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TDF Guide to Family Friendly Live Performances

 

Theatre is by nature a group activity, and what better group to enjoy it with than your family? But how can you tell which shows are best for all ages, both in terms of subject matter and in terms of ticket prices? To help you choose wisely, TDF offers this regularly updated list of productions perfect for the whole family.

ATTENTION PARENTS:
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THE ADVENTURES OF MAYA THE BEE

Saturdays @ 10:30 am thru May 18th

The new revamped production of Maya the Bee, back after its first successful run at Culture Project, will feature the same story of the rebellious little bee who flies from the hive in search of adventure and encounters her own heroism. The production will feature a sparkling new set and props by Joe Silovsky and the original dazzling array of puppets from Poland, as well as new staging by Will Pomerantz to the glorious jazz-themed score by Nancy Harrow.

 


 

ANNIE

LEAPIN' LIZARDS! It's an all-new production of one of the most acclaimed musicals of the past 35 years!

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. And now, alongside her signature pal dog, Sandy, she's set her sights on making us grin from ear to ear as she inspires a whole new millennium.

Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, ANNIE - with Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, and Book by Thomas Meehan - makes its triumphant return to Broadway in a brand new production from Tony, Drama Desk and Pulitzer Prize-winning Director James Lapine and an A-list creative team.

 

 


BAMfamily

Mur-Mur  (The Wall)

Saturday May 18th @ 11am & 3pm

In this remarkable work of acrobatic choreography from Canada, children learn the universal language of movement. Mur-Mur (The Wall) reveals a world of humor, innocence, and discovery through the story of friendship among five characters: two teenage couples and a pesky younger brother. Keeping dialogue to a minimum, the artists use soaring gymnastics and air-bound choreography to express a range of emotions.

Ages 8 - 12


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

February 10th - June 4th

There once was a young girl named Beauty who didn’t seem to fit in. Her nose was always stuck in a book and unlike her sisters; she wasn’t looking for a Prince Charming to rescue her. What she wanted was adventure and that’s just what she found. In order to settle her father’s debt, she goes to live in a magical castle with a mysterious beast. What she discovers is her true self, friendship and the meaning of love.

This adaptation, based on the original book by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont, is filled with charming musical numbers, delightful dancing, endearing and amusing characters, wonder and magic. Guaranteed to thrill and warm the hearts of children ages 3 to 103.

 


THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! in Family Matters the Musical

Adapted from the classic children's books by Stan and Jan Berenstain and approved by the authors themselves, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical brings everyone's favorite bear family to musical life. As always, Bear Country is not without its complications: Papa Bear can't stop eating junk food, Brother Bear's grades are slipping, and Sister Bear still has a lot to learn about talking to strangers. Thankfully, we can always depend on Mama Bear and her loving patience to help set things right.


BIG APPLE CIRCUS: LEGENDARIUM

May 19th - June 16th in Cunningham Park - Fresh Meadows, Queens

Enter the intimate Big Top circus of years gone by, where the World's Greatest Circus Artists perform spectacular feats and no one sits more than 50 feet from the ring! See the hijinks of hilarious clowns, magnificent horses and playful pooches, soaring aerialists, flawless jugglers, astounding acrobats and a contortionist with a backbone flexible as an archer's bow! With an affable Ringmaster as your guide, watch as an amazing inventor spins in a giant steel hoop and a fearless finambulist astonishes the onlooker!


 

BLUE MAN GROUP

"Tubes" has become a cult sensation, with audiences pouring in from all over the world and sold out performances every night of the week. "Tubes is a potpourri of physical stunts, visual gags, art commentary, audience participation and all-out sensory assault" as described by TIME Magazine. Blue Man is a curious, gentle being from inner space who wants to "blesh" with the audience through sound and color. Blue Man Group is backed up musically by a three piece band.
For ages 6 years and up.

 


 

CARNEGIE HALL FAMILY CONCERTS

This diverse and educational weekend concert series is designed to give children and their families the opportunity to attend interactive and educational live performances at Carnegie Hall. Tickets start at $9.

Concert Series resumes Sunday November 17th with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus

 


DOTTY DOT!

Dotty Dot: A New Children's Musical! depicts a day in the life of a very bossy little girl and her gang of quirky friends as they adventure to put on a play (which Dotty will OBVIOUSLY direct)!

However, when Dotty gets too bossy and her mother forces her to come inside, will the neighborhood kids be able to work together to save the show?

As Dotty learns the true meaning of friendship, kids young and old will celebrate this hilarious new musical. Filled with memorable songs, colorful characters and valuable lessons, Dotty Dot is a surefire delight for all ages!

every other Saturday @ 2 pm

 


FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL

Saturdays @ 1:30 pm & Sunday 12 pm

Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted?

 


 

THE FANTASTICKS

This beloved musical love story features music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones. Jones also directs THE FANTASTICKS, which was originally directed by Word Baker. A young boy and girl fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stray from one another. Will their separation provide a deeper appreciation for the love they once shared or create a permanent gulf between them?

Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones' beloved score features such classic tunes as "Try To Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain," "Much More," and "I Can See It."


GALLI'S FAIRYTALE THEATER


SLEEPING BEAUTY

Saturday & Sundays in May @ 2 pm

An uplifting remake of the original Grimm story. A witty king and his queen intentionally forget to invite the Thirteenth fairy to their first born daughter’s Rose birthday celebrations. As a result the wicked witch curses the princess and her kingdom with a hundred-year sleep and only the “right” prince can awaken her again.

All Ages.



GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW:

Hailed by David Letterman of The Late Show, as "The Greatest Bubble Artist in the World", Fan Yang holds the Guinness World records for the biggest bubble ever blown.
For ages 3 years and up.

 


GEPPETTO

June 13th - 30th

Gepetto, aka “G”, and his puppet companions Omino and Donina are the main characters.

The inspiration for Geppetto was co-producer Carlo’s, explaining: “I am not physically disabled and have been a dancer for most of my life. The very idea of losing a limb was horrific to me, which is why I was totally awe struck when I heard Hugh Herr, a double amputee, say that he feels fortunate that he is very different from those of us with feet of flesh. His feet (he has 20 interchangeable pairs) can already do some individual tasks (mountain climb, swim) more efficiently than our flesh feet can. He knows that he can look forward to having feet that will only get better and more versatile, while my flesh feet will age, get less agile and less able.

Ages 8+


PEANUTS

Saturdays - April 27th - June 15th

Sunday Shows 5/12 & 6/9

If ever there is an iconic comic strip, it is Peanuts. What began in the funny pages in 1950 has developed into an enduring classic. Whether you're persnickety like Lucy, a philosopher like Linus, a joyous Flying Ace like Snoopy, or a lovable underdog like Charlie Brown, there is something to touch your heart or make you laugh in Peanuts.

 


GOODNIGHT MOON

June 1st - July 14th

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—he says goodnight.

In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

 


THE GREATEST PIRATE STORY (N)EVER TOLD

June 10th - 20th

Captain Martin's crew have decided to give up pirating and go into the theatre! But with a script torn asunder, the crew is forced to improvise their show as it unfolds, based upon their audience's suggestions! Crazy characters, piratical antics, and rousing musical numbers abound in this interactive pirate's tale!

 


HOLLOW

A heart-breaking triangle, a heart-racing chase - a mystery unsolved for centuries - the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Careless lovers taunt a fragile man with a treacherous dance that spins out of control. One man will triumph and both men will lose, several will squander their souls. Dark secrets lurk in the Hollow, echo through the woods and drive men mad. The crush of their steps as they run from the truth is deafened by their pounding hearts. Reckless they race although keenly aware that one false stride may lose them their head.

What happens in the Hollow, stays in the Hollow -

appropriate for ages 10 & up


HONESTLY ABE: A NEW MUSICAL

Fridays @ 2 pm & Sundays @ 11 am

Set in Indiana in the late 1820s, and based on historical fact, Honestly Abe presents the young Abe Lincoln as a lanky, pranksterous boy who loves to read and who can tell a yarn with the best of them. Close to both his mother and sister, while never quite seeing eye-to-eye with his father, Abe dreams of the day he can quit the family farm, leave his life of "rail-splitting" in the past and become a riverboat pilot. However family tragedies, a desire for revenge and the advice of a close friend will cause him to change his plans, setting him on the path toward the law and politics, but not before leaving someone very special behind.

Featuring a five-piece onstage band.

 


THE JUMPIN' JUNIPER SHOW

Experience the exhilarating energy of Jumpin' Juniper as she hosts an interactive hour of story, song, film, or dance. Immerse yourself in the excitement of high-quality live performances by celebrated guest artists.

The hour-long monthly performances start at 11:00 am. A well-equipped play room is available in conjunction with the performance. Children and caregivers are free to take a break and return to the show at any time. The playroom then remains open until 1:00 pm.

 


LA MAMA FOR KIDS

Perry Lung - Mindful Music

Saturday June 8th  @ 11 am

An opportunity for the entire family to engage in creative fun! A family fun workshop on the Zen concept of mindful music. Using the Japanese shakuhachi bamboo flute, temple gongs and storytelling, kids of all ages play theatrical games and craft a take home musical instrument!

Perry Yung is a founding member of the SLANT Performance group, a shakuhachi maker and a member of La MaMa’s Great Jones Repertory Company since 1994. As a resident theater company of La Mama E.T.C, SLANT created 8 original critically acclaimed, multi-cultural themed productions and toured across America and to the the Former Yugoslavia.

 



THE LION KING

Disney's adaptation of its popular animated movie is featuring life-size puppets, exotic masks, and costumes. Directed by Julie Taymor, music by Elton John and Tim Rice. The show follows the adventures of the royal lion cub Simba, and his quest to grow up and learn what it means to be a king.

For ages 6 years and up.


THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

The new Off-Broadway Family Theatre presents its inaugural production of C.S. Lewis' well loved tale The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

In this inventive and highly theatrical adaptation, two actors give a tour-de-force performance that's sure to delight children and adults alike.  Through the magic of theatre, Peter and Lucy take you to Narnia, where the White Witch has cast a spell that  makes it eternally winter but never Christmas.  They meet Mr. Tumnus the faun and conspire with talking animals to save Narnia.  Come face to face with Aslan the Great Lion and cheer as Peter, Susan , Lucy and Edmund courageously battle the forces of evil and discover that Love is the deepest magic of all.  Dramatized by le Clanche du Rand, directed by Julia Beardsley O'Brien, and starring Andrew Fortman and Erin Layton.


THE LITTLE MERMAID

May 29th - June 8th

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson's most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it's a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time—or all over again!


THE LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY

 

 

 

Concert Season Resumes on October 19th 2013

 

 


MATILDA

Winner of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical, Matilda the Musical is more than a show, it’s a phenomenon.

Based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny.

 


MI BEBE ES UN HEROE

There was once a prince named Azulito, who along with his beloved Princess Perlita, happily awaits the arrival of their first baby. Not only are they happy because of this, but also because they just bought the fastest horse in the world, 'Lightning'. Unfortunately not all is happiness because the villainous and mischievous Cuchiflín, along with his pet snake Serpentine, plan to steal the Prince's baby. With the help of the children in the audience, the baby thwarts Cuchiflín's attempt, making him and the children the heroes of this tale. 

Presented in Spanish only

 


THE NEW VICTORY THEATRE

The New Victory--New York City's first and only full-time theater dedicated to young people. the New Victory is committed to creating ever-widening avenues of opportunity for young people, their families and teachers to grow professionally and personally through the arts.

RHAW

May 17th - 26th

Urban dance guru and Alvin Ailey Award recipient Rennie Harris (Legends of Hip-Hop, New Vic 2004, 2006; Puremovement, New Vic 1999) puts a hot new spin on the coolest moves around, delivering street dance with spirit and straight up Philly soul in Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works. With music as diverse as its dance styles, RHAW features a youthful company of nine sensational dancers who pop and lock, b-boy and boogaloo to create funky, upbeat depictions of city life, young love and growing up. Awesome alert: there's an ode to The King of Pop that would do MJ proud.  Ages 6+

THE GIRL WHO FORGOT TO SING BADLY

May 31st - June 9th

Peggy and her parents are packers. They pack fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even the longest word in the dictionary into a single breath. They pack a lot into every day. But, one day, when the phone stops ringing and the jobs stop coming, the real adventure begins. Storyteller extraordinaire Louis Lovett single-handedly guides us through every epic high and lowly low, switching seamlessly from hero to villain and man to mouse. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer and directed by Lynne Parker, THE GIRL WHO FORGOT TO SING BADLY is a fantastical yarn about a young heroine with the voice of an angel (an angel who can't sing at all) who knows it's up to her to save the day and rescue her entire city. A “truly humorous, emotive and explosively creative piece of drama” (Herald Scotland), this winsome production hits one heck of a high note. Ages 7+


NEWSIES  The MUSICAL

Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged 'newsies,' who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what's right.

Newsies is inspired by the real-life 'Newsboy Strike of 1899,' when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway newsies on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers

 


NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS

Each season, the Young People's Concerts take a different approach to explore fundamental musical concepts and the cultural history of classical music. Over the four-concert series, children discover pieces from the entire repertory down to the newest works, while experiencing the inner workings of a major orchestra in a captivating, multimedia format.

Young People’s Concert 2012–13: Music with an Accent
The world of music is endlessly varied, every culture developing its unique sounds. This season, we explore how composers have expressed their cultures through the orchestra

WORLD'S FAIR

Saturday May 25th @ 2 pm

Festival music from around the globe stirs us in different ways. How do sounds particular to a certain place, inspire people of all times and places? Music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Copland, Respighi, and more.

 


NEW YORK CITY BALLET FAMILY SATURDAYS

Saturday morning presentations designed especially for family audiences. Featuring short works and excerpts from New York City Ballet's diverse repertory, NYCB artists guide you through the program, offering insights on the music and choreography. These performances are the perfect introduction to New York City Ballet and the world of classical dance! Appropriate for families with children ages 5 and older

Saturday May 18th @ 11 am

Join us for this Saturday morning presentation celebrating the closing weekend of New York City Ballet's American Music Festival. NYCB artists will guide you through excerpts from the works onstage this spring, offering insights into the company's vibrant and varied repertory featuring American music. Hosted by Soloist Justin Peck.

 


OLD HATS

through JUNE 9th

Bill Irwin reunites with fellow clown David Shiner for a new work combining their inimitable magic, slapstick, and hilarity.

Using music, technology, and movement, plus other tricks up their sleeves, Irwin and Shiner create another wild and remarkable outing of theatre for a new generation of audiences.

Signature is proud to present this dynamic duo’s first collaboration since the smash Broadway hit FOOL MOON.

with music by & featuring Nellie McKay


OPERA FOR KIDS: L'ELISIR d'AMORE

Saturday May 18th @ 11 am & 2 pm & Sunday May 19th @ 11 am

Mr. Capasso introduces children to the fundamentals of opera and each of the selected scenes is sung by Dicapo’s Resident Artists in costume and with sets to the accompaniment of a piano. Either before the performance or between key events Mr. Capasso elucidates the plot, hints at the complexities of the theatre’s stagecraft, and fires children’s imagination with a taste of grit and magic. The secret to the success of these presentations lays in the fact that Mr. Capasso and his performers never resort to over-simplification

After each performance the children participate in a lively exchange with the singers and crew and are able to ask questions about what they’ve just seen and how things get done. The company’s highly popular one-hour “Opera for Kids” presentations, led with great flair by Mr. Capasso, are aimed at children four years old and up.


PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN'S THEATRE


SEUSSICAL

Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10AM
Theatreworks USA

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz, and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks' largest-scale productions to date! Ages 4 & up


 

 

PERCUSSION PEOPLE

Come as the group takes you on a journey through the family of percussion instruments. Remember a percussion instrument is anything you can Scrape! Shake! or Strike! to produce a sound. The group will play a variety of traditional percussion instruments such as marimba, xylophone, rope drum, drumset, bongos and djembe just to name a few.

In addition, the group will play some not so standard percussion instruments - so beware! This interactive family concert includes an instrument building workshop prior to the concert where audience members not only enjoy the music but help to create it. The group of rebel-rousing musicians led by music director Michael Sgouros includes 11 year-old percussionist Emily Sgouros.  

Instrument building workshop at 10:30am


PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

A wildly theatrical, hilarious and innovative retelling of how a miserable orphan came to be The Boy Who Never Grew Up, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER upends the century-old legend of Peter Pan.

Based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is directed by Tony Award® winner Roger Rees (Nicholas Nickleby) and Tony Award® nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Pee-wee Herman Show) and written by Tony Award® nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys).

A dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters using their enormous talent, ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination.

Suggested for ages 10 & above

 


PIGGY NATION - THE MUSICAL

@ the Snapple Theatre Center

Saturdays @ 11am & 5pm & Sundays @ 11am

During the design process of the children’s book Piggy Nation A Day At Work With Dad, author Richard Rosser began reading his book to elementary school classes, which led to performing assemblies for large groups of students. The kids responded so positively that it inspired Rosser to adapt the story into a full-length musical with twelve songs and a cast of twenty. Expanding on the children’s book, he added elements of romance and treachery. With composer Alec Wells (theoutsidejoke.com), the two crafted a musical richly layered with Blues, Zydeco, Rock, Rap and Gospel influences.  Full of lessons in thoughtfulness and consideration, it's an hour-long musical perfect for kids ages

Ages 3-10 and their parents and grandparents.


PINKALICIOUS

 

April 6th - August 31st   Saturdays @ 1:30 pm

Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament

 


PIRATE PETE'S PARROT

In the tradition of the wildly popular English pantomime shows (first produced in the 1700's and still popular today), Pirate Pete's Parrot promises music, mischief, and a boatload of laughs for both children and adults.

The play revolves around Pirate Pete, a lovable rogue on a mission to find his beloved runaway parrot, Polly (who prefers pancakes to boring old birdseed). Upon setting out, Pete decides it can't hurt to pick up some buried treasure as well, to help make the month's rent. Armed with an endearing crew of misfits like Jolly Roger (the insufferably happy second mate) and Miroslav, the Czech mate (get it?), Pete embarks on a journey complete with songs, sword fights, and plenty of audience interaction.

every other Saturday @ 2 pm

 


PRINCESS PARTICULAR

May 25th - August 17th

hat it's like to be a princess.... then decide you want to do something different!

PRINCESS PARTICULAR DOES!

Princess Particular is off her food, all she can think about is her latest scheme to become a ballerina. Her Mom and Dad, King Loadsadough and Queen Bea want her to focus on her Princess duties. Luckily her four maids and the Chancellor and LAdy in Waiting are on hand to help make her dream come true! See this littlest royal fusspot and all her family and friends in this brand new musical.


PUPPETWORKS , INC.

Pinocchio
Collodi's adventures of an Italian Marionette
with an original song score adapted byNicolas Coppola
(suggested for ages 3 and up)

April 6th - August 18th

Saturdays & Sundays @ 12:30 & 2:30 pm


THE QUANTUM EYE: MAGIC AND MENTALISM SHOW

THE QUANTUM EYE is Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and humor blend with the audience to make for a unique performance every time. Join Sam on a journey past the limits of possibility in a show that you will never forget. Magician and Mentalist Sam Eaton has been dazzling New York audiences with his show since 2006, making it the longest-running one-man Off-Broadway magic show in New York.


QUEEN MARLENE'S TOY THEATRE

Follow Queen Marlene of the Toy Museum as she tells the tale of toys from America's past and around the world only to be tricked by Raggedy, the Toy Museum's largest doll, as Raggedy creates mischievous and silly fun! 
See hundreds of old toys from the 1880s-1980s including classic favorites such as Howdy Doody, Shirley Temple, Raggedy Ann, Toy Soldiers, Blocks to Beanie Babies just to name a few. 

Perfect for ages 4 years old and up, and for adults who are still young at heart. The show is interactive, engaging and educational.

 


RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA

Four-time Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane’s (Sister Act, Xanadu) delightfully romantic and hilarious take on the ultimate makeover story features all the classic elements you remember—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago" in this outrageously fun Broadway musical for dreamers of all ages.

And not to worry... you'll be home well before the stroke of midnight!

Appropiate 5+ (children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre)


ROULETTE KIDS

Roulette’s educational programming is designed to create dynamic events and workshops that give youth and families the chance to interact with innovative, professional composers, choreographers, and musicians of a variety of genres to foster a new generation of artists and creative minds.

Saturday May 11th @ 1 pm

Brooklyn Phil Youth Orchestra Concert

The recently formed Brooklyn Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) joins Roulette Kids on Saturday, May 1 for their very first concert! Kids – and adults – of all ages are invited to hear the BPYO, led by Music Director Nicole Federici and featuring guest artist Jason Kao Hwang, as they perform select movements from violin virtuoso Heinrich Biber's Battalia a 10, a special world premiere commission from composer Jason Kao Hwang, and Butch Morris' Nowhere Ever After.

Call to Reserve Your Spot Today (917) 267-0365 or email amanda@roulette.org
$5 Kids and Adults Sliding Scale.


RUMPLE WHO?

Saturdays & Sundays through May 12th @ 1:30 pm

A delightful children's musical that has played at our theatre for over 15 years. "Rumple Who?" is a musical adaptation of the famous fairytale, Rumplestiltskin.

Ages 5+


THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE SWEDISH COTTAGE

Created and directed by celebrated puppeteers Tom Lee and Matthew Acheson, The Secret History of the Swedish Cottage chronicles the wonderful and impossible journey of a little Swedish cottage that travels from Europe to America and grows up to be the puppet theater that so many have come to know and love.

Chronicling the cottage from its creation in the forests of Sweden, and through its tumultuous travels to its current home in Central Park in 1877, join a cast of gnomes, sea creatures, and others as they come together to tell this extraordinary fairy tale inspired by the real history of the 136-year-old Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.

 


SING HARLEM SING!

Sing Harlem Sing! is a musical from the creators of Mama I Want to Sing! Set in a happening Harlem nightspot from back in the day, it celebrates the soul-stirring power, energy and enthusiasm of the human voice. The play presents a soulful score including gospel, R&B, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. You’ll enjoy music from Saturday night and Sunday morning.

 

 


SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

June 8th - 23rd

Saturdays @ 2 pm & Sundays @ 11am

This humorous and enchanting musical brings the classic story to life with delightful songs and dancing


SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK

Inspired by over 40 years of Marvel comic books, the show follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside down when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. This bullied science-geek suddenly endowed with incredible powers soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility as villains put both his physical strength and strength of character to the test.

 


STOMP
The international percussion sensation that arrived at New York's Orpheum Theatre continues its phenomenal run. A high-energy, percussive symphony, coupled with dance, played entirely on non-traditional instruments, such as garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks.
For ages 8 years and up.

 



 

STORY PIRATES

While many children's theater troupes tell stories to children, The Story Pirates believe that every child has a story to tell. This New York City arts education organization exists entirely because of kids. The group of professional actors, improv comedians and teaching artists uses stories written by elementary students as source material for outrageous, over-the-top, side-splitting musical plays. Adding songs, props, music videos and puppets, they bring to life on stage what children scribble down on paper.

At a typical Story Pirates show, story topics run the gamut, from kung-fu ninja babies fighting crime to the eternal love between the devil and a guy she meets at Starbucks. It's a world where cats sometimes fly and Tickle Monsters have been known to take over the world.

At the end of every sold out show, the entire audience is treated to free ice cream and cookies!


SYMPHONY SPACE FAMILY SERIES

JUST KIDDING: Saturday-morning multi-art series for children
For age 4 and older.

Series Resumes in September 2013

 

 

 


TADA YOUTH THEATER

ADVENTURES OF EZRA JACK KEATS

April 19th - May 19th

Apt. 3

Adaptation by Davidson Lloyd
Music by Andrew Markus
A dance-theater piece where the sound of harmonica music somewhere behind closed doors sends Sam and Ben snooping through their tenement halls.

Maggie and the Pirate

Book and Lyrics by Winnie Holzman
Music by David Evans
Maggies pet cricket has gone missing and all that is left is a note saying: THE PIRATE WAS HERE! Featuring TADA! favorite "The Pirate Song".

 


TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS FAMILY SERIES

JUNIE B. JONES

Sunday May 19th @ 3:00 pm

This musical is based on Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones book series. Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and various other first-grade angst-ridden situations.

Ages 4 through 8

CLICK CLACK MOO

Saturday June 1st @ 1:30 pm

A hilariously “moo-ving” new musical about compromise, based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. “Udderly fabulous! Given Theatreworks USA’s track record of turning classic kids’ lit into magical musicals, CLICK, CLACK, MOO just reaffirms their reputation,” extols Time Out New York Kids. Ages 5 through 8.


WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN

Come take an unforgettable journey through the unpredictable streets of New York City and the even more unpredictable mind of a young teenager. 

Treading an exciting line between musical theater and concert, 'What I'm Failing
to Learn' features award winning 14 year old singer/songwriter Schuyler Iona
Press and a cast of phenomenal musicians and dancers.

Recommended for Ages 10+


 

WICKED

Wicked is a musical based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It takes place in the Land of Oz, and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived. Elphaba, a smart, good-hearted, but misunderstood young woman will green skin, meets the pretty, popular, but snobbish Galinda at school. They become friends, and go on a journey together that takes them to the Emerald City, where they meet the somewhat corrupt Wizard of Oz, and eventually forces them to take different paths in adult life. Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, while Galinda becomes Glinda, good witch and ally to the Wizard.