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Balboa Park Puppet Theater Presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK & More

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Showtimes- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am & 11:30am Saturday/Sunday 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm

December 30th to January 3rd
Holiday Shows 2 Shows
New Years Eve and New Year's Day
10am & 11:30am

"Big Joe" presents his favorite story of a young man named Jack, who does not seem to fit in anywhere. Jack will climb the beanstalk to take back his father's treasure, which the Giant has stolen. Will Jack get the treasure back or will Jack turn into a Jackburger?
Hand Puppets
Big Joe Productions

January 6th - January 10th
"The Rabbit in the Moon"

A tricky rabbit gets the best of the wiley coyote in this traditional mexican folktale.
Grades
K - 3
Gaston Morineau, Gaston's Puppets


TWO WEEKS!
JANUARY 13TH TO JANUARY 17TH AND JANAURY 20TH TO JANUARY 24TH

THE REALLY HOT JUNGLE SHOW

Aesop's Fable

The Lion and the Mouse and an African Tale

Who's in Rabbit's House? told with hand puppets.

Puppet Express

JANUARY 27th to JANUARY 31st

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (and other stories)
Three fast moving stories make this the perfect show for pre-school.
But adults will smile when the young audience members react to the special effects and Big Joe's joke. Storytelling, Hand Puppets and Shadow Puppets Special effects and audience interaction enhance these stories.
Pre K - 3
Big Joe Productions

February 3rd to February 7th and February 10th to February 14th
Chu Chu the Dragon

The Red Dragon is a thief that steals a precious pearl from Mother Chin.
Which of her brave sons will bring back the pearl?
Inspired by two Asian folktales.
Hand Puppets
Pre K - 5 Millie Paterson, Weaver's Tales

 

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Lead Performer in a Musical - Top 3
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23.3% of votes
2. Joshua Henry - Ragtime
16.3% of votes
3. Sam Tutty - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
11% of votes

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