Children & Families Theatre Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) hennepintheatretrust.org | 800.982.2787 ALADDIN | Sept. 15–Oct. 8, 2017 Adapted from the animated Disney film “Aladdin.” Princess Jasmine is not interested in the prospective husbands chosen her by her father and embarks on an adventure with a street urchin named Aladdin that includes a magic carpet ride, a genie and songs such as A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead and A Friend Like Me. $39-$169 FINDING NEVERLAND | Oct. 31–Nov. 5, 2017 Directed by Diane Paulus. Based on the film, “Neverland.” This is the story behind the making of Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful, widowed mother. “Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers.” (From the website.) Tickets TBA IN THE TREETOPS | Oct. 6–15, 2017 Sandbox Theatre, Open Eye Figure Theatre (506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN) Created by Sandbox Ensemble. Inspired by the life and art of pioneering illustrator, children’s author, feminist, and New Ulm native Wanda Gag, this new production for both kids and adults alike includes music and puppetry. $5-$40 | sandboxtheatreonline.com | Wed., Oct. 1, 7:30PM is Pay What You Can. THE PRINCE MEETS HIS MATCH | Nov. 28–Dec. 28, 2017 Sidekick Theatre, Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center (11411 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, MN) Prince Victor is so impressed with himself that he doubts he will ever find a bride that is worthy of him. But when kindhearted Madeline shows up, the prince must prove himself worthy of her. $9-$18 | sidekicktheatre.com | 612.440.7529 | All ages ANNIE | Dec. 7–31, 2017 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (345 Washington St. N, Saint Paul, MN) Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray. Annie is an 11-year-old orphan at the Municipal Girls Orphanage run by the cranky and often hungover Miss Hannigan. Things change for Annie and for Daddy Warbucks after she spends Christmas at his mansion. Songs include Tomorrow and It’s a Hard- Knock Life. $34-$121.50 | ordway.org | 651. 224.4222 Dance ART IN MOTION: A THRILLER OF AN EVENT Oct. 29, 2017, 7:30PM Twin Cities Ballet, Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN) This performance will feature eerie dances inspired by Frankenstein, ghouls, and Halloween characters that culminates in a thrilling zombie dance. Audience members young and old are encouraged to come dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume to try to snag the “Most Creative Costume” Prize and have fun at our spooktacular Halloween reception following the performance. Events FAMILY DAY Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2400–3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) On the second Sunday of every month, families are invited to the MIA for a day of making art, going on artful adventures, meeting local musicians, dancers, storytellers, and more. Free | new.artsmia.org | 613.870.0723 Minnesota Children’s Museum (10 W 7th St., Saint Paul, MN) Dedicated to sparking children’s learning through play, MCM says “Kids play more. Adults do, too.” Closed on Mondays and holidays. $9.95 | mcm.org | 651.225.6000 | Free admission on Target Free 3rd Sundays. More Children & Families SLEEPING BEAUTY | Sept. 14–16, 2017 University of Northwestern | unwsp.edu THE WIZARD OF OZ | Sept. 14–Oct. 1, 2017 Lakeshore Players | lakeshoreplayers.org MEAN | Sept. 29–Oct. 15, 2017 Youth Performance Co. | youthperformanceco.org BALLOONACY | Oct. 3–Nov. 13, 2017 Children’s Theatre Co. | childrenstheatre.org GOOSEBUMPS: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM Oct. 13–29, 2017 SteppingStone Theatre | steppingstonetheatre.org NARNIA | Dec. 1–17, 2017 Youth Performance Co. | youthperformanceco.org 12 | Exploring Theatre www.tctosca.com
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