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Classics for
Kids! Returns in 2024
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This
new family series features classic works of children's literature
presented on the Main Stage at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A
perfect way to introduce all ages to the joys of live theatre and great
stories!
Stick
around to chat with the artists after the shows.
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Cinderella
A Tanglewood Marionettes Production
Set in the eighteenth century
and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this
production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood
Marionettes showpiece. All your favorite characters are here, from
gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince,
and each marionette is manipulated with precision and grace by their
talented puppeteers. This telling is based on the original beloved
tale, but with a few new surprises! A classic fairy tale told with wit
and style, Cinderella is sure to please audiences of all
ages.
April 13 @
11:00 am
LEARN
MORE Recommended: pre-K and up
Running Time:
45 minutes
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The Velveteen Rabbit
By Margery Williams
A Scripts-in-Hand Presentation
“Once you are Real you can’t become unreal
again. It lasts for always.” Long before there was Toy
Story, there was Margery Williams’ timeless classic, The
Velveteen Rabbit. Join us for a beautiful retelling of
the story of a toy rabbit who desperately wants to be real; a gift
that can only be granted through the true love of the child who cares
for them. Meet Hugsy, Mugsy, Bugsy, and all the rest in this
beloved childhood classic; perfect for dreamers, believers, (and
rabbits) of all ages.
June 1 @ 11:00 am
Recommended: pre-K and up LEARN
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Running Time: 45 minutes
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Arabian Adventure
A Tanglewood Marionettes Production
An exciting swashbuckling
tale, An Arabian Adventure tells the story of a prince
who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful
princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use
his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, and save
the princess from a tragic fate. Replete with clever stage illusions
and lighting effects, An Arabian Adventure is a
fast-paced, action-packed drama that is especially good for older
children.
September 21
@ 11:00 am
LEARN
MORE Appropriate for ages 6 and up
Best for ages
8 and up
Running Time:
40 minutes
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For more
information, or to purchase tickets, visit ShakespeareNJ.org or
call 973-408-5600.
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