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Dreamtopia
1604 Broadway
1604 Broadway
New York, NY
https://broadwayliveshows.com/dreamtopia/
Experience Dreamtopia at 1604 Broadway, where acrobats, fairies, and mythical creatures bring a magical world to life with breathtaking stunts and aerial artistry. This unforgettable cirque adventure is perfect for all ages, with dazzling performances and enchanting pre-show surprises!
April 26 - June 29, 2025
5PM
$28
Free Puppet Shows at Hudson Yards
WonderSpark Puppets
Photo by: Chad Williams
Hudson Yards, NYC
20 Hudson Yards
New York City, NY
https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/family-fun-backyard-hudson-yards
Every second Saturday at 11am, WonderSpark Puppets will be at the Family Fun stage outside Hudson Yards (or inside if it's raining) with a different story each time. Join us starting May 10th and every month after until our final performance on October 11th.
May 10 - October 11, 2025
Sat, May 10 - 11:00 am
Sat, June 14 - 11:00 am
Sat, July 12 - 11:00 am
Sat, August 9 - 11:00 am
Sat, September 13 - 11:00 am
Sat, October 11 - 11:00 am
$0
THE WIZARD OF OZ
PUPPETWORKS
Photo by: Marionettes by Nicolas Coppola, Photo by TA Smith
PUPPETWORKS
338 6th Avenue (at 4th Street)
Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
www.puppetworks.org
LYMAN FRANK BAUM OF CHITTENANGO, NEW YORK, PUBLISHED HIS FIRST OZ BOOK, “THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ,” IN 1900. NICOLAS COPPOLA, PUPPETWORKS’ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, HAS ADAPTED IT TO THE MARIONETTE STAGE, FEATURING AN ORIGINAL COUNTRY/WESTERN SONG SCORE, WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS SUCH AS THE TORNADO, THE GREAT OZ MASK, AND THE MELTING OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST.
May 31 - August 10, 2025
Saturdays & Sundays 12:30 & 2:30
Children $11, Adults $12
Free Puppet Shows at Bryant Park
WonderSpark Puppets
Bryant Park
35 W 40th St
New York City, NY
https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/le-carrousel
Every Wednesday in June, join us for highly interactive puppet shows at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park NYC. The stories will change every week and feature folk tales and stories that all kids love.
June 4 - 25, 2025
Wed, June 4 - 10am
Wed, June 11 - 10am
Wed, June 18 - 10am
Wed, June 25 - 10am
$0
June in Bryant Park
WonderSpark Puppets
Bryant Park
New York, NY
https://www.wondersparkpuppets.com/free-shows-nyc
Every Wednesday in June at 10am in beautiful Bryant Park (close to Times Square) we will present free puppet shows at Le Carrousel. Come watch a highly interactive show and ride the famous merry-go-round, eat incredible food and enjoy the giant trees.
June 4 - 25, 2025
10am
FREE
Rancho Tales
Teatro SEA
Teatro SEA
107 Suffolk Street
New York, NY
www.teatrosea.org
A charming blend of music, puppetry, movement, and visuals, Rancho Tales retells classic barnyard stories in an engaging bilingual format. Join Pepa and Pepe as they guide audiences through The Ugly Duckling, Three Billy Goats Gruff, and The Red Hen, accompanied by popular Latin American barn songs. This show is performed in both English and Spanish Simultaneously. Please Be Aware: Intimate internal events with limited space. RSVP is mandatory.
June 14 - 21, 2025
11:00AM
$20
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Rockefeller Productions
The Duke On 42nd Street
229 West 42nd St
New York, NY
feverup.com/m/188141
Dive into Eric Carle’s vibrant world with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show in New York! In this critically acclaimed 4-part show, 75 magical puppets bring 4 beloved children’s classics to life for audiences young and old. Meet the colorful characters from The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, swim with Mister Seahorse, help The Very Lonely Firefly find his friends, and, of course, let The Very Hungry Caterpillar nibble its way into your heart. Laugh, cheer, and clap along to this magical show that, just like its star, will leave you hungry for more! Get your tickets now for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show in New York!
Ongoing, tickets on sale through January 5, 2025
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
starting at $39