Susan Meddaugh News

It's puppy mania when America's favorite talking dog returns for a week of brand-new, pawsitively adorable, tail-wagging fun beginning today, June 24,2013, on PBS KIDS (check local listings).

It's puppy mania when America's favorite talking dog returns for a week of brand-new, pawsitively adorable, tail-wagging fun beginning Monday, June 24,2013, on PBS KIDS (check local listings).

Bay Street Theatre, partnering with the Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) will present 'MARTHA SPEAKS' live on stage at Bay Street Theatre today, May 11 at 11 am. The hugely popular children's animated series, MARTHA SPEAKS, is seen daily on PBS Kids and based on Susan Meddaugh's best-selling children's books, Martha the dog is given the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. This live presentation will have something to say to all ages.

Bay Street Theatre, partnering with the Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) will present 'MARTHA SPEAKS' live on stage at Bay Street Theatre on Saturday, May 11 at 11 am. The hugely popular children's animated series, MARTHA SPEAKS, is seen daily on PBS Kids and based on Susan Meddaugh's best-selling children's books, Martha the dog is given the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. This live presentation will have something to say to all ages.

Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents Theatreworks USA, in the Pittsburgh premiere of, Martha Speaks, from today, February 10 - 17, 2013, at six performance locations throughout the area.

Pittsburgh International Children's Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, presents Theatreworks USA, in the Pittsburgh premiere of, Martha Speaks, from February 10 - 17, 2013, at six performance locations throughout the area.

The Emelin has announced its upcoming events, including The Taming of the Shrew, the Julliard String Quartet, Martha Speaks and Spyro Gyra.

The Emelin has announced its upcoming events, including The Taming of the Shrew, the Julliard String Quartet, Martha Speaks and Spyro Gyra.

The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its 2012-2013 Season, featuring Debbie Reynolds and Betty Buckley. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2012-2013 Season, Captured Moments, will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.

The Emelin Theatre has announced its fall 2012 season. Celebrating 40 years this November, the Emelin brings the best in live performing arts to Westchester County with its high quality and affordable programs offering a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes. This fall the Emelin will present award-winning musicians; family favorites; outstanding comedy and theatre; a return of classical music featuring the world-renowned Juillard String Quartet; and more.

Children and families who enjoy turning the ordinary into the extraordinary will enjoy Theatreworks/USA's new children's musical, "Martha Speaks," coming to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 6, with shows at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Landmark on Main Street has announced its 2012-13 season. Tickets and information at the box office phone516-767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its 2012-2013 Season today, featuring Debbie Reynolds and Betty Buckley. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2012-2013 Season, Captured Moments, will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.

Now that the warm weather is setting in...I mean continuing...it might seem counter-intuitive to sit your kids down in a dark theatre in the middle of the afternoon. Buttrust me, by the time Spring break rolls around, you'll have seen one playgroundtoo many and both you and your kids will be hungry for something more. That'swhen it's time to take advantage of being in (or close to) New York City and take insome awesome family theatre. Here are my top picks for Spring 2012. I've carefullyselected shows that are geared towards younger kids but not 100% annoying toparents. I'll be posting reviews on many of these productions as I catch them overthe next few months, so watch this space for the low down on BroadwayWorld Jr.'s2012 SPRING FLASH!

Paul Mesner Puppets Presents Martha Speaks at Center for Puppetry Arts- The Best-Selling Books Come to Life on Stage

Center for Puppetry Arts® is pleased to announce the upcoming 2011-2012 season, a journey for the imagination that will allow patrons to travel from the Big Top to Neverland with stops along the way in ancient China, Sleepy Hollow, the North Pole, outer space and the local grocery store. In addition to shows by the Center Company, Center for Puppetry Arts is proud to remain a destination for touring puppetry groups this season, hosting artists from across the US.

On Tuesday, July 25, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of the ABC daytime talk show 'The View,' will make a special appearance at TheatreworksUSA's critically acclaimed production of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre

TheatreworksUSA, the leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, will launch its 45th anniversary season with the one-hour musical revue If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books, presented as Theatreworks' annual Free Summer Theatre Program for New York City youth.