The Three Bears Holiday Bash at the Central Park Marionette Theater

By John Moore, on November 20th, 2011% | Google

Three Bears Holiday Bash

A Musical Variety Production at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. The City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of The Three Bears Holiday Bash, a marionette production beginning November 14, 2011 at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.

The Three Bears Holiday Bash, is a variety show that celebrates the holiday season in song, dance, and puppetry. This production quickly becomes a comedy of errors when Baby Bear invites Santa to star in Mama and Papa Bears’ annual holiday show. Drawing from the stories of Hanukkah, the Night Before Christmas, and Kwanzaa, The Three Bears Holiday Bash is a great way to get into the holiday season spirit.

“We are very excited to announce the return of The Three Bears Holiday Bash,” said Alison Tocci, President of City Parks Foundation. “As one of the most fascinating children’s theatres in the country, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park is the perfect place to tell this vibrant seasonal story.”

SHOW TIMES & RESERVATIONS

Show times for The Three Bears Holiday Bash, beginning Tuesday, November 14, 2011 are Monday through Friday at 10:30am and 12:00pm, with an additional performance at 2:30 pm each Wednesday; and Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm. The production will run through December 30, 2011. Please note the augmented schedule below for specific show dates.

November 24^th – No performances
November 25^th – Showtimes are at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
December 4^th – No performances
December 27-30^th – Showtimes are at 11:00am and 1:00pm
December 24^th-26^th – No performances

Reservations are required. Tickets are $5/children and $8/adults. Group rates are available for schools and other large groups. For reservations, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org. For group rates, and information on birthday parties, please call 212-988-9093.

The Cottage is located in Central Parkat 81^th Street and Central Park West, just south of the Delacorte Theater. For more information, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.

Generously supported by: The Weininger Foundation; The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation; Historic House Trust.

ABOUT THE SWEDISH COTTAGE MARIONETTE THEATRE
The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre was imported to the U.S. in 1876 as Sweden’s exhibit for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The enchanting Swedish architecture and craftsmanship of the structure, suggestive of a model schoolhouse, caught the eye of Fredrick Law Olmsted, who brought it to Central Park in 1877.

Beginning in 1947, the Cottage served as the home of a marionette theater troupe that traveled across the city performing on playgrounds and school auditoriums. Under the direction of City Parks Foundation, citywide puppet shows in parks continue to this day through the CityParks PuppetMobile.

In 1973 a permanent theater was constructed inside the Cottage, precisely designed for marionette performances. Since then, hundreds of thousands of children and families from around the world have enjoyed its original marionette productions. The Theatre’s productions are based on classic fairy tales and offer an enriching theatrical and educational experience for children ages 3-9. The Cottage is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. We work in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Our programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City. For more information, please visit: www.CityParksFoundation.org.

SHELEBRATION at SummerStage!

By John Moore, on August 7th, 2011% | Google

SHELEBRATION! A TRIBUTE TO THE WORKS OF SHEL SILVERSTEIN

Lou Reed

Truly an amazing evening, despite the inclement weather. Silverstein’s songs and poems were seamlessly woven into a remarkable tapestry of performances – ranging from Suzanne Vega to Dan Zanes to Lou Reed. It was a celebration of the wonder and enchantment of a famed illustrator, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning songwriter - Shel Silverstein.

This amazing evening featured an exceptional gathering of musicians and special celebrity guests performing unique interpretations of Silverstein’s beloved songs and poetry as well as the debut of works from Silverstein’s forthcoming poetry collection, Every Thing On It. Performers for this evening spanned the world of music, comedy and television including Melvin Van Peebles, Martha Wainwright, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Shilpa Ray, Dan Zanes, Gary Lucas, Pat Dailey, Bobby Bare Jr., The Handsome Family, Janine Nichols, Chloe Webb, Kembra Pfahler, Duke McVinnie, Terry Adams, Annabella Sciorra, Roswell Rudd, Reggie Bennett, Emily Haines, Richard Belzer, Don Fleming, Darrell Hammond, Sally Timms of the Mekons, Suzanne Vega, John Ventimiglia, Jodie Markell, the voice of Ken Nordine and many more.

Martha Wainright

Shel Silverstein is best known as the author and illustrator of many iconic books of prose and poetry, including such modern classics as “The Giving Tree,” “Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back,” “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “A Light in the Attic.” These works are characterized by their deft mixing of the sly, the serious, the macabre and the just plain silly. As an acclaimed songwriter, Silverstein has enjoyed credits that include “The Unicorn” for the Irish Rovers and “A Boy Named Sue” for Johnny Cash, among others. His unique imagination and bold brand of humor are beloved by children and adults throughout the world.

"A Boy Name Sue"

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