Each year, the Kaplen JCC School of Performing Arts presents an exciting professional theater series that introduces children ages 3 and up to the delightful world of live theater. Each show is presented by a different NYC company that travels all across the US and abroad, bringing our community the best of the best in an affordable and accessible venue. This year’s series begins IN October and will include four sensational Sunday performances:
Fly Guy & Other Stories—A Musical
Theatreworks USA |
WHEN: Sun, Oct 26, 2 PM
WHERE: 411 E. Clinton St., Tenafly
A new musical revue based on favorite children’s books including Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm, Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig, Horace & Morris But Mostly Dolores, Kitten’s First Full Moon, Lilly’s Big Day and Paper Bag Princess.
Flying Ship Productions
WHEN: Sun, Nov 16, 2 PM
Puss in High-Tops—A whimsical fast-paced musical, based on the classic French tale Puss in Boots that features the adventures of a clever street-wise cat who outwits everyone and wins favor with the king. But be prepared for a cool, contemporary twist!
Pushcart Players
WHEN: Sun, Dec 7, 2 PM
A dream…. a story…. an adventure! Pushcart Players brings the zany, fantastical tale of Alice in Wonderland to life. Filled with Lewis Carroll’s brilliant nonsense, madcap characters and Pushcart’s whimsical music and design, this production offers a precious moment of theater that young viewers will long remember!
ArtsPower
WHEN: Sun, Jan 11, 2 PM
A delightful and touching musical based on the popular book by Marcus Pfister about friendship and sharing. Rainbow Fish loves being the most beautiful creature in the ocean and refuses to give away any of his shiny silver scales to admirers in the neighborhood. One day a wise old Octopus shows him a great new way to make real friends and be happy.
TICKETS: $12 advance sale per person, per show, $17 day of performance, if available, $40 for Series of 4
Group rates available! No refunds or exchanges. Space is limited!
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jccotp.org or call 201.408.1493.
