Photo Flash: E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web Comes to The Alden
By: Gabrielle Sierra Feb. 10, 2012
The Newberry Award-winning children's book Charlotte's Web by E. B. White has been transformed into a children's musical by TheatreworksUSA. The show will come to The Alden in McLean's stage for a single performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Theatrework's production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little, gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. This 60-minute play is recommended for children age 4 and older.
Tickets are on sale now. Discounts are available to seniors, students, MCC tax district residents and groups of eight or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.aldentheatre.org. For more information, call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: http://www.mcleancenter.org/alden/mcleankids.asp.
Photo credit: Jean-Marie Guyaux
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