Doreen Cronin News

Westport Country Playhouse will present 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites' as part of its Family Festivities Series on Sunday, February 13, at 1 and 4 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 to 8, the production features three stories by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer Eric Carle told with puppets, original music and in black light. Tickets are $15.

Village Theatre Pied Piper is excited to present the uproarious new musical, GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK at the Everett Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

Westport Country Playhouse will present 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites' as part of its Family Festivities Series on Sunday, February 13, at 1 and 4 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 to 8, the production features three stories by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer Eric Carle told with puppets, original music and in black light. Tickets are $15.

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present, "Season's Greetings," with magic, music, live animals, special effects and audience participation, celebrating the world's seasonal holidays, on Sunday, December 12, 1 and 4 p.m.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original children's book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a remount of their smash hit musical adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. The production is adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos; the same team that created Lifeline's popular adaptations of the beloved Cronin/Lewin books, Giggle, Giggle, Quack (2005); Duck for President (2008); and Dooby Dooby Moo (2009). Since premiering at Lifeline Theatre in 2003, Grote and Howe's adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type has been produced by sixteen theatre companies in ten different states and provinces across the United States and Canada, and Lifeline Theatre is thrilled to share this delightful musical with a new generation of KidSeries audience.

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and the artistic ensemble announce their 2010-2011, 28th anniversary season of presenting Big Stories, Up Close. In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline's 2010-2011 season will feature six popular books onstage, all productions adapted by Lifeline ensemble members. The season will feature sprawling, legendary stories as well as stirring, contemporary titles, as Lifeline retains its reputation for fresh, imaginative interpretations of well-loved classics and embraces the challenge and excitement of modern, thought-provoking works.

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present, "Season's Greetings," with magic, music, live animals, special effects and audience participation, celebrating the world's seasonal holidays, on Sunday, December 12, 1 and 4 p.m.

When the farmer's away, the animals will play! Turning the barnyard upside down this year, the hilariously funny and colorful musical, Giggle, Giggle, Quack will make its Memphis premiere at The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. With pre-show entertainment including a petting zoo and guest appearance by the famous Peabody ducks, this show promises fun for the entire family!

When the farmer's away, the animals will play! Turning the barnyard upside down this year, the hilariously funny and colorful musical, Giggle, Giggle, Quack will make its Memphis premiere at The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. With pre-show entertainment including a petting zoo and guest appearance by the famous Peabody ducks, this show promises fun for the entire family!

Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and the artistic ensemble announce their 2010-2011, 28th anniversary season of presenting Big Stories, Up Close. In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline's 2010-2011 season will feature six popular books onstage, all productions adapted by Lifeline ensemble members. The season will feature sprawling, legendary stories as well as stirring, contemporary titles, as Lifeline retains its reputation for fresh, imaginative interpretations of well-loved classics and embraces the challenge and excitement of modern, thought-provoking works.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original children's book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a remount of their smash hit musical adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. The production is adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos; the same team that created Lifeline's popular adaptations of the beloved Cronin/Lewin books, Giggle, Giggle, Quack (2005); Duck for President (2008); and Dooby Dooby Moo (2009). Since premiering at Lifeline Theatre in 2003, Grote and Howe's adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type has been produced by sixteen theatre companies in ten different states and provinces across the United States and Canada, and Lifeline Theatre is thrilled to share this delightful musical with a new generation of KidSeries audience.

Life's quirky situations often provide valuable teaching moments. TheatreWorks/USA brings some of these lessons to the stage in its hilarious hour-long musical revue for children, "Duck For President, Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books," coming to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre as part of the Kelsey Kids Series on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Life's quirky situations often provide valuable teaching moments. TheatreWorks/USA brings some of these lessons to the stage in its hilarious hour-long musical revue for children, "Duck For President, Fancy Nancy and Other Story Books," coming to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre as part of the Kelsey Kids Series on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is conveniently located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original children's book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents a remount of their smash hit musical adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. The production is adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos; the same team that created Lifeline's popular adaptations of the beloved Cronin/Lewin books, Giggle, Giggle, Quack (2005); Duck for President (2008); and Dooby Dooby Moo (2009). Since premiering at Lifeline Theatre in 2003, Grote and Howe's adaptation of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type has been produced by sixteen theatre companies in ten different states and provinces across the United States and Canada, and Lifeline Theatre is thrilled to share this delightful musical with a new generation of KidSeries audience.

Village Theatre is excited to announce an amazing season of Pied Piper productions presenting quality international performing arts for young people and their families.

All shows $18 adults, $13 children. The Emelin Theatre is also offering Family series subscriptions at a 20% discount when tickets are purchased to 5 or more shows.

The Theatre of Youth in Buffalo, NY continues its 2010 season with THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE based on the books by C.S. Lewis. Opening night is January 29 at 7pm. Shows will be performed Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm on January 31, 31, February 6, 7, 13, and 14.

In a rousing barnyard tale where cows, who are 'udderly' dismayed unite, Theatreworks/USA will present the hilarious musical adaptation of 'Click, Clack, Moo,' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre on Saturday, May 22 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

The Theatre of Youth in Buffalo, NY continues its 2010 season with THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE based on the books by C.S. Lewis. Opening night is January 29 at 7pm. Shows will be performed Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm on January 31, 31, February 6, 7, 13, and 14.

Lortel Statues for 14 categories and 2 special awards were handed out by celebrity presenters at the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards at a live awards ceremony tonight at Terminal 5. Hosted by the Off-Broadway League, the live show was co-hosted by Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth and featured performances by Alan Menken, STOMP, Seth Rudetsky, Edward Watts of The Fanasticks and LaChanze.