Queens Theatre Announces Upcoming April Productions

Carnaval, Doo-Wop and a beloved character from childhood are just some of the things April has in store at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Avenue South in Flushing Meadow Corona Park), the premier venue for the performing arts in the borough of Queens. 

Special events in April include performances by The Bronx Wanderers, a doo-wop group that will have audiences dancing in the aisles, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Janis Ian and Viver Brasil, a dance troupe that will take you on a cultural journey through Brazil. For children, Beverly Cleary’s cherished character comes to life in Ramona Quimby, part of the Queens Center Kids Series at Queens Theatre.

VIVER BRASIL

Saturday, April 14 at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday, April 15 at 3pm

This award-winning dance company takes audiences on an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, featuring a dazzling program of African Orixás (deities), samba celebrations, the Brazilian martial arts/dance form of Capoeira, and Carnaval. The performance showcases exhilarating Afro-Brazilian traditional and contemporary movement, stunning costumes, and pulsating, non-stop percussion and voice.  Tickets are $46.

Janis Ian

Saturday, April 21 at 2pm & 8pm

The Grammy Award-winning folk music legend singer-songwriter of “At Seventeen” and “Society’s Child” comes to Queens Theatre for two special concert performances. Tickets are $46.

THE BRONX WANDERERS

Sunday, April 22 at 2pm & 6pm

Be transported to a street corner in the 1950’s when the soulful, melodic sounds of doo-wop and a new style of music called rock-and-roll ruled the airwaves.  Spend a toe-tapping, hand-clapping and dancing-in-the-aisles evening with The Bronx Wanderers! Tickets are $35.

RAMONA QUIMBY

Sunday, April 1 at 1pm & 3pm

The exasperating but lovable third-grader, Ramona Quimby, has delighted young readers for over fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Clearly. Now, hold onto your hats as the world's most animated elementary school student comes to life in this latest breathless adventure! Tickets are $14.

Queens Theatre is located at 14 United Nations Avenue South in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY and is easily accessible by car, bus or subway.

Tickets are available for purchase:

* Online at www.queenstheatre.org.

* By phone at 718-760-0064, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm

* In person at the Queens Theatre box office.