STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Growing Stage's KNUFFLE BUNNY and Learn How to Say 'Knuffle'
The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the final main stage show of their 32nd season, KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL, running now through May 18th, with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. Click below to meet the cast and learn how to pronounce the word "Knuffle"!
Based on the beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book by Mo Willems, this musical features script and lyrics by six time Emmy Winner Mo Willems and music by Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher. KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, The Growing Stage's Executive Director with Musical Direction by Laura Petrie, Choreography by Jillian Petrie and Black Light Bunraku-style Puppetry created by the Growing Stage's Artist-in-Residence, Perry Arthur Kroeger.
KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL follows Trixie, her father, and her favorite stuffed bunny on a trip to the laundromat. The trip brings wonder, excitement and joy to the lively toddler, until she realizes she has left her Knuffle Bunny back at the laundromat. Trixie does everything in her power to make her father understand the emergency, but her father fails to see the issue at hand. Throw in adventure, song and dancing laundry into the mix and you have the perfect show for a family friendly outing.
KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL features the talents of six professional equity performers in the cast.Emily Cara Portune of Jersey City, who played the title role in our production of Pinkalicious, returns to our stage as Trixie; J.D. Kellman of Queens, NY, last seen in Diary of Worm, Spider and Fly, plays Father; Jerielle Morwitz of Randolph, NJ, who recently played Lana Slomonsky in The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel, plays Mother. Rounding out the cast are Jane Keitel of Dumont, Brandon Hightower of Jersey City and Dorothy James of Manhattan, NY as Puppeteers.
Enhance your theatergoing experience with pre and post show-activities. Dates and Activities listed on our website. The Growing Stage continues FUN-tastic Fridays with all tickets $15! Saturday and Sunday tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit the website at www.growingstage.com. You can always contact the Growing Stage Box Office at (973) 347-4946 or e-mail at boxoffice@growingstage.com. Group rates and Birthday Party packages are available.
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