Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Childsplay's 2018 / 2019 Season!

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

By Joseph Robinette, Based on the book by E.B. White
AGES 5 AND UP

Weekends, Sept. 2 - Oct. 14, 2018: Saturdays (1 & 4pm), Sundays (1pm)

Location: The Herberger Theater Center - Stage West

Price: $12-$30 + Herberger Box Office Fees

Back by popular demand! One of our most beloved productions returns to the stage with a brilliant version of E.B. White’s American classic. Meet Wilbur, an endearing piglet trying to make his way in the world, and Charlotte, the wise and winsome spider who becomes his true friend. Get caught up in Charlotte’s web as we spin this timeless story onto the stage!

Estimated Run Time:
Act I:  50 minutes
15 minute intermission
Act II:  40 minutes
Actor Talk Back:  10  minutes
TOTAL:  1 hr. 55 minutes

BACKSTAGE TOURS:
Saturdays, Sept. 22 & Oct. 6, 2018 -- following the 4pm performances

Estimated Run Time:  55 minutes + 10 min. Q&A

THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED A CACTUS

By Eric Coble
AGES 5 AND UP

10/27/2018 - 11/18/2018
Sundays & Saturdays

Location: The Herberger Theater Center - Stage West

Price: $12-$30 + Herberger Box Office Fees

When school is out, there’s nothing to do and the desert sun beats down hot, Sheila and her friends find themselves in search of something – anything – interesting to explore. So when a walking, talking, and surprisingly well-dressed coyote shows up, the kids find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime! Filled with magical realism and surprises at every turn, this funny story of friendship and imagination will bring the desert landscape to life.

ESTIMATED RUN TIME:

Act I:  50 minutes
Actor Talk Back:  10 minutes
TOTAL:  60 minutes

BACKSTAGE TOUR:
Saturday, Nov. 10 -- following the 4pm performance


ELLA ENCHANTED
By Karen Zacarías, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine

AGES 5 AND UP

Weekends, Dec. 15 - Dec. 30, 2018: Saturdays (1 & 4pm), Sundays (1pm)

Location: The Herberger Theater Center - Center Stage

Price: $12-$30 + Herberger Box Office Fees

Not every princess needs rescuing. Based on the Newbery-honor book, this Cinderella twist follows Ella, a princess who is given the “gift” of obedience at birth. As she grows up, the strong-willed little girl must defeat her evil stepmother, a hungry ogre, and this troublesome curse to find her own voice and live happily ever after. This charming musical adventure is the perfect fairy tale for the holiday season!

ESTIMATED RUN TIME:

Act I:  75 minutes
Actor Talk Back:  10 minutes
TOTAL:  85 minutes

BACKSTAGE TOURS:
Saturdays, Dec. 22 & 29, 2018 -- following the 4pm performances


AND IN THIS CORNER… CASSIUS CLAY
By Idris Goodwin
AGES 9 AND UP

Weekends, Jan. 27 - March 3, Saturdays (1 & 4pm), Sundays (1pm)

Location: Black Theatre Troupe, 1333 East Washington Street, Phoenix 85034

Price: General Admission Adult: $25; General Admission Child: $20 + Herberger Box Office Fees

Every hero has an origin story. Before Muhammad Ali became one of the world’s greatest boxers and civil rights advocates, he was Cassius Clay. Step into the ring with 12-year old Cassius as he navigates friendship, family and learning to fight for himself and his community. Told with surprising humor and heart, this play takes you inside Jim Crow-era Louisville to see the beginnings of an American hero.

This is performance is brought to you by Childsplay and Black Theatre Troupe, and will take place at BTT's beautiful home in Phoenix! All seats are general admission.

ESTIMATED RUN TIME:

Act I: 70 minutes
Actor Talk Back: 10 minutes
TOTAL:  80 minutes


THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, Based on Eric Carle’s Books
AGES 3 AND UP

3/17/2019 - 4/21/2019
Sundays & Saturdays

Location: The Herberger Theater Center - Stage West

Price: $12 - $30 + Herberger Box Office Fees

Eric Carle’s iconic stories and illustrations come to life on stage! From A Very Hungry Caterpillar who undergoes a magical transformation to The Very Lonely Firefly who learns to shines his light by finding friends, you won’t want to miss this fantastical puppet experience.

ESTIMATED RUN TIME:

Act 1:  50 minutes
Actor Talk Back:  10 minutes
TOTAL:  60 minutes

BACKSTAGE TOURS:
Saturdays, March 30 & April 13, 2019 -- following the 4pm performances



SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!

Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
AGES 6 AND UP

Weekends, April 28 - May 26, 2019: Saturdays (1 & 4pm), Sundays (1pm)

Location: The Herberger Theater Center - Stage West

Price: $12-$30 + Herberger Box Office Fees

A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! Academic subjects will never seem boring again when presented through megahits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” or “Three is a Magic Number.” Schoolhouse Rock explodes into your school with songs you loved updated for a whole new generation!

ESTIMATED RUN TIME:

Act I:  60  minutes
Actor Talk Back:  10 minutes

TOTAL:  70  minutes

BACKSTAGE TOURS:
Saturdays May 11 & 25, 2019 -- following the 4pm performances

CLICK HERE for more information, and to order Flex Tickets, and individual tickets, when available

*Please note:  Play titles and performance dates are subject to change.

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