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The Magic City *
Manual Cinema (Chicago)
The New Victory Theater **
209 W 42nd St
New York, NY
newvictory.org/tickets-and-events/2425-live-performance-the-magic-city/
Nine-year-old Philomena loves building miniature cities with her big sister, Helen. But when Helen gets engaged, what will become of their world? And who wants a weird new stepbrother? So Philomena fashions herself a new world from books, toys and found objects that come alive when she falls asleep. Will she retreat into her imagination, or can she open up to her newly blended family? Brought to adventurous life through Manual Cinema’s (Leonardo!, 2022) signature fusion of actors, puppets, live music and miniatures, The Magic City encourages us to build bridges rather than walls.
* Recipient of a Jim Henson Foundation Production Grant (2017)
** Recipient of a Jim Henson Foundation Presenter's Grant (2023)
March 29 - April 6, 2025
Saturdays at 12:00pm and 5:00pm
Sundays at 11:00pm and 3:00pm
$24
Alice in Wonderland
Puppetworks
Photo by: Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola, Photo by TA Smith
Puppetworks
338 6th Avenue (at 4th Street), Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
puppetworks.org
Adapted by Adam Kilgour and Puppetworks’ Artistic Director Nicolas Coppola, the production features an original song score, and scenery based on the book’s familiar Tenniel illustrations. Highlights include Alice following the White Rabbit through the looking glass, the caterpillar, the disappearing Cheshire cat, the mad tea-party and the Queen of Hearts’ Un-birthday Ball.
February 1 - April 19, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays & Daily all of Presidents' Week
@ 12:30 & 2:30
Child $11, Adult $12
Cinderella Samba
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
W 79th St
New York, NY
https://tinyurl.com/vhfhm779
Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends Rio de Janeiro's biggest Carnaval gala and dances with Prince Paulo. The lively production features an original musical soundtrack by Daryl Kojak, commissioned by the Cottage, that brings samba center-stage. The show features a festive Carnaval float, stunning sets, and one-of-a-kind marionettes donning vibrant celebratory costumes.
February 4 - May 31, 2025
Tuesday - Friday: 10:30am and 11:30am
Saturdays and Sundays: 11am and 1pm
$15
Emilio's A Million Chameleons at the Soho Playhouse Fringe Encore Series
The Pucking Fuppet Co.
Photo by: Photo: Dahlia Katz, Graphics: Kurt Firla
Soho Playhouse
15 Vandam St
New York, NY
chameleonshow.com
This international Fringe theatre hit was created by award-winning puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (first Canadian companies of Avenue Q, and Disney’s Frozen) and director Bryon Laviolette (Canadian Comedy Award winner), with music by Chris Tsujiuchi. Fresh from winning Best Family Show at the Orlando Fringe and the Impact Award for promoting diversity and inclusion, Emilio’s A Million Chameleons makes its highly anticipated Off-Broadway debut as part of the Soho Playhouse Fringe Encore Series. Don’t miss this enchanting and whimsical tale that’s as entertaining as it is uplifting!
February 8 - March 2, 2025
Saturday, February 8th- 11 am & 2 pm
Sunday, February 9th- 11 am & 5 pm
Tuesday, February 11th @ 7 pm
Saturday, February 15th- 11 am & 2 pm
Sunday, February 16th- 11 am & 2 pm
Saturday, February 22th- 11 am & 2 pm
Sunday, February 23th- 11 am & 2 pm
Saturday, March 1st- 11 am & 2 pm
Sunday, March 2nd- 11 am & 2 pm
20-40
Hao Bang Ah! Snake!
Chinese Theatre Works
Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY
flushingtownhall.org/event-detail.php?id=790
Hao Bang Ah! Snake! features original Chinese budaixi hand puppets performing a selection of wild skits, dances, and songs that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals! Special guests include Lady Whitesnake and other all-star members of the zodiac puppet ensemble.
February 15, 2025
1PM
$15
The Dragon's Laugh and Other Tales
Charlotte Lily Gaspard
Community Arts Space at La MaMa
74 E 4th St
New York, NY
lamama.org/la-mama-kids-the-dragons-laugh-other-tales/
Join “bona fide fairy princess” Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairytales and songs by Midnight Radio Show! Shadow puppetry breathes life into these delightful short stories of adventure and friendship. In one story, a dragon and a fairy become friends, although their families disapprove. Complications ensue, and the new-found companions must go on a quest together as they prove that friendship can be found anywhere and with anyone.
February 15, 2025
2PM
$!5
Big Feelings
Little Clouds LLC
Photo by: Lana Boy
Culture Lab LIC
849 Kent Ave
2FL
Brooklyn, NY
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-feelings-tickets-1226552143479?aff=oddtdtcreator
Created in partnership with children's therapist Christie Stiff, the Big Feelings experience aims to create an intergenerational bridge and empower children with the long- term tools they need to spark necessary dialogues about well-being, mental health, and feelings.
Alma is a little girl who had to leave the island where she was raised, listening to
ancient myths and the sound of the ocean. Now living in the big city where she can’t
see the stars, Alma struggles to cope and feels overwhelmed by “her bad feelings.”
One day, a scientist Muppet named Smoll shows up in the broken television in the
attic. He has a message: He is an expert on feelings and wants to study Alma’s
because grown-ups don’t know much about kids’ feelings. In exchange, he will take
her out of the Big City and show her the universe.
Produced by Little Clouds, Big Feelings was a recipient of the NYFA Queens Arts Fund
for “New Work” and had a sold out run at the Culture Lab in 2024. The show was featured on the NY DAILY NEWS as one of the best 7 things to do in New York.
March 8 - 22, 2025
Saturday, March 8 · 4 - 5pm EST
Sunday, March 9 · 4 - 5pm EDT
Saturday, March 15 · 4 - 5pm EDT
Sunday, March 16 · 4 - 5pm EDT
Saturday, March 22 · 4 - 5pm EDT
Sunday, March 23 · 4 - 5pm EDT
17.85
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Rockefeller Productions
The Duke On 42nd Street
229 West 42nd St
New York, NY
feverup.com/m/188141
Dive into Eric Carle’s vibrant world with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show in New York! In this critically acclaimed 4-part show, 75 magical puppets bring 4 beloved children’s classics to life for audiences young and old. Meet the colorful characters from The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, swim with Mister Seahorse, help The Very Lonely Firefly find his friends, and, of course, let The Very Hungry Caterpillar nibble its way into your heart. Laugh, cheer, and clap along to this magical show that, just like its star, will leave you hungry for more! Get your tickets now for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show in New York!
Ongoing, tickets on sale through January 5, 2025
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
starting at $39