A young boy creates worlds to explore, using his limitless imagination and his trusty purple crayon. Join Harold as he rockets to Mars, joins a circus, and meets a king in an enchanted garden. Enchantment Theatre brings Crocker Johnson’s classic story to life in a new production incorporating life-size puppets, masks, magic and music.
Peter says that he isn’t afraid of anything – not even wolves. But is he brave enough to face the real wolf who is threatening his beloved animal friends? The delightful musical themes of Sergei Prokofiev are given a new spin in Childsplay’s production of the famous Russian folk tale, in which each character is represented musically by a different instrument.
The little caterpillar with the big appetite is returning to Brooklyn!
This triple-bill includes the wonderful story of THE VERY HUNGRY
CATERPILLAR’s metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful
account of LITTLE CLOUD’s travels through the sky, and the
MIXED-UP CHAMELEON’s discovery of his own unique nature.
Mermaid Theatre draws upon the magic of black light to capture the
whimsical charm of Eric Carle’s classic stories.
Commissioned by the Boston Museum of Science and bursting with non-stop energy, TOYING WITH SCIENCE is a fast-paced, varied and dynamic show combining circus skills, mime, original music, and audience involvement as it explores scientific principles such as gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines.
Grades: K — 6 Running Time: 55 Minutes Genre: Ballet
Created especially for children, this beloved holiday classic comes back to Brooklyn by popular demand! This musical production brings Tchaikovsky’s brilliant music to life in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and compelling narration that will help to illuminate this timeless story.
STREGA NONA is the musical tale of a friendly witch who uses her powers to solve the problems of her tiny village. When someone fools with her magic pasta pot and can't figure out how to turn it off, the noodles threaten to engulf the whole town -- unless Strega Nona can save the day. This Italian folk tale teaches the lesson that you can’t judge a book by its cover (or a pot by its pasta!)
Powered by the refrain “I think I can, I think I can,” the Little Engine overcomes seemingly impossible odds to carry a train full of toys over an imposing mountain. This inspirational story offers a valuable lesson for children and adults alike about motivation and the power of positive thinking.
Since its inception in 1962, the National Dance Theater Company of Jamaica has masterfully blended the lore, music, and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa, and the American South with modern and classical ballet forms. This always-popular jewel of the Caribbean, led by visionary artistic director Rex Nettleford, returns once again to Brooklyn Center with a new program of dance and music reflecting the soul of the islands.
Master storyteller David Gonzalez puts a new spin on the classic fairy tale, using both live and electronic music, dance, image projections, and exquisite lighting to create a magical multimedia world in which a beautiful princess is awakened by true love’s kiss.
Based on the award-winning children’s books by Arnold Lobel, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD follows cheerful Frog and his worry-wart pal Toad as they spend a year together in their woodland home, swimming, playing, flying kites, and learning the importance of having a best friend.
Grades: 3 – 8 Running Time: 55 Minutes Genre: Music
Kev Marcus and Wil b are Black Violin, two classically trained musicians who, along with their DJ TK, have created the ultimate synergy between classical and hip-hop music and with it an incredible opportunity to reach children. Performing and touring with top recording artists including Alicia Keyes, P Diddy, and Akon, Black Violin is committed to teaching children that classical music is cool!
The world-class gymnasts, contortionissts, and jugglers from Hebei combine gravity-defying acrobatics with the discipline of martial arts to create a spellbinding kaleidoscope of color, drama and skill for the whole family.
Eight of the nation’s most talented young tap dancers take to the stage in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. Hip, contemporary, and uplifting, this electrifying performance takes tap to dizzying new heights with its passion and precision.
Fourth grader Megan finds herself at odds with new student Alexis, making Megan wonder, "Does she not like me because I'm deaf?" Based on the children's book by Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney, this touching new musical--simultaneously performed in spoken English and American Sign Language--with Open Captions, is a poignant reminder that despite first impressions, nobody's perfect.
