Celebration of the performing arts continues as the new year gets underway. Whether it’s taking your family to hear a concert band, watch Willy Wonka , or enjoy Kidz Kabret, there’s lots of live entertainment around Memphis. Just keep your issue of Parent handy and you’ll have all the information you need. Support the arts community by attending a Family Arts Series event this season.
Bartlett Performing Arts And Conference Center
385-6440 • bpacc.org
Missoula Children’s Theatre in Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, January 29, at 2:30 & 7 p.m.
A week-long theatre residency program culminates into a performance. $7.50
Bartlett Community Concert Band
Friday, April 2, at 7 p.m.
Director Rhendle Millen and his 65 talented musicians celebrate the 20th year of performance with a dynamic blend of show tunes, marches, pop, and classical music. $7.50
Missoula Children’s Theatre in The Tortoise and the Hare
Saturday, June 11, at 2:30 & 7 p.m.
The summer production features the classic Aesop fable. $7.50
Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s school
537-1483 • buckmanartscenter.com
Magic Carpet Ride: Belly Dancing and Middle-Eastern Music
Saturday, January 22, at 10 a.m.
Explore the musical and dance traditions of the Middle East with special guest Jasmine Shope. $5/child with adult.
Stringfever
Saturday, February 12, at 7 p.m.
Stringfever combines classical music, clever comedy, and audience participation for great family entertainment. $25/adult. $22/child.
Circo Comedia
Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m.
Celebrate April Fool’s Day with Canadian circus artists, Jean Saucier and Patrick Cote. $25/adult. $22/child.
Magic Carpet Ride: World Tour with Being:Art
Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m.
Explore the musical traditions, dance movement, visual art, and stories of the world’s most exciting locales with the artists of Being:Art. $5/child with adult.
Dance Works
452-8811 • danceworksinc.org
24th Annual “Open House Performance”
Southwest Tennessee Community College - Union Campus Theatre
Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
Features guest choreographers Judith Davies and Sharona Rubinstein. $12/adult. $8/child. Advance discounts available.
24th Annual “Pre-primary Show”
1738 Galloway Ave. at N. Evergreen, Trinity’s Educational Center
Monday, May 23, at 5 p.m.
Dance Works Pre-primary dancers ages 3 to 5 perform. Free. Reservations required.
Desoto Family Theatre
(662) 470-2131 • dftonline.org
The Sound of Music
February 18-27
Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. $20/adult. $14/child.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair
June 17-26
Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. $20/adult. $14/child.
Germantown Community Theatre
937-3023 germantowncommunitytheatre.org
Willy Wonka, Junior
June 10-12 & June 17-19 at 7 p.m.
All Children’s Theatre presents this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. $10/adult. $7/child.
Germantown Performing
Arts Centre
751-7500 • GPACweb.com
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Time for Three
Saturday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. only
The members, Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall on the violin, and Ranaan Meyer on double bass, present music that combines the elements of classical, country western, gypsy, and jazz. For ages 8 and under. $8/child with two adults.
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: African Music with Ekpe
Saturday, February 12, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
This is whole language presentation introduces children to African arts, history, and culture. For ages 8 and under. $8/child with two adults.
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Prizm Ensemble
Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Join the PRIZM Ensemble on a musical journey with The Adventures of Buzzy and Bizzi Bee. For ages 8 and under. $8/child with two adults.
Peanut Butter and Jam Session: Conductor Jack
Saturday, April 2, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Join Conductor Jack from the Zinghoppers band for a show that combines bluegrass and folk music. For ages 8 and under. $8/child with two adults.
Harrell Performing Arts Theatre
457-2780 • harrelltheatre.org
Raisin in the Sun
March 2011, Date TBA.
Hattiloo at the Harrell presents this story of a family living and struggling on Chicago’s South Side in the 1950s. $15/adult. $12/child.
Kidz Kabaret
April 8-17. Thursday & Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2:30 & 8 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $15/adult. $12/child.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
537-2525 • MemphisSymphony.org
Family Tunes and Tales
Borders Books and Music
On select Saturdays (January 22, February 5, March 19, April 16, & May 14) at 11 a.m.
Brings children’s classic to life through narration, music, and hands-on activities. Ages 2-8. Free.
Family Tunes and Tales
Area libraries including Central, Bartlett, Cordova, Germantown, and Collierville branches
On select Saturdays (January 29, February 26, March 26, & April 16) at 11 a.m.
Brings children’s classic to life through narration, music, and hands-on activities. Ages 2-8. Free.
The Orpheum Theatre
525-3000 • orpheum-memphis.com
Ferdinand the Bull
Tuesday, February 8, at 6 p.m.
Childsplay presents this musical adaptation of Munro Leaf’s classic. For grades K-6. $12.50 Package prices and group discounts available.
Mad Science presents Star Trek Live
Tuesday, February 15, at 6 p.m.
Mad Science takes you on an adventure filled with special effects, audience interaction, and space exploration. For grades 3-8. $12.50 Package prices and group discounts available.
Black Violin
Wednesday, February 23, at 6 p.m.
The so-called “Apollo Legends” Kev Marcus and Wil B entertain youth with a performance that combines classical and hip-hop music. For grades 2 and up. $12.50. Package prices and group discounts available.
Barrio Grrrl! The Musical
Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m.
Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour presents this musical. For grades 2 and up. $12.50 Package prices and group discounts available.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour presents this musical based on Mo Willems’ book. For grades preK and up. $20 Gold Circle (no discounts). $12.50. Package prices and group discounts available.
Playhouse on the Square & The Circuit Playhouse
725-0776 • playhouseonthesquare.org
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Playhouse on the Square
January 21-February 13
Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis join to present this a cappella opera treatment of Shakespeare’s classic tale. For junior high and up.
Ragtime
Playhouse on the Square
May 6-29
The musical is based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow. For high schoolers and up.
Voices of the South
726-0800 • voicesofthesouth.org
Memphis Children’s Theatre Festival McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College
May 27-28.
Friday: Kick-off celebration at 5:45 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Live theatre performances by Memphis artists, outdoor activities, workshops, and refreshments. Ticket price for Friday night show: $5. Pay what you can for the festival on Saturday. MP