Curtain Call
Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
Amazing Things, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-405-2787; amazingthings.org. • Hansel and Gretel, Jan. 10. Join the Tanglewood Marionettes and follow along with Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the Forbidden Forest and into the adventure of their lives. $10. • Vic and Sticks Children’s Show, Jan, 24. Vicki and Rick Ethier are storytellers who take the audience back in time as they share their own original stories with a vaudeville flair. $8. • Bonaparte – Magician Extraordinaire, Jan. 31. This family magic concert features magic, comedy, audience participation and appearances by Frisky the Bunny and Snow, the beautiful white dove. $8.
Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. 617-259-3400; livenation.com; aceticket.com. • Celebrate Chinese New Year, Jan. 10 and 11. Join the Boston Parents Paper as classical Chinese dance and music are featured in a colorful show of grand processions and elaborate costumes. $38-$120. 1-800-954-4606; Bestchineseshows.com • Laurie Berkner Band, Jan. 17. A Noggin channel favorite, the band performs their hits, plus songs from their first new CD in six years, Rocketship Run. $25 and $35.
Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. 978-927-3677; legranddavid.com. • Le Grand David, Jan. 4 and 18. A full-stage magic extravaganza. Adults, $24; ages 11 and under, $14.
Calvary United Methodist Church, 300 Mass. Ave., Arlington. A.west23@hotmail.com. • Magic and Puppet Show, Jan. 31. Award-winning magician and ventriloquist Janine Rogers presents a show of magic and puppetry including comedy, mystery and audience participation. $5. Proceeds benefit The Thompson School. Tickets available at the door.
Center for the Arts in Natick, 1 Summer St., Natick. 508-647-0097; natickarts.org. • Are You Ready My Sister?, Jan. 11. The story of Harriet Tubman, “great conductor” of the Underground Railroad, and the Quaker women who helped her bring 300 slaves to freedom, comes to life. $11. • Guy Mendilow Band, Jan. 24. Enjoy inventive and interactive world music featuring overtone singing, the jaw harp, Peruvian cajon and a musical bow-and-arrow. $9; under age 12, $6. • Maria Sangiolo, Jan. 31. Singer-songwriter Maria Sangiolo entertains with upbeat folk rock from her recent CD, Under the Mystic Sea. $9; under age 12, $6.
Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. 1-800-233-3123; maj.org.
• Cirque Le Masque, Jan. 21-25. In this animal-free, European-style circus, costumed jugglers, acrobats, comics and aerialists perform gasp-inducing acts of balance, grace, strength and teamwork with special effects. $35-$60.
Greater Boston Vineyard Church, 170 Rindge Ave., Cambridge. 617-576-1819; cambridgesymphony.org.
• Family Concert, Jan. 18. Join the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra as they perform Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty, the William Tell Overture by Rossini and The Story of Babar by Poulenc. After the show, meet the players and learn more about the music at an instrument petting zoo. Adults, $10 in advance, $12 at the door; under age 12, free.
JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. 617-514-1600; jfklibrary.org.
• Are You Ready My Sister, Jan. 19. Discover how Harriet Tubman and the Quaker women brought 300 fugitives to freedom. A colorful quilt, shadow puppets and music based on slave spirituals bring the Underground Railroad to life. FREE; registration required.
Learning Circle Preschool, 3 Blue Hill Rive Road, Canton. 781-828-4800; learningcirclepreschool.org.
• Pinocchio, Jan. 31. Yorick’s Marionette Theater presents a gentler, simpler version of the classic. For ages 3-9. $8 per person; children under age 2, free; $25 family maximum.
Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. 617-965-5226; lsjcc.org.
• Rainbow Fish, Jan. 11. Marcus Pfister’s storybook about a unique fish that won’t give up her scales frames this family musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others. $9.
• Jason Bishop Magic Show, Jan. 19. Young magician Jason Bishop performs visually stunning magic illusions in a unique magic show. $9.
New England Conservatory of Music, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-585-1260; bostonchildrenschorus.org.
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert, Jan. 19. The Boston Children’s Chorus shares the stage with actor Louis Gossett, Jr. and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City for this annual concert to celebrate the civil rights leader. Tickets for the dress rehearsal (2pm) $10; televised evening performance (6:45pm), $25.
North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. 978-232-7200; nsmt.org.
• Disney’s High School Musical 2, Jan. 2-4 and 8-11. School is out and Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats are spending the summer working at the Lava Springs Country Club. $58.80-$79.
Pollard Middle School, 200 Harris St., Needham. marionettes@parenttalk.info.
• Sleeping Beauty, Jan. 24. Watch the Tanglewood Marionettes’ retelling of this classic. $8; under age 1, free.
Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org. All shows $10. • Aesop’s Fables, Jan. 4 and 5. This lively retelling includes The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Dog and His Bone and The Fox and the Crow. Ages 4 and up. • The Three Pigs and Other Tales, Jan. 7 and 8. On a stage that looks like a castle, watch versions of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Stone Soup. Ages 3 and up. • Sir George and the Dragon, Jan. 10 and 11. Join an adventurous princess as she journeys to Mystery Mountain to visit the Great Green Dragon. Ages 3 and up. • Funny Bone Tales, Jan. 14 and 15. Silly Sam is about a little boy who’s trying to find a suitable birthday present; Bendemolena features a cat who finds everything she hears is all mixed up; and the Punch and Judy Show is a gentle version for kids. Ages 4 and up. • Rapunzel, Jan. 17 and 18. Enjoy a bewitching version of the Grimm’s fairy tale. Witch Wartsmith wants a baby and after bargaining for little Rapunzel must go to great lengths to keep her out of the hands of a handsome prince. Ages 3 and up. • Fairy Circus, Jan. 21 and 22. You’re invited to an enchanted garden with surprises around every corner, including puppets that dance, play instruments, juggle and fly. Ages 3 and up. • Jack and the Beanstalk, Jan. 24 and 25. When Jack trades the family cow for a few magic beans, which grow into a beanstalk overnight, he climbs it to find adventure and fortune. Ages 4 and up. • Fox Tales, Jan. 28 and 29. Sneaky fox is full of mischief. What will the other forest animals do? After the show, meet the puppets! Ages 3 and up. • The Frog Prince, Jan. 31. Enjoy performances of Fish Wrap, a break-dancing skit; Little Red Riding Hood, the frog Prince and Snow White. Ages 4 and up. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 781-646-4849; regenttheatre.com. • Dan Grady’s Marvelous Marionettes, Jan. 10. Watch as colorful marionettes roller skate, walk the tightrope, dance and more. After the show, go on stage and get an up-close view of the performers. Adults, $10; kids, $8. • Sing-A-Long Concert, Jan. 17. Join singer Hugh Hanley for a concert featuring guitar, banjo and music activities. Adults, $10; kids, $8. • Jenny the Juggler, Jan. 24. Watch a variety show featuring juggling, magic, music, singing and comedy. Adults, $10; kids, $8. • Now That’s What I Call Magic, Jan 31. Magician Matt Roberts entertains the audience with magic, comedy and lots of audience participation. Adults, $10; kids, $8. Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. 617-496-2222; revels.org. • Le Nozze di Figaro, Jan. 18. The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart’s celebrated opera buffa about mistaken identities and a marriage proposal gone awry. $25-$30 Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St., Saugus. 781-231-4178. • Hansel & Gretel, Jan. 11. Kaleidoscope Theatre presents this classic. Plus, meet the cast, take photos and enjoy free ice cream. $12. Sorenson Center for the Arts, Babson College, Wellesley. 617-928-9100. • My Fair Lady, Jan. 19 and 20. The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston presents an all-Hebrew version of this musical. $15. Temple Beth Am Nursery School, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham. 1-800-937-3397. • SteveSongs Family Concert, Jan. 18. Join SteveSongs as he plays his popular collection of children’s music. Plus, enjoy refreshments and snacks. $9 in advance; $11 at the door; children under age 1, free. Temple Emunah Social Hall, 9 Piper Road, Lexington. 781-275-9817; stevesongs.com. • SteveSongs Family Pajama Party Concerts, Jan. 19. Come in your pajamas and enjoy the music of SteveSongs, refreshments and door prizes to benefit the Billy Dalwin Preschool of Temple Emunah. $10 in advance with a $40 family limit; $12 at the door with a $48 family limit; under age 1, free. Tickets also available at the Temple Emunah Office and Michelson’s Shoes. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. 617-879-2300; wheelock.edu/wft. • Seussical, Jan. 30 and 31. Everyone’s favorite hat-wearing cat is the mischievous master of ceremonies, helping to unite many of author Dr. Seuss’ best-known characters in a colorful, musical celebration of the powers of imagination. Ages 6 and up. $15, $20 and $25. Ongoing On Stage and Screen
Blue Man Group, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Part performance artists, part musicians, total fun! Performances Tuesday – Sunday. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Tickets: $48-$58. 617-931-2787; blueman.com.
Box Office Babies, Alternate Fridays, 1pm, The Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. New parents and their infants are invited for these special bi-monthly, baby-friendly screenings of current features. $6.75; babies are free. Visit Coolidge.org for show titles.
Kidtoons, Sundays and Tuesdays, 10am, Showcase Cinemas Lowell, Randolph, Revere and Woburn. $3.50. nationalamusements.com.
Nick Jr. At The Movies, Thursdays and Saturdays, Showcase Cinemas Lowell, Randolph, Revere and Woburn. $6. Nationalamusements.com.
The Greatest Places, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. In this film visit some of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing places including South America’s Iguazu Falls and Namib Dessert. Adults, $9; ages 3-11, $7. 617-723-2500; mos.org.
ImprovBoston Family Show, ImprovBoston Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Enjoy an evening full of interactive games and short-form improvisations suitable for the entire family. Every Saturday. Adults, $12; children, $7. 617-576-1253; improvboston.com.
Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean, Simons IMAX Theatre, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston. 3D technology takes the audience into the depths of the ocean to show stunning imagery of these marine mammals in their natural habitats. 617-973-5200; neaq.org.
U2 3D, Simons IMAX Theatre, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston. Rock on with Bono and the rest of the band during U2’s Vertigo tour. 3D technology puts you face-to-face with the band as drumsticks and guitars are near enough to touch. 617-973-5200; neaq.org.
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