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Would you want to live forever? This brand new musical tackles that question as it makes its world premiere, pre-Broadway run at the Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre.
106 Boylston St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States
When:
07/28/2013 - 08/18/2013
Phone:
617-880-2460
Age:
Family
Price:
fee
Showcasing the variety of ways a story can be told with puppeteers, storytellers, and actors.
308 Congress St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States
When:
06/08/2013 - 06/09/2013
Time:
10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Phone:
617-426-6500
Age:
Family
Meet some clever animals and foolish people in this medley of silly folktales. Watch Brer Rabbit sneak into the vegetable patch to steal a prize-winning pumpkin. Meet a pesky goblin who tries to outwit a hard-working gar...
Read MoreMeet some clever animals and foolish people in this medley of silly folktales. Watch Brer Rabbit sneak into the vegetable patch to steal a prize-winning pumpkin. Meet a pesky goblin who tries to outwit a hard-working gardener. And see what happens when a mysterious forest creature grants a poor woodcutter three magic wishes. The wishes come with a warning, but will the foolish woodcutter listen? Sparky’s Puppets dramatize stories from children’s literature with colorful hand puppets, lively humor and audience participation. They have performed throughout New England for over 30 years. Hand puppets. Recommended for ages 3 & up. Tickets: $12/General Admission $8/Members
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32 Station St. Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
When:
06/06/2013 - 06/08/2013
Phone:
617-731-6400
Age:
Family
Price:
fee
Ever wanted to sing along with a sea shanty? Or dive deep into a fox's den? Then join us for a whirlwind tour of New England's lesser-known folklore where you'll discover a giant sailor, a fashionable bear, and the world...
Read MoreEver wanted to sing along with a sea shanty? Or dive deep into a fox's den? Then join us for a whirlwind tour of New England's lesser-known folklore where you'll discover a giant sailor, a fashionable bear, and the world's largest wheel of cheese. Drawing from three hundred years of stories, songs, and local history, this show is a delight for audiences of all ages.
Shadow Puppetry, Live Music
Schedule:
May 23, 10:30am;
May 24, 10:30am&3:30pm;
May 25-26, 1:00pm&3:00pm
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32 Station St. Brookline, Massachusetts, United States 02445
When:
05/23/2013 - 05/26/2013
Time:
10:30 am - 03:00 pm
Phone:
617-731-6400
May 23 | 10:30am May 24 | 10:30am & 3:30pm May 25 & 26 | 1pm & 3pm
Ever wanted to sing along with a sea shanty? Or dive deep into a fox's den? Then join us for PST's newest production! In a whirlwind to...
Read MoreMay 23 | 10:30am May 24 | 10:30am & 3:30pm May 25 & 26 | 1pm & 3pm
Ever wanted to sing along with a sea shanty? Or dive deep into a fox's den? Then join us for PST's newest production! In a whirlwind tour of New England's lesser-known folklore you'll discover a giant sailor, a fashionable bear, and the world's largest wheel of cheese. Drawing from three hundred years of stories, songs, and local history, this show is a delight for audiences of all ages. $12/General Admission $8/Members
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32 Station St. Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
When:
05/23/2013 - 05/26/2013
Phone:
617-731-5400
Age:
Family
Price:
fee
A father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-...
Read MoreA father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-imaging by Stoneham Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Weylin Simes (Prom!; Dracula; The Old Mand and the Sea) retains all of the original's power/ Continuing the tradition of columbinus, The Rose and the Rime and Prom!, this world premiere production, directed by Nick Sulfaro (Jane Eyre, Zanna Don't), will fuse traditional theatre, ensemble-based storytelling and movement in a truly unique experience.
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395 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States 02180
When:
08/18/2013
Time:
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Phone:
781-279-2200
Age:
Tweens
This event occurs on multiple dates - please call or visit their website for more information about specific dates and times.
A father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-...
Read MoreA father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-imaging by Stoneham Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Weylin Simes (Prom!; Dracula; The Old Mand and the Sea) retains all of the original's power/ Continuing the tradition of columbinus, The Rose and the Rime and Prom!, this world premiere production, directed by Nick Sulfaro (Jane Eyre, Zanna Don't), will fuse traditional theatre, ensemble-based storytelling and movement in a truly unique experience.
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395 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States 02180
When:
08/17/2013
Time:
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Phone:
781-279-2200
Age:
Tweens
This event occurs on multiple dates - please call or visit their website for more information about specific dates and times.
A father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-...
Read MoreA father unwittingly makes a deal with the devil, but it is his innocent daughter who will have to pay the price. The Brothers Grimm are famous for their dark stories which peer into the heart, and this contemporary re-imaging by Stoneham Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Weylin Simes (Prom!; Dracula; The Old Mand and the Sea) retains all of the original's power/ Continuing the tradition of columbinus, The Rose and the Rime and Prom!, this world premiere production, directed by Nick Sulfaro (Jane Eyre, Zanna Don't), will fuse traditional theatre, ensemble-based storytelling and movement in a truly unique experience.
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395 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States 02180
When:
08/15/2013
Time:
08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone:
781-279-2200
Age:
Tweens
This event occurs on multiple dates - please call or visit their website for more information about specific dates and times.
"Ease on down the road" with one of Broadway's most popular musicals! This funky musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classica The Wonderful Wizard of Oz explodes onstage with Dorothy, her friends and her littl...
Read More"Ease on down the road" with one of Broadway's most popular musicals! This funky musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classica The Wonderful Wizard of Oz explodes onstage with Dorothy, her friends and her little dog too, ina vibrant fusion of '70s rock and R&B melodies. The Wiz is pure fun, with one of the most entertaining musical scores ever composed. In addition, it's a dance sensation packed with jazz, hip=hop and funk. From a Broadway smash to a hit Hollywood movie, The Wiz is a magical journey and beloved story of courage, brains, heart, and home.
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395 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States 02180
When:
08/11/2013
Time:
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Phone:
781-279-2200
Age:
Tweens
This event occurs on multiple dates - please call or visit their website for more information about specific dates and times.
"Ease on down the road" with one of Broadway's most popular musicals! This funky musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classica The Wonderful Wizard of Oz explodes onstage with Dorothy, her friends and her littl...
Read More"Ease on down the road" with one of Broadway's most popular musicals! This funky musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved classica The Wonderful Wizard of Oz explodes onstage with Dorothy, her friends and her little dog too, ina vibrant fusion of '70s rock and R&B melodies. The Wiz is pure fun, with one of the most entertaining musical scores ever composed. In addition, it's a dance sensation packed with jazz, hip=hop and funk. From a Broadway smash to a hit Hollywood movie, The Wiz is a magical journey and beloved story of courage, brains, heart, and home.
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395 Main St. Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States 02180
When:
08/10/2013
Time:
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Phone:
781-279-2200
Age:
Tweens
This event occurs on multiple dates - please call or visit their website for more information about specific dates and times.
