Family performances are recommended for ages 4 and up. Advance reservations are highly recommended as many performances sell out up to a year in advance.

Current Performances

Family Cinderella Della Circus Adapted by Jon Ludwig of the Center (Creator of Avanti, Da Vinci! and Beauty & the Beast) April 10 – June 22, 2008 Cinderella is head over heels but not in love…yet. She is a high-flying circus artiste working for a cruel Ringmaster and her jealous daughters who won't let Cinderella perform her incredible acrobatic maneuvers. Instead, she must cook and clean for them. But this doesn't stop her from practicing in the moonlight where her gentle spirit shines. More > or

Upcoming Performances
2008-09 Season

SummerFest The Dragon King By Tanglewood Marionettes, Ware, MA June 24 - July 13, 2008 This underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore begins when a wise grandmother journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek answers from the Dragon King. A terrible drought has taken over the land, and she is determined to find out why the Dragon King is holding back the precious rains. More > or

SummerFest The Bremen Town Musicians By Crabgrass Puppet Theatre, Halifax, VT July 15 - 27, 2008 Join us on a madcap musical journey from the farm to the big city and back again when three old farm animals plan to win the Bremen Town Musicians contest and prove they can still be of use. They don’t sound so great individually, but when they combine their talents, look out Hollywood! More > or

SummerFest Sleeping Beauty By Paul Mesner Puppets, Kansas City, MO July 29 - August 10, 2008 Master storyteller Paul Mesner entertains audiences of all ages with his delightful, high-energy brand of puppet theater. His quirky re-telling of this timeless classic features a fortune-telling frog, a tuneful royal trumpeter and two finicky chefs. More > or

Family The Ugly Duckling Adapted and directed by Michael Haverty August 15 - September 14, 2008 (Friday-Sunday ONLY) Everyone thinks this duckling is…different. Some might even call him…ugly. But he doesn’t feel ugly! Join the little duckling as he undertakes a difficult but enlightening journey through the seasons, exploring the big world of the pond, and meeting a cast of colorful pond creatures along the way. More > or

Family La Cucarachita Martina (Martina, the Little Roach) By Teatro SEA (Sociedad Educativa de las Artes/Society of the Educational Arts), New York, NY September 18-28, 2008 Last year’s smash hit is back by popular demand! This well-known tale from Puerto Rico and Cuba, told in Spanish and English, is transformed into a Latino rock’n’roll musical that will have you laughing, singing and loving Martina! More > or

Family Brer Rabbit & Friends Adapted by Jon Ludwig Directed by Clint Thornton September 30 - December 7, 2008 Heyo and Welcome! Five country cousins fill the stage with live music and delightful stories about Brer Rabbit and friends. Brains beat brawn when Brer Bear, Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit, Sister Mud Turtle and Sister Bird find themselves in a briar patch of trouble. More > or

Family Sam the Lovesick Snowman By Jon Ludwig, creator of Beauty & the Beast November 18, 2008 - January 4, 2009 How does Sam the Snowman become so lovesick? He falls in love with a stove! The story begins when Sam meets the family dog. The dog has been kicked outdoors and as he shivers in the cold weather he tells Sam all about the warm stove inside the house. Sam can’t help but be smitten! More > or

Family Weather Rocks! By Jon Ludwig, creator of Duke Ellington's Cat January 6 - March 22, 2009 Open the flood gates on the mysteries of Mother Nature with an original musical filled with cool facts about rain, snow, twisters, sunshine and more! From a newsroom in the clouds, four energetic meteorologists tell us all about the weather with an array of songs ranging from sunny melodies to hard-rocking grunge. More > or

Family Jack & the Beanstalk By Jim Napolitano, North Haven, CT February 17 - March 1, 2009 Poor Jack! All he wanted to do was help his family, but instead, he managed to set a giant on the loose! This classic Appalachian folktale of a cattle sale gone wrong is performed in four parts by solo-puppeteer Jim Napolitano. More > or

Family Old Man and the Monkeys & other Chinese Tales By Dragon Art Studio, Tigard, OR March 3 - 15, 2009 Dragon Art Studio, one of the only professional Chinese Puppet Theaters in the U.S., brings a breath-taking show to the Center’s stage. Chinese Tales blends traditional and not-so-traditional Chinese folk tales with elegance, humor and music to create a beautiful theatrical event. More > or

Family Stellaluna By Tears of Joy Theatre, Portland, OR March 24 - April 12, 2009 Poor Stellaluna. She is a baby fruit bat who loses her way only to find herself in a nest full of baby birds! Stellaluna tries to adapt to her new environment, but everything is so different! Based on the book by Janell Cannon, this show tells a timeless story about trying to fit in and eventually finding your true self. More > or

Family The Little Mermaid By Jon Ludwig, creator of Cinderella Della Circus April 14 - June 21, 2009 Flap your flippers and get ready to go under the waves in this spectacular new adaptation of The Little Mermaid. When the youngest daughter of the Sea King turns 15, she is given permission to rise to the surface. Here she saves a human Prince from a terrible storm and falls in love. Her only chance to win his heart is to make a deal with an evil Sea Hag. More > or

2007-08 Season sponsored in part by:


2007-08 Family Series co-sponsored by:


 Back to Top


2008-09 Season sponsored in part by:


2008-09 Family Series co-sponsored by:


 Back to Top