermill.org. Paper Mill Playhouse also offers gift cards available in any denomination. Gift cards can be purchased at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office and are good for any show or items at the gift shop. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.

The 2015 fall season of Children's Shows is listed below. It will include a production of Curious George designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. The autism-friendly performance is planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team. The theater environment will be altered for this performance, providing a sensory-friendly, comfortable and judgment-free space that is welcoming for all families. Additionally, Paper Mill Playhouse will host a free open house titled "Meet Your Seat" as an opportunity for children who are new to theater experiences to visit the theater space before the show. For more information, call the box office at 973-376-4343.

A SPECIAL AUTISM-FRIENDLY PRESENTATION

CURIOUS GEORGE

Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 10AM
Theatreworks USA
For ages 5 & up
Join the inquisitive, loveable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical.

An Autism-Friendly Performance planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team.

"Meet Your Seat" Open House
Friday, November 6, 2015, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 10AM
Theatreworks USA
For ages 6-13 & up
Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks' heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 10AM
Theatreworks USA
For ages 6 & up
This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by Climbing through a magic wardrobe.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 10AM
Theatreworks USA
For ages 4 & up
The beloved song "Frosty the Snowman" has inspired a brand new story of a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman's head, the snowman comes to life! Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and the discovery that the real magic of the holidays is love.

Major funding for autism-friendly programs is provided by the Merck Foundation, with additional generous support from C.R. Bard Foundation, The Karma Foundation and MetLife Foundation.

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, a not-for-profit arts organization, is one of the country's leading regional theaters. Paper Mill Playhouse programs are made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Paper Mill Playhouse is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Council of Stock Theatres, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.