Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO.
Paul Mesner Puppets brings an entertaining children's book to life in The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Kansas City, MO.
Portland Ovations brings Dallas Children's Theater's hilarious musical courtroom dramedy The True Story of the Three Little Pigs to Merrill Auditorium for a Family Series afternoon performance on Sunday, April 21st at 3pm.
Does anyone do fairy tales straight anymore? I don't think so-and that's a good thing. Even Disney threw out the old helpless princess saved by the handsome price routine over a decade ago. Still, no one has quite the same twisted take on childhood classics as author Jon Scieszka. He doesn't just reinvent fairy tales, he blows them to bits. In his world, the Ugly Duckling really is an ugly duckling, and she's totally okay with that, thank you very much.
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and the artistic ensemble announce their 2013-2014, season of Big Stories, Up Close. In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline's thirty-first season will feature six unforgettable books brought to life: sprawling, classic stories as well as thrilling contemporary titles, as Lifeline retains its reputation for fresh, imaginative interpretations of beloved favorites and embraces the challenges of new, thought-provoking works. Additionally, Lifeline Theatre will produce the seventeenth annual Fillet of Solo Festival and the Georgette Heyer Reading Series.
Three Cat Education has announced a new theater education program at the Berger Park Coach House (6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660) in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago.
Columbus Children's Theatre will present The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,a play with music adapted by John Glore from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, February 7-24, 2013 at the Park Street Theatre located at 512 North Park Street. This production will be directed by Ryan Scarlata and is recommended for ages 4 and older.
This November, Symphony Space will present Fox and Branch, Two Stories by Eric Carle, and A Gustafer Yellowgold Holiday Show for children and families in New York City.
This November, Symphony Space will present Fox and Branch, Two Stories by Eric Carle, and A Gustafer Yellowgold Holiday Show for children and families in New York City.
From October through April, Symphony Space presents more than 30 events in two theatres, providing New York City families with diverse entertainment in a safe, inviting and family-friendly environment.
Theatre in New Orleans this summer offers selections that cater to the Shakespeare lover as well as musicals that the whole family can enjoy. Here are the top 5 picks:
HAMLET will be playing at Dixon Performing Arts Center in June. This performance is part of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival, which is hosted at Tulane University every summer (http://neworleansshakespeare.tulane.edu/blog/)
Shawna Hamilton Doster, Executive Director, Books for Kids, will host a lively family event with a stellar line-up of entertainers, authors and hands-on activities to raise funds and awareness for the national non-profit Books for Kids, which creates libraries and literacy programs for at-risk pre-school children in low-income neighborhoods. The event is being held at the world headquarters of Scholastic Inc., Scholastic Soho, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and services and children's media, on May 6, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m., and kicks off Children's Book Week.
The IU Department of Theatre and Drama announces its second annual Indiana Festival Theatre season. Hosted in the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center on the IU Bloomington campus, the new season offers a slate of classic comedies and musicals for theater lovers of all ages
Westport Country Playhouse kicks off its 2012 Family Festivities Series with a new twist on classic fairytales, "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," on Sunday, January 29, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18. Birthday party rental facilities may be scheduled in advance. Pre-show children's activities begin one hour before each performance.
SteppingStone Theatre, St. Paul's premiere youth theatre, announces its 25th Anniversary Season. According to Artistic Director Richard Hitchler -- 'We're celebrating
our great history, and looking forward to a fantastic future. This season's productions will continue SteppingStone Theatre's tradition of shows that highlight the imagination and creativity of our professionally-trained youth performers.
Westport Country Playhouse kicks off its 2012 Family Festivities Series with a new twist on classic fairytales, "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," on Sunday, January 29, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18. Birthday party rental facilities may be scheduled in advance. Pre-show children's activities begin one hour before each performance.
Westport Country Playhouse kicks off its 2012 Family Festivities Series with a new twist on classic fairytales, "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," on Sunday, January 29, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18. Birthday party rental facilities may be scheduled in advance. Pre-show children's activities begin one hour before each performance.
Victoria Theatre Association Announces the 2012 PNC Family Series presentation of THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES February 4th & 5th at 1p.m. and 3:30p.m. in the historic Victoria Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, via phone 937.228.3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales, a popular children's story based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, will be performed on stage at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM.