When my two oldest boys were younger, our local symphony performed Green Eggs and Ham (to music, of course); it was their first symphony experience, and it was a hit. We’re lucky to live in a community where these kinds of events aren’t hard to find. The symphony has also done Peter and the Wolf and various other adaptations. In the summer, they play outside at the empty ski hill, so families (or romantic couples) can enjoy an evening of their melodies under the stars. It’s a perfect, easy introduction to the symphony for kids, and a wonderful evening out for grown-ups.
Recently, the very friendly Kristin Gast, from the PR firm Tunheim Partners, invited my family to attend a musical adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon by Stages Theatre Company. I’m certain she was hoping for some free publicity for the gig in exchange. Alas, it is too far away and our schedules are too tight. We won’t be able to attend. However, Ms. Gast is in luck! She was correct in guessing that this type of thing is right up my alley, so I’m going to tell you all about it anyway because I’m nice that way. And if I could get my kids there, I would.
If you can get your kids there, I encourage you to go and enjoy a Wii-free night with your family.
Details: You’re invited to a special performance.
What: Goodnight Moon performed by Stages Theatre Company
Where: Hopkins, MN
When: Beginning this Friday, January 16 – Sunday, February 15
How Much: $15 – adults; $11 – kids and seniors
More Info: Visit the Stages Theatre Company website or call them at 952-979-1111.
Wow.. that sounds amazing. 🙂 Love that book.
What a great idea! I’ll have to look to see if anybody in our area does anything like this.
The wind chill is like -20 degrees there today…as amazing and cute as this sounds, I think I’ll stay here in MI…where it is an balmy 6 degrees 🙂
I hope it goes well for her!