Grades: 4 - 9 Running Time: 60 minutes Genre: Literature
Shakespeare's timeless comedy comes to life in this imaginative lecture/demonstration by one of the nation's foremost producers of Shakespeare for students, as they take your class to the heart of an enchanted forest full of mirth, mistaken identity, and ridiculous passions. Praised by The New York Times as a production that "tickles the funny bone," this is one Dream your students won't want to wake up from!
Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his city-slicker brother, Bob, in charge. Armed with very specific instructions on how to care for the animals, brother Bob doesn't know that Duck is re-writing the instructions, demanding pizza for the hen, bubble baths for the pig, and movie night for the cow. When the farmer's away, the animals will play!
Philadanco is known for its passionate, powerful, and diverse fusion of African-American dance with other styles. This internationally acclaimed company presents a lecture/demonstration that illustrates the company's dynamic work, from the emotional lyricism of contemporary ballet to the sharp precision of jazz and the raw power of hip-hop.
This annual favorite brings Tchaikovsky's brilliant music to life in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and narration that enhances young viewers' understanding of the story.
The Little Caterpillar with the big appetite returns to Brooklyn! This triple-bill includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly, the fanciful account of The Little Cloud's travels through the sky, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon's discovery of his unique nature. Mermaid Theatre draws upon the magic of black light to capture the whimsical charm of Eric Carle's classic stories.
Romulan forces from the future threaten to invade earth! With the help of a time-traveling Vulcan, the Starfleet Commander and his team of rookie cadets must bravely draw on 21st century science and technology to defeat the alien forces. With cutting-edge special effects, unparalleled audience interaction, and onscreen appearances by Captain Kirk and Spock themselves, this show boldly goes where no one has gone before (TM).
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"If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk..." Laura Joffe Numeroff's beloved tale about cause and effect is just one of the many wonderful stories featured in this delightful musical, which also includes "Amazing Grace," about a girl who wants to play the lead in her school play, and "Math Curse," which deals with the phobia some kids have when it comes to solving math problems.
The world-class gymnasts, contortionists, 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.
Four siblings enter the fabled land of Narnia through a magic wardrobe, embarking on a heroic and perilous quest to defeat the evil White Witch and return the great King Aslan to the throne. Exciting adventures come to life in this musical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic.
What child isn't afraid of things that go bump in the night? The unknown can be scary, but often there's really nothing to be scared of. Based on three classic stories by Mercer Mayer, this musical shows that the Alligator under the bed, the Nightmare in the closet, and even the Thing in the attic can sometimes become your best friend.
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 scienctific principles such as gravity, leverage, fulcrums, and simple machines.
Grades: 4 – 9 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. Performing and touring with top recording artists including Alicia Keys, P Diddy, and Akon, Black Violin is committed to teaching children that classical music is cool!
If you've ever felt lost, then you know just how Trixie's stuffed Knuffle Bunny feels when he's accidentally left at the laundry mat. Chock full of adventure, song, and gigantic dancing laundry, this musical lovingly celebrates the heart and heartache that can only be felt by a child for her favorite toy.
Grades: 2 - 5 Running Time: 50 minutes Genre: Music
Jazz, Ragtime, Broadway - American musical styles are as varied as they are vibrant. Celebrate our own country's rich musical traditions with American Showstoppers, performed by the award-winning Brooklyn Philharmonic. This special concert will feature works by Duke Ellington and Aron Copland, as well as special guest artists dancing to Leonard Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances" from the landmark Broadway musical West Side Story.
Imprisoned by a monstrous Beast while trying to rescue her father, a young girl learns that outward appearances can be deceiving. She discovers that beneath his ugly exterior lies kindness and virtue and, with a magical kiss, frees the Beast from his curse.
Note: this is not the Disney production of Beauty and the Beast
