The Children's Theatre News

Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents three exciting Special Events for Charlotte audiences this November.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players explore what it is like to adjust to life in a strange new country in 'New Kid' (October 23-31).

Four years ago, audiences were first introduced to the zany on-air personalities of the 50's radio station WWOB

This past Sunday, Bruce Weber penned a big review of Tiny Kushner in the new Bay Area section now appearing in West Coast editions of the Times.

Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Presents HOLES Based on the Award-winning Children's Book by Louis Sachar

Annex Theatre presents my dear Lewis, written and performed by Kyle Loven. Join us Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November 3rd through the 18th and venture into a world of objects, puppets, and music.

Due to enthusiastic demand, Children's Theatre of Charlotte is delighted to announce added performances to the run of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast'. Children's Theatre's original staging of this classic story brings the beloved characters and songs of Disney's hit movie to life.

Learn the creative process and get a glimpse behind the scenes of Performance Network Theatre's production of Robert Hewett's stunning one-woman show, THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD on October 25, 2009 at 4:15pm, following the 2pm matinee performance.

In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons, Performance Network Theatre announces two additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett's THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD.

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents the world premiere of Bert & Ernie, Goodnight! September 8 through October 25.

The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

Due to enthusiastic demand, Children's Theatre of Charlotte is delighted to announce added performances to the run of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast'. Children's Theatre's original staging of this classic story brings the beloved characters and songs of Disney's hit movie to life.

Based on the beloved book by Janelle Cannon, Stellaluna tells the tale of a baby bat whose life is flitting along right on schedule--until an owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her loving grasp.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players explore what it is like to adjust to life in a strange new country in 'New Kid' (October 23-31).

Due to enthusiastic demand, Children's Theatre of Charlotte is delighted to announce added performances to the run of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast'. Children's Theatre's original staging of this classic story brings the beloved characters and songs of Disney's hit movie to life.

TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

'Celebrating the world we share' is the theme for the first International Children's Festival to be held at PlayhouseSquare May 3-8, 2010. Presented by the Community Engagement & Education Department, the International Children's Festival will be a fun and interactive experience featuring performances, workshops, exhibits and a Global Village.

Due to enthusiastic demand, Children's Theatre of Charlotte is delighted to announce added performances to the run of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast'. Children's Theatre's original staging of this classic story brings the beloved characters and songs of Disney's hit movie to life.

TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

Upon returning from MN & IA where I performed a couple of weddings, preached at a friend's ordination, and caught a matinee of the National Tour of 'Wicked,' the Central Coast was hammered by a storm that dropped several inches of rain, leaving thousands of households without power (erego the late posting this week). However - the shows must go on ... and so they shall!