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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

John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together (45th Anniversary)

MoMI

The Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35 Ave
Astoria, NY
movingimage.org/event/john-denver-muppets-christmas/2024-12-14/

In 1979, John Denver appeared on The Muppet Show, collaborated with the Muppets on a record album, and rounded out the year by joining the characters for an ABC television special inspired by the record (the first of two TV specials Denver would create with the Muppets). The show includes such holiday classics as “The 12 Days of Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and culminates in a presentation of the nativity featuring a new puppet cast built especially for the show. We’ll celebrate the 45th anniversary of John Denver’s 1979 Muppet hat trick with a screening of this hard-to-find Christmas special, along with some additional classic Henson holiday clips.

December 14 - 15, 2024
Saturday at 1pm
Sunday at 12:30pm

$17.50

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