Children's Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
By: Lauren Wolman Jul. 31, 2011
The Children's Theatre has announced its upcoming season which will feature shows like MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY, IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD.
The schedule is as follows:
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
September 16 - October 2, 2011
Performances: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
Based on the book by Harry Allard
Illustrations by James Marshall
The Horace B. Smedley Tornadoes are a pitiful, undisciplined losing football team. It's all that the kids in Room 207 can talk about. Can the world's meanest substitute teacher whip the team into shape in time for the big game? You won't believe what happens when the notorious Viola Swamp returns! Let's all cheer for the Tornadoes!!
Cinderella
A Rockin' New Musical in 3D
October 21 - November 6, 2011
Performance times: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
It's the story of Cinderella like you've never seen it before! This classic story of love and footwear is told in a rockin' new way. Stand up, sing along and rock n' roll all the way to the ball in this modern fairy tale musical. And, you won't need your colored glasses to experience this Cinderella in 3D.
A Year with Frog and Toad
December 2 - 18, 2011
Performance times: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 1 p.m. and 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
Music by Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nominated for three 2003 Tony awards including Best Musical
A Year With Frog and Toad remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends - the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. Their woodland adventures take them through four fun-filled seasons ending with a heartwarming Christmas Eve. The entire family will enjoy this festive song-filled romp of fun and friends.
A Year with Frog and Toad is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood
January 20- February 5, 2012
Performance times: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood take the stage together in this witty musical production. Stage left - Naughty Goldilocks sneaks into the Three Bears house. Stage right - Little Red Riding Hood is skipping through the forest on her way to her Grandmother's house. See what's in store for these popular Fairy Tale Girls when the Bears and Wolf arrive!
If You Take a Mouse to School
March 9 - 25, 2012
Performance times: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
Spring Break Matinees: March 20 - 23 at 2 pm
Children's Theatre Premiere
Adapted from If You Take a Mouse to School
Text Copyright © 1998 by Laura Numeroff
Illustrations Copyright © 1998 by Felicia Bond
Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Illustrated by Felicia Bond
Adapted by Ernie Nolan
Your favorite Mouse is back and taking center stage! This time he's headed to the classroom for a day of school like no other. Because if you take a Mouse to school, first he'll ask you for your lunchbox - and then he'll want to get his paws on everything, from spelling and math to a messy science experiment. Full of physical comedy and visual delights, it's a hilarious treat for audiences young and old alike!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
April 27- May 13, 2012
Performance times: Fridays 7 pm; Saturdays 3 pm; Sundays 2 pm
Based on the book by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis' masterpiece will transport you to a world of magic and enchantment when four courageous siblings step through a wardrobe and enter the mythical land of Narnia. Join the adventure with Lucy, Susan, Peter and Edmund as they embark on an epic journey and learn the true meaning of loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and most of all, love.
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