Public field trips at Stages Theatre Company
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 9:00am
World Premiere Exclusive!
Journey with Stages to the depths of the ocean as Stages Theatre for the Very Young series continues this season with the subtly beautiful tale of Swimmy, based on the Caldecott Honor book by Leo Lionni. Being a different color doesn’t stop Swimmy from teaching his fellow fish to think “outside the box.” His uniqueness is just the thing to inspire his school to work together to ward off impending danger. Swimmy may also just inspire our youngest audiences to join in...
Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 9:00am
World Premiere Exclusive!
Journey with Stages to the depths of the ocean as Stages Theatre for the Very Young series continues this season with the subtly beautiful tale of Swimmy, based on the Caldecott Honor book by Leo Lionni. Being a different color doesn’t stop Swimmy from teaching his fellow fish to think “outside the box.” His uniqueness is just the thing to inspire his school to work together to ward off impending danger. Swimmy may also just inspire our youngest audiences to join in...
Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel! Travel with Stages the main stage is magically transformed into the world of Middle Earth and follow the tale of Bilbo Baggins’ unexpected journey with the legendary wizard Gandalf, Master Thorin Oakenshield and a band of ragged dwarfs. This captivating 60-minute version is a ticket for adventure into the heart of imagination!
Based on the work The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Adapted by Edward Mast....
Friday, September 29, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel! Travel with Stages the main stage is magically transformed into the world of Middle Earth and follow the tale of Bilbo Baggins’ unexpected journey with the legendary wizard Gandalf, Master Thorin Oakenshield and a band of ragged dwarfs. This captivating 60-minute version is a ticket for adventure into the heart of imagination!
Based on the work The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Adapted by Edward Mast....
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Hopkins Jaycees Studio
Catch it again or for the first time! Spookley the Square Pumpkin sprouts back into the Hopkins Jaycees Studio for an encore performance this autumn! When Spookley arrives in the pumpkin patch, he is teased by all the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. Even after his new friends—the boisterous spiders Edgar, Allen and Poe—try to convince him to run for the Pick of the Patch contest, Spookley still isn’t sure he has what it takes. However, a threatening storm may...
Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Hopkins Jaycees Studio
Catch it again or for the first time! Spookley the Square Pumpkin sprouts back into the Hopkins Jaycees Studio for an encore performance this autumn! When Spookley arrives in the pumpkin patch, he is teased by all the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. Even after his new friends—the boisterous spiders Edgar, Allen and Poe—try to convince him to run for the Pick of the Patch contest, Spookley still isn’t sure he has what it takes. However, a threatening storm may...
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Stages this holiday season for a “tale as old as time!” The fantastical story of transformation and true inner beauty enchants the main stage this December with some of the most popular songs ever written. Based on the original Tony Award nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, this classic story of Belle and the Beast who must learn to love and be loved will fill your heart and stir your imagination throughout the holidays. Stages invites your whole...
Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Stages this holiday season for a “tale as old as time!” The fantastical story of transformation and true inner beauty enchants the main stage this December with some of the most popular songs ever written. Based on the original Tony Award nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, this classic story of Belle and the Beast who must learn to love and be loved will fill your heart and stir your imagination throughout the holidays. Stages invites your whole...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Cozy in this winter for the heartwarming story of Frederick as he shows you that everyone has something special to give to the world. While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. When the cold weather sets in, however, it is Frederick who has stored up something significant to survive the long, blustery winter. The Caldecott winning book by beloved author Leo Lionni has been charming readers for 50 years. Now, this award-winning adaptation, featuring...
Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Cozy in this winter for the heartwarming story of Frederick as he shows you that everyone has something special to give to the world. While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. When the cold weather sets in, however, it is Frederick who has stored up something significant to survive the long, blustery winter. The Caldecott winning book by beloved author Leo Lionni has been charming readers for 50 years. Now, this award-winning adaptation, featuring...
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
This fairy tale classic by Hans Christian Andersen dances onto Stages' main stage this March. The Emperor’s nightingale sings more beautifully than any other creature in the kingdom but is suddenly replaced by a bejeweled mechanical bird that proves to be more predictable. When the mechanical bird eventually breaks down and the Emperor is taken ill, however, the real nightingale returns to restore the Emperor’s life through its uncompromisingly beautiful song. The story about the power of real...
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
This fairy tale classic by Hans Christian Andersen dances onto Stages' main stage this March. The Emperor’s nightingale sings more beautifully than any other creature in the kingdom but is suddenly replaced by a bejeweled mechanical bird that proves to be more predictable. When the mechanical bird eventually breaks down and the Emperor is taken ill, however, the real nightingale returns to restore the Emperor’s life through its uncompromisingly beautiful song. The story about the power of real...
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
World Premiere!
This spring, Stages brings to life the poignantly inspiring story-poem by the popular, best-selling children’s author, Mem Fox. Every day, everywhere, all over the world, “Joys are the same, and love is the same, pain is the same, and blood is the same. Smiles are the same, and hearts are just the same.” Come soar to the heart of imagination with a world-premiere musical adaptation that weaves across cultures and generations to celebrate the bond that unites us all.
Book by Mem...
Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
World Premiere!
This spring, Stages brings to life the poignantly inspiring story-poem by the popular, best-selling children’s author, Mem Fox. Every day, everywhere, all over the world, “Joys are the same, and love is the same, pain is the same, and blood is the same. Smiles are the same, and hearts are just the same.” Come soar to the heart of imagination with a world-premiere musical adaptation that weaves across cultures and generations to celebrate the bond that unites us all.
Book by Mem...
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Hopkins Jaycees Studio
World Premiere Exclusive!
This magically engaging story, proving that family, friendship and resilience are found in the heart of the imagination, will grace Stages' Hopkins Jaycees Studio in May. Crenshaw is a cat. He’s large, he’s outspoken, and…he’s imaginary. This unforgettable creature comes into 10-year-old Jackson’s life to help him and his family as they fall on hard times and may have to live in their minivan…again. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this...
Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Hopkins Jaycees Studio
World Premiere Exclusive!
This magically engaging story, proving that family, friendship and resilience are found in the heart of the imagination, will grace Stages' Hopkins Jaycees Studio in May. Crenshaw is a cat. He’s large, he’s outspoken, and…he’s imaginary. This unforgettable creature comes into 10-year-old Jackson’s life to help him and his family as they fall on hard times and may have to live in their minivan…again. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Regional Premiere!
Come “Move it, Move it” this summer as Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those uproariously plotting penguins enter the stage in the musical adventure of Madagascar, Jr. Not content to live in blissful captivity, Marty lets his curiosity takeover as he makes his escape to explore the world. His friends and some unusual penguins will not be left behind as they all embark on an unforgettable voyage.
Based on the DreamWorks...
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Regional Premiere!
Come “Move it, Move it” this summer as Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those uproariously plotting penguins enter the stage in the musical adventure of Madagascar, Jr. Not content to live in blissful captivity, Marty lets his curiosity takeover as he makes his escape to explore the world. His friends and some unusual penguins will not be left behind as they all embark on an unforgettable voyage.
Based on the DreamWorks...
