Theater for Children January 2011

At the Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theater is Rumpelstilskin starting January 15 through February 20.
It’s the story of turning straw into gold and how the kingdom of Whipple is saved. Good old Rumple! The Grimm fairy tale brought to life with songs and music.

Ridgefiled Theater Barn THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES series hosts Blue's Clues Live on Jan 15 and 16.
Designed specifically for pre-school and elementary school audiences: It’s Blue’s Birthday and she’s celebrating it with her best friends Joe, Tickety Tock, Slippery Soap, Magenta, Periwinkel, and YOU! Featuring brand new songs, this awesome show is an extra special way to wish Blue a happy birthday as we help search for clues to discover what Blue wants for her birthday.

Ridgefield Playhouse hosts Madeline and the Bad Hat on January 22 at 11:00am and  2:00pm
ArtsPower's original musical based upon the much- loved book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who- despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor - eventually learns that first impressions aren't everything.


This is your Stage Gram, for children. Break a Leg.

Theater for Children December 16

At the Downtown Cabaret Children’s company is Frosty the Snowman   
It's a new, "Glee"-full take on the tale... Can Frosty keep from melting, while helping his new friends, and hang on to his magic hat long enough to make a few wishes come true? Filled with familiar songs, old and new, you'll be singing along from start to finish!

At the Ridgefield Playhouse is The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance’s The Nutcracker  on December 18.
Join Marie as she dreams of Sugar Plum Fairies, dancing Snowflakes and a battle between the evil Mouse Queen and her beloved Nutcracker Prince. 

Also on the 18th is The Nutmeg Ballet's Nutcracker performed at The Bushnell.Enjoy yourself this yuletide season as you travel with young Clara to the enchanted Land of Sweets.  The Nutmeg Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s traditional version of The Nutcracker back to The Bushnell, delighting audiences young and old.  This holiday favorite brings to life toy soldiers, dueling mice, princesses and sugarplums – a delicious treat for the child in all of us.

This is your Stage Gram, for children. Break a Leg.

Theater for Children December 9

The Ridgefield Playhouse presents their Holiday Spectacular on Dec 11.
Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte is back as she once again performs and directs in this exciting holiday performance that showcases local and regional talent. A wonderful holiday show for the entire family that has become a Playhouse tradition!

Season's Greetings from the Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, December 12 at 1pm and 4pm.  
This is a special event with magic, music, audience participation and special effects! Produced by TheatreWorks USA, Season's Greetings features a magic elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, toy soldiers and magically appearing white doves - all set in a winter wonderland.

At the Downtown Cabaret Children’s company is Frosty the Snowman   
It's a new, "Glee"-full take on the tale... Can Frosty keep from melting, while helping his new friends, and hang on to his magic hat long enough to make a few wishes come true? Filled with familiar songs, old and new, you'll be singing along from start to finish!

This is your Stage Gram, for children. Break a Leg.