Family-Friendly Theater & Musical Performances
The Puppet Showplace Theatre in Brookline offers puppet shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and weekends. Find a complete schedule of May's titles below.
Riverdance. The Mullins Center, Amherst. May 21-23. 7 p.m. The acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song, and dance features an international company that has touched the hearts of millions around the world. mullinscenter.com.
Sleeping Beauty. Once Upon a Time Theatre, The Lyric Stage Company of Boston , 140 Clarendon St. (at Stuart St.) (YWCA Building) 2nd floor, Boston. Sleeping Beauty: May 12, 13, & 20. 11 a.m. Imaginative, participatory theatre for children ages 2-8. $8pp, Under 2 free. 617-585-5678. lyricstage.com.
Winnie-the-Pooh. Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston. Ends May 13. Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. 617-879-2300, tickets@wheelock.edu, or www.wheelock.edu/wft.
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Brookline Music School in partnership with Northeastern University at the University's Blackman Theatre, Boston. May 19, 7:30 p.m. & May 20, 2 p.m. $15- $75. 617-27704593 or bmsmusic.org.
Cirque du Soleil - Delirium. TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. June 29 & 30. Ticketmaster: 617-931-2000.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour. TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. Tickets on sale now for Feb. 2008 performances. The one and only live fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel original movie High School Musical and this summer's highly anticipated High School Musical 2. $21.50 - $76.50. 617-931-2000.
Puppet Shows. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Tot Shows: Wed. & Thurs, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-6. 5/2 & 3: The Hungry Caterpillar & Other Tales; 5/9 & 10: The Frog Prince; 5/16 & 17: The Kingdom of Riddles; 5/23 & 24: Cinderella, A Woodland Fairy. Weekend Shows: Sat. & Sun., 1 & 3 p.m., Ages vary 3-10. 4/1:It's the Wolf!; 4/6 & 7: Puss in Boots; 4/14 & 15: Jack and the Beanstalk. School Vacation Shows: 5/5 & 6: The Lazy Fox and Other Tales; 5/12: Raccoon Tales; 5/19 & 20: Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimy; 5/26 & 27: The Case of the Missing Woodpile. All shows $9.50pp. Prepaid reservations recommended. 617-731-6400. puppetshowplace.org.
Sleeping Beauty. Coolidge Corner Theater, Harvard St., Brookline. May 5 & 12. 10:30 a.m. Performed by Makeshift Theatre. A$10, C$8. coolidge.org/kids.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Drawbridge Puppet Theater, 1335 Mass. Ave., Lunenburg. Ages 3+. Saturdays at 10 & 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. $5. 800-401-3694. drawbridgepuppets.com.
Peter Pan. Firehouse Family Series, The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport. May 18: Duffle Bag Theatre's presentation of Peter Pan. A$10, C$8. Tickets: 978-462-7336 or firehouse.org.
"Sing, New England, Ring" Spring Concert. Rogers Center for the Arts, 315 Tpke St., North Andover. Sat., May 12, 7:30 p.m. The Back Bay Ringers will perform classics including patriotic American standards and showcase musical gems from New England composers.A$14, St.$8. 978-837-5461. treblechorus.com. backbayringers.org.
The Barber of Seville for Kids and Families. Casey Theatre at Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., in Weston on Sun., May 6 at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Geared for grades 2-7, this abridged version tells the story of the legendary barber Figaro who uses every trick in the book to free the lovely Rosina from the clutches of crotchety Dr. Bartolo and unite her with the dashing Count Almaviva. One-hour performances are a perfect way to introduce children to opera. Performed in English and fully staged with sets, costumes, BLO's live orchestra, and lights. A$18, C$12. 617-542-6772. blo.org.
Circus Smirkus. Tickets go on sale for shows in May. July 13 & 14 at Tinkham Park, Wilbraham. 4 shows: 2 & 7 p.m.; July 19, 20, 21 & 22 at Elm Bank Horticultural Center, Wellesley. 8 shows: 2 & 7 p.m. on Thursday & Saturday, 12 & 7 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. on Sunday; July 23, 24 & 25 at Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich. 5 shows: 7 p.m. Monday, 2 & 7 p.m. on Tuesday & Wednesday. ; July 27, 28, & 29 at Martha's Vineyard, Location TBD. 6 shows: 12 & 5 p.m. - Fri.day, Saturday & Sunday; July 31 & Aug. 1at Beachmont School, 15 Everard Rd., Revere. 4 shows: 1 & 7 p.m. on Tuesday. & Wednesday. Visit circussmirkus.org for more info.
Burncoat Middle School presents...High School Musical! at the middle school's auditorium at 135 Burncoat Street in Worcester on May 17, 18, & 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets at door A$12, S$10 in advance call 508-799-3390 A$10, S$7.
-- Calendar Editor Carrie Wattu
