Honestly, I can’t think of any downside to the performance, no kidding. The center’s presentation of the misfit toys is a great part of the show as well. We all have a soft spot in our heart for Rudolph. Complete with a birthday shout-out for the little prince or princess.)īe prepared to laugh and tear up a little the same way you did watching it on television. I even saw that one row had been reserved for a birthday party (a good idea to check out if you’re interested. There appeared to be only one row, the very front row, with view obstruction but a sign warns guests of that. There’s room to move in case your kid wants to dance or needs to squirm. The center seating is good whether you’re down close to the stage or not it’s a quaint place with theater-row style seating (not individual seats). My daughter did cover her eyes like she was watching a grown-up horror film whenever he showed up.įrom my point of view, the snow monster actually is a pretty fascinating part of the show. And that’s fair when you think about the story, understanding the meaning behind it and, oh yeah, the abominable snow monster. NOTE: The show is advertised for age 4 and up. I saw a few squirmy look-to-be 2-year-olds. Except for maybe those who looked to be under age 4. The version you’ll see was adapted by Jon Ludwig and is directed by Tim Sweeney, based on the timeless 1964 animated television special.Īs I said earlier, it was a hit for my little one and I’d say I didn’t see any unengaged children there.
The show is performed at the center’s Mainstage Theater. You can find out all of those nitty-gritty details at I’m sure what you really want to know is more about the performance. My daughter got a chance to make her own puppet snow monster after the show. And while you’re there, for a separate fee, you can visit the center’s museum or create-a-puppet workshop. In our case it was cute little reindeer Clarice, Rudolph’s, shall I say, love interest. When you arrive, your little one (s) will get a chance to take a picture with one of the puppets. And, lastly, the execution of the puppetry and the animation and scenery used to tell the story are all near unison. Second, the singing and vocals - done by the puppetry cast - are just about perfect. First, the simplicity of it all is captivating. If you’ve never been to the Center for Puppetry Arts prepare yourself to be wowed. Yes, it’s a show with live puppets, but not just any puppets. I know, I know, what else would I expect right? Well, it was one of those 'duh' moments we parents sometimes have when we think we know it all. While the name itself clearly suggests puppetry, I’d never been to the center before so it somehow went over my head that it would be performed with live puppets. The first year I took my daughter to the performance I had no idea what to expect.
There’s also a noon show on Saturdays and during the week there are morning and afternoon shows. The center is not a place for taking food or naps. If I’ve learned anything as a parent, it's that making sure my kid has time for a snack and a nap beforehand will go a long way when doing anything that requires being seated for more than 15 minutes. Except for a little trepidation over the abominable snow monster (more on that later), my little one gave it two thumbs up and was glued to the show the entire time.
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