PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2018–2019 CHILDREN’S THEATER LINEUP
PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING THOSE WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Paper Mill’s Children’s Shows are charming, delightful, and educational performances filled with audience participation and adventure. Children’s Shows take place on select Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00AM. All tickets are only $15.
This year’s offering of Paper Mill Playhouse Children’s Shows include Charlotte’s Web, Dragon’s Love Tacos, A Christmas Carol, Junie B. Jones, Rosie Revere Engineer, Henry & Mudge, The Velveteen Rabbit, Peter and the Wolf and The Magic School Bus. The series will also offer special performances for students with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or by clicking here.
The series will also offer special performances for students with Autism and other developmental disabilities. A special performance of Dragons Love Tacos (Sunday, Dec 9, 2018) and The Magic School Bus (Sunday, Jun 9, 2019) are designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. The autism-friendly performance is planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team. The theater environment will be altered for this performance, providing a sensory-friendly, comfortable, and judgment-free space that is welcoming for all families. Additionally, Paper Mill Playhouse will host a free open house titled “Meet Your Seat” as an opportunity for children who are new to theater experiences to visit the theater space before the show. For more information, call the box office at 973.376.4343 or click here.
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Sat., Dec 01, 2018 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
Based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte explores true meaning of friendship.
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
Sat., Dec 08, 2018 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
A collection of stories including based on popular books including “Dragons Love Tacos”, “Interrupting Chicken”, “The Dot”, “Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride”, and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Day”.
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Sun., Dec 09, 2018 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & beyond!
A collection of stories including based on popular books including “Dragons Love Tacos”, “Interrupting Chicken”, “The Dot”, “Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride”, and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Day.” An Autism-Friendly Performance planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team
MEET YOUR SEAT OPEN HOUSE: Friday, Dec 07, 2018 from 3:00–5:00 PM
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Sat., Dec 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 6 & up
Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks’ heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic.
JUNIE B. JONES
Sat., Feb 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her “top-secret personal beeswax” journal.
ROSIE REVERE ENGINEER
Sat., Feb 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
A fun new musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect and Ada twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
HENRY & MUDGE
Sat., Mar 02, 2019 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 4 & up
Sometimes it’s tough being a kid, but life is a lot easier- and a lot more fun- when you’ve got a great big canine buddy to share your adventures! Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge in this musical based Cynthia Rylant’s best-selling books.
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Sat., Apr 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Pushcart Players
Ages 4 & up
A young boy’s love and a little nursery magic help transform the Velveteen Rabbit from a favorite plaything into a real rabbit. The Boy and Velveteen embark on exciting imaginary adventures, from deep dark caves to the wide open sea, and together they learn the true meaning of friendship in this musical re-telling of one of America’s favorite storybooks.
PETER AND THE WOLF
Sat., May 04, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Pushcart Players
Ages 4 & up
THE MUSIC: A different instrument and melody (or “leitmotif”) represents each character of the play, creating an excellent link to understanding all types of music. THE STORY: A true adventure about a spirited young boy who meets the challenge of danger with courage, creativity and leadership. THE CELEBRATION: The value of love, friendship and caring. The lessons of greed, arrogance and prejudice. There is innocence and wisdom, youth and maturity, conflict resolution, moral development, and beauty in the natural order of life!
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Sat., Jun 08, 2019 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Sun., Jun 09, 2019 at 10:00 AM
TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & beyond!
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
An Autism-Friendly Performance planned in cooperation with the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team
MEET YOUR SEAT OPEN HOUSE: Friday, Jun 07, 2019 from 3:00–5:00 PM
PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE, a not-for-profit arts organization under the direction of Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 2016, is one of the country’s leading regional theaters. Paper Mill Playhouse programs are made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Paper Mill Playhouse is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Council of Stock Theatres, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.
