Viva Pinocho: A Mexican Pinocchio *
Teatro SEA
Now - December 5
Teatro SEA - 107 Suffolk St. New York, NY
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) theatrical adventure that reimagines the classic Pinocchio story through a Mexican-American lens. Written by Manuel Antonio Morán and featuring original music, the show follows Pino Nacho — a wooden puppet brought to life by the Virgin of Guadalupe — on a wild journey of mischief, mariachis, and hard-won lessons about honesty, family, and finding your way back home. A joyful, music-filled experience for the whole family.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/27335/production/1280228
*Recipient of a Jim Henson Foundation Family Grant (2009)
Little Red's Hood
Now - December 31
11AM & 1PM, Thursdays - Sundays*
*check CPF website for any changes to show times
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre - 81st Street & Central Park West entrance New York, NY
City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce that the family-friendly original marionette production of Little Red’s Hood is opening at the City Parks Foundation Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park, this Saturday, February 14. Little Red’s Hood, presented in 2023 as part of our traveling CityParks Puppetmobile, is a fresh retelling of the celebrated "Little Red Riding Hood" tale updated with a modern sensibility that will appeal to children growing up in New York City. Performances will be held on weekends at 11AM and 1PM, with select additional special performances on February 19 and 20 during the spring break week.
Little Red’s Hood features a dozen hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. The story spotlights Little Red, a smart, young city dweller who is obsessed with her smartphone. Wulfric, a misunderstood wolf with a sweet tooth, crosses paths with Little Red on her travels to deliver her Grandma cupcakes and the trouble begins. This story offers a comical lesson on the importance to disconnect from our digital lives and enjoy real life moments with friends and family. The show is fun for all ages, but may be best suited for children ages 3 - 8.
https://cityparksfoundation.org/swedish-cottage-marionette-theatre/
