| 11/18/09 |
Debi Derryberry's Baby Banana
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
November 18, 2009
Debi Derryberry, the award-wining singer/songwriter and acclaimed voice-over artist best known as the voice of Jimmy Neutron, is delighted to make her Lewis Family Playhouse debut in Debi Derryberry's Baby Banana. Baby Banana is all about fun, wonder and fantasy, with its core themes including kindness, diversity, sharing and an appreciation for the natural world. (for ages 2+)
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| 11/14/09 |
The Crayon Court
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
November 14, 2009
The Crayon Court is a large scale interactive musical and puppet extravaganza where audiences discover and participate in the exciting world of color, art and music.
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| 10/17/09 |
Second City Comics
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
October 17, 2009
Second City Comics features a trademark blend of sketch and improv comedy which includes material from the archives of the Second City Comics as well as brand-new timely pieces written by the current cast. Join us for a night of laughs!
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09/26/09-
10/10/09 |
MainStreet Theatre Company presents If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
September 26-October 10, 2009
This hilarious adaptation brings this favorite book to life as an innocent boy's offering of a cookie to a small mouse goes from mishap to calamity to catastrophe! Whoever thought that one little cookie could lead to so much chaos?
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09/12/09-
09/13/09 |
Mariachi Divas
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
September 12-September 13, 2009
Back by popular demand, Grammy Award winners Mariachi Divas return to the Lewis Family Playhouse. This multi-cultural mariachi ensemble infuses Jazz and Latin sounds into their music. Join us for 2 unforgettable days of high energy performances!
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| 09/11/09 |
The Pointer Sisters
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
September 11, 2009
Widely known for thier signature hits "I'm So Excited," "Jump (For My Love)," "Neutron Dance" and "He's So Shy," the Pointer Sisters have achieved worldwide fame for securing a place in pop music history as a dynamic female group. Join us for an evening of classic hits as these powerhouse ladies take the stage for their Lewis Family Playhouse debut.
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| 06/13/09 |
The Village People
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
June 13, 2009
The one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music. These six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun, singing and dancing to provide great entertainment for all! Celebrating 30 years as the world's disco icons, Village People wrote and now perform in their show entitled "Trash Disco," a tribute to the disco era. Their chart-topping hits include the all time party anthem "YMCA," "Macho Man" and "In The Navy." Join...
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| 06/10/09 |
Jim Gamble Puppets Hansel & Gretel
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
June 10, 2009
Master Puppeteer Jim Gamble skillfully operates marionettes in Humperdinck's famous operetta, Hansel and Gretel, the most popular of fairy tales. When Hansel and Gretel become lost in the forest while looking for berries their parents begin to search for them. Along the way, the children encounter friendly forest animals that protect them as they sleep. Join us for a morning of adventure as this classic fairytale unfolds. (for ages 2+)
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| 06/06/09 |
Keiko Matsui
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
June 6, 2009
The exquisite, New Age style of Japanese jazz pianist Keiko Matsui spans over three decades garnering her international acclaim. Her rich and captivating presence combines eastern and western sounds to create powerful introspective and passionate music. Matsui has recorded an astonishing twenty albums to date. Keiko's smooth jazz sound will surely capture your attention.
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05/22/09-
05/31/09 |
Steel Magnolias
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
May 22-May 31, 2009
The quintessential story of friendship, Steel Magnolias serves up a slice of life in Louisiana that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie. In the haven of Truvy's beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets and bare their souls, throwing in a little neighborly gossip for good measure. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they weather every event in their lives en masse with grace, determination, and perfectly...
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| 05/09/09 |
Mama's Night Out
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
May 9, 2009
Mama's Night Out is a stand-up comedy performance featuring comedy by mothers for everyone, but you don't have to be a mom to enjoy the hilarious comedy of these three ladies. Each a finalist in Nick at Nite's Search for the Funniest Mom in America, the stars of Mama's Night Out will leave you rolling in the aisles wanting more. Be there when southerner Karen Morgan, sassy Brit Sherry Davey and Native New Yorker Nancy Witter get together in an electric blend of stand up comedy with audience...
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04/18/09-
05/02/09 |
Ferdinand The Bull
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
April 18-May 2, 2009
Even the youngest children will be enchanted by this sweet tale of a Spanish bull that would rather take care of his flowers than fight! The score incorporates a variety of Spanish musical styles, including flamenco guitar, and the pun-filled dialogue includes lots of Spanish vocabulary words. In this fun and imaginative adaptation, including a pig named Cochina who wants to be a star, and a young matador who would rather be a dancer, everyone learns to be true to themselves. (for ages...
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| 04/04/09 |
Altar Boyz
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
April 4, 2009
Altar Boyz is a musical-comedy spoof about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night their national "Raise the Praise" tour. With their sweet harmonies, sinfully spectacular dancing and an unnerving sense of fashion, the Altar Boyz are destined to rock the masses! A musical for the entire family, Altar Boyz is pure fun for everyone!
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| 03/21/09 |
State Street Ballet's The Jungle Book
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
March 21, 2009
This colorful new production of the classic tale Jungle Book by author Rudyard Kipling is a show all family members will enjoy. An original production for State Street Ballet, set to the music of renowned composer Milan Svoboda of the Symphonic Orchestra, this ballet tells the tale of a young boys' adventure growing up in the wild alongside animals that guide him through his many journeys. (for ages 7+)
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| 03/18/09 |
Aesop's Fables
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
March 18, 2009
Renowned Children's Theatre Company WE TELL STORIES brings Aesop's Fables to life with imaginative costumes, wacky wit, and plenty of audience participation! (for ages 2+)
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| 03/12/09 |
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
March 12, 2009
From the company that brought us A MIDNIGHT CRY in our first season, we welcome back the Dallas Children's Theatre in this adaptation of the Caldecott Award winning Cinderella tale! When a great African king desires a wife, only the most worthy and beautiful maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Mufaro's pride and joy - his two daughters of very different dispositions - travel across a river and half a day's journey to go before the king. With traditional chanting and African song,...
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02/27/09-
03/08/09 |
Sweeney Todd
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
February 27-March 8, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (2.5 Stars): 
This chilling, heart-pounding musical thriller of barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly imprisoned barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge on the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his wife. His quest to avenge his wrongs expands to include his unfortunate customers, and soon the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs has droves lining up for her "secret ingredient" meat pies! "Sweeney Todd" boasts...
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01/31/09-
02/14/09 |
A Year With Frog And Toad
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
January 31-February 14, 2009
With a score that bubbles with melody and wit, this delightfully charming musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. The two good friends plant gardens, go swimming, rake leaves, bake cookies, and go sledding - while learning life lessons along the way, including the importance of friendship and what makes all of us different and special. (for ages 5+)
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| 01/17/09 |
Vox Lumiere's Hunchback of Notre Dame
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
January 17, 2009
Vox Lumiere's Hunchback of Notre Dame is "rock concert meets silent film" in a radically unique live performance that combines music, theatre and silent film to create a completely new entertainment experience. Eight singers and a five-piece band join forces with a state-of-the-art multi-media and light show in a radical retelling of timeless movie masterpieces.
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| 01/11/09 |
Mariachi Divas
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
January 11, 2009
Founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene. Mariachi Divas are a unique multi-cultural ensemble represented by women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian and Anglo decent. Founder and Director, Cindy Shea explains, "Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds."
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| 01/10/09 |
Art Garfunkel
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
January 10, 2009
Blessed with what the New York times described as a "beautiful countertenor," singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. His greatest hits collection with Paul Simon, "Mrs. Robinson," "Scarborough Fair," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," earned them the Grammy "Lifetime Achievement Award" and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Solo...
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| 12/28/08 |
Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanzaa Festival
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 28, 2008
Uplifting, infectiously enthusiastic dancing by beautiful performers is how one can describe the shows put on by the Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Inspired by the power and artistic charisma of traditional African dance, the Lula Washington Dance Theatre is an explosive celebration of dance and Kwanzaa!
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| 12/21/08 |
A Rockapella Holiday
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 21, 2008
The undeniable kings of a cappella are back by popular demand. If you haven't seen or heard these five gentlemen perform, you don't know what you're missing. Get your tickets before they sell out and come share in the holiday magic as Rockapella sings their way into your hearts with smooth vocals and a lot of winter wonderland fun.
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| 12/11/08 |
Rip Van Winkle
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 11, 2008
Set during the American Revolution, critically acclaimed Parson's Nose Family Theatre brings us the tale of Rip Van Winkle, the sociable but lazy man who falls asleep for 20 years and wakes up to find his entire world transformed! Adapted from 19th Century Joseph Jefferson's melodrama version of Washington Irving's short story, this comical theatrical adaptation includes some spooky ghosts, a mean landlord, Rip's sweet and innocent daughter, and, of course, a hero to save the day! The audience...
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| 12/06/08 |
The Velveteen Rabbit
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 6, 2008
A young boy opens up his present on Christmas day to reveal a stuffed rabbit made of velveteen. This is the beginning of a heartwarming friendship and of a story depicting the enchantments of childhood. From the page to the stage, watch as Margery Williams most beloved children's book comes to life with brilliant puppetry and fairytale magic. (for ages 5+)
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| 12/05/08 |
Winter Dance Party
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 5, 2008
The Winter Dance Party is a high-voltage live show capturing the Holly era in a dead on recreation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's nal tour. Every concert delivers unbridled, non-stop entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era including That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace and many, many more. Join us for an energy-packed evening of classic hits!
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| 12/03/08 |
Jim Gamble Puppets: The Nutcracker
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
December 3, 2008
Recognized all over the world, master puppeteer Jim Gamble returns to the Lewis Family Playhouse with his puppet performance of The Nutcracker. Based on the classical musical tale by Peter Tchaikovsky and the music performed by The Berlin Symphony Orchestra, this wonderful performance will charm children of all ages. (for ages 2+)
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11/21/08-
11/30/08 |
Noises Off
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
November 21-November 30, 2008
A second-rate star headlines a third-rate acting troupe touring in a fourth-rate bawdy farce called "Nothing On." Visit the outrageous world behind the scenes at the disastrous technical rehearsal and even more unruly performances of this play. Misspoken lines and missed cues create pandemonium onstage, while backstage romances and jealousies spill from behind the curtain. One of the greatest farces of the 20th century, Noises Off combines sardines, slamming doors, super glue, sexy starlets and...
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| 11/08/08 |
Tiffany
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
November 8, 2008
80's pop icon Tiffany whose self titled debut album went quadruple platinum will take us back to the era of blue eye shadow, acid washed jeans and lace gloves. Best known for her hits "I Think We're Alone Now," "Could've Been" and "I Saw Him Standing There," Tiffany is back and ready to take the world by storm. Be there as she serenades the audience with her chart hits and songs off her latest album "Just Me."
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10/18/08-
11/01/08 |
James and the Giant Peach
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
October 18-November 1, 2008
We are pleased to start our third season with this inventive adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale. When young James accidentally spills a bag of powerful magic by an old peach tree near the home of his mean aunts, the most wonderful thing happens and he and his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - take an incredible journey to New York City. Join them as they tell the story of their amazing adventure inside the giant peach! (Ages 5+)
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| 10/05/08 |
Capitol Steps
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
October 5, 2008
These hilarious comics bring the fun back to politics! Join us for an afternoon of laughter as the Lewis Family Playhouse welcomes back "Capitol Steps," the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress. Together, they perform a political musical satire and keep you laughing about events and personalities on Capitol Hill, the Oval Office and other centers of power, taking a humorous look at serious issues and providing laughs for millions.
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| 10/04/08 |
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
October 4, 2008
"High-octane nitro jive" is how one would describe Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The Grammy-nominated swing band will make their Lewis Family Playhouse debut in a special one-night only performance. Join us as the Swing Masters, bring the swinging sounds of the 40's and 50's in a high-energy performance sure to bring out the swing kids in all of us.
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| 10/01/08 |
Zakland
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
October 1, 2008
Enter Zakland, the wacky world of children's musician Zak Morgan. Join Zak on a magical journey into a musical world powered by imagination. In this high energy and interactive live performance, Morgan uses music, magic, theatre, and comedy as vehicles to encourage children to read books and use their imaginations.
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09/26/08-
09/28/08 |
Smokey Joe's Cafe
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
September 26-September 28, 2008
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
Relive rock's glory days as the Tony-nominated Broadway smash brings down the house with chart-toppers by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller. From "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" all the way to "Spanish Harlem" and "Kansas City," the greatest tunes of the 50's & 60's come alive in a high energy performance that celebrates rst kisses and last dances, cool songs and red-hot rock and roll.
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09/19/08-
09/20/08 |
Birdhouse Factory
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
September 19-September 20, 2008
Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory is a place where circus acrobatics and early 20th century machines come together. Inspired in part by Diego Rivera's Detroit industry murals, the outrageous illustrations of Rube Goldberg and by Charlie Chaplin's film Modern Times, Birdhouse Factory is depicted by creatively blending mechanics and art.
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09/12/08-
09/13/08 |
Diavolo
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
September 12-September 13, 2008
Diavolo - fearless, amazing and eccentric! Their innovative approach to dance examines the funny and frightening ways individuals interact with their environment. Everyday items like doors, chairs and stairways provide the backdrop for dramatic movement. Dancers, gymnasts, actors and athletes perform with oversized, surrealistic sets, structures and machinery. Diavolo will dazzle your senses and provoke your mind!
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| 09/07/08 |
Riders In The Sky
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
September 7, 2008
Saddle up for a high-spirited, action-packed western show filled with original songs and slapstick comedy! The music of Riders In The Sky is firmly grounded in the rich American music tradition of legendary cowboys and most widely known for their hit song "Woody's Roundup," from the 1999 Disney/Pixar animated classic Toy Story 2. Slip on your jeans and be prepared to start living life "the Cowboy Way" as these Grammy winning cowboys wrangle your hearts with their charisma and wit guaranteed a...
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| 09/06/08 |
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Lewis Family Playhouse
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Lewis Family Playhouse
September 6, 2008
Legendary rocker Pat Benatar and producer/songwriter, Neil Giraldo produced an array of hits which spawns over two decades. Pat Benatar's signature hits "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "We Live For Love" and "Heartbreaker" helped pave the way for female rock stars today. Come experience Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform some of their greatest hits which earned them multiple Grammy's and a host of other musical awards. Pat and Neil are sure to deliver a performance that will rock you right out...
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| 06/28/08 |
The Sippy Cups
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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| 06/21/08 |
Forbidden Hollywood
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
June 21, 2008
Look out Hollywood! No one is safe from the brilliant and satiric mind of Gerard Alessandrini. Picture this! Renee Zellweger, Keanu Reeves and Melanie Griffith impersonators, center stage singing "I Shouldn't Be In Pictures" to the tune of "You Oughta Be In Pictures," or heartthrob Gene Kelly sauntering across the stage singing "My Singing is a Pain" to his famed "Singing in the Rain." That's just a smidgen of the fun Forbidden Hollywood has to offer.
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| 06/14/08 |
David Sanborn
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
June 14, 2008
Veteran alto sax master David Sanborn has played a crucial role in establishing the sound of contemporary jazz and instrumental pop. During his recording and performing career which spans over three decades, he's continaully turning out hits and has worked with some of the industry's finest, everyone from Gil Evans and Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen. Be there as musical icon David Sanborn performs songs off his latest album "Closer."
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| 05/07/08 |
Jim Gamble Puppets: Carnival of the Animals
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
May 7, 2008
Master Puppeteer Jim Gamble returns to the Lewis Family Playhouse with Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by the unique musical score of Saint-Saens, this rod and string puppet program depicts the composer as a little boy creating imaginary animals from familiar objects.
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| 05/07/08 |
Jim Gamble Puppets: Carnival of the Animals
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
May 7, 2008
Master Puppeteer Jim Gamble returns to The Lewis Family Playhouse with Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by the unique musical score of Saint-Saens, this rod and string puppet program depicts the composer as a little boy creating imaginary animals from familiar objects.
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| 05/04/08 |
Beethoven's Wig
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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| 05/03/08 |
H.M.S. Pinafore
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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04/11/08-
04/26/08 |
The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant)
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
April 11-April 26, 2008
Roald Dahl's wickedly funny book about the friendship between a dream-blowing Friendly Giant and a little orphan named Sophie is wonderfully adapted for the stage by David Wood, the UK's "National Children's Dramatist" (Irving Wardle-The Times). Using humor, delighful nonsense language and puppets, the play follows the BFG and Sophie as they team up with the Queen to save the children of England from the child-eating giants, Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, Meatdripper, Childchewer...
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| 03/29/08 |
Rob Lake's A Night of Magic
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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| 03/15/08 |
The Magic of Ireland
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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| 03/13/08 |
Tomas & the Library Lady
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
March 13, 2008
Young Tomas loves stories. He spends every summer with his family, harvesting crops from Texas to Iowa, passing long days in the fields listening to his grandfather tell stories. Before long, Tomas knows all of Papa Grande's tales by heart and shyly ventures to the library in search of new stories. Through the kindness of the librarian, Tomas discovers the magical world of books.
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| 02/16/08 |
Russian-American Kids Circus
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
February 16, 2008
Join the fun... It's alive, it's fantastic, it's a dazzling adventure! Trained and produced by the veteran stars of the Moscow Circus, these talented young performers ranging in age from 6 to 16 take over the stage, dazzling audiences with their synchronized acrobatics, black lights, unicycling, expert juggling, daring aerial feats, and balancing acts. (Recommended for ages 5+)
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| 02/16/08 |
Russian-American Kids Circus
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
February 16, 2008
Join the fun... It's live, it's fantastic, it's a dazzling adventure! Trained and produced by the veteran stars of the Moscow Circus, these talented young performers ranging in age from 6 to 16 take over the stage, dazzling audiences with their synchronized acrobatics, black lights, unicycling, expert juggling, daring aerial feats, and balancing acts.
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| 02/10/08 |
Todd Oliver & The Funny Dogs
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
February 10, 2008
The Funny Dogs-- It's a full blown family variety show with a twist... talking dogs! Comedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver, along with his cast of hilarious characters, will have your family in stiches as he performs his one-of-a-kind comedy. Get ready, you haven't laughed this hard in years! (Recommended for all ages)
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| 02/09/08 |
Harlem Gospel Choir
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
February 9, 2008
Founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs who have traveled the globe sharing their joy of faith through their music. Their songs of inspiration touch the depths of the soul and raise spirits to angelic heights.
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| 02/06/08 |
Let Them Eat Books
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
February 6, 2008
By actively involving the audience in storytelling and improvisation. We Tell Stories stimulates young imaginations, encourages creativity and tickles the funny bone. Charming stories are brought to life with the help of whimsical homemade costumes and props stuffed into an old steamer trunk. Delightful for wee ones and adults alike.
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01/18/08-
02/02/08 |
Dreams of Anne Frank
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
January 18-February 2, 2008
Winner of the Time Out Award for best children's production during its London premiere, this imaginative play with music explores the fantasy world the adolescent Anne Frank created to escape her captivity as her family hid from the Nazis for two years in a cramped Amsterdam attic. The play "celebrates Anne Frank's vitality, while at the same time reminding us of the evils that led to Anne's death and that of millions like her."
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| 01/05/08 |
Kenny Loggins
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
January 5, 2008
There are certain welcoming voices in popular music that can be identified as soon as a song starts and singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins possesses such a voice. For over three decades, Loggins' has been inviting listeners in to experience music that reaches the heart and soul. Come savor the magic as Multi-Grammy Award winner Kenny Loggins makes his Lewis Family Playhouse debut!
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11/30/07-
12/01/07 |
Rockapella Christmas Show
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
November 30-December 1, 2007
Get into the holiday spirit with the undeniable kings of a cappella. Rockapella returns to the Lewis Family Playhouse with their spectacular holiday concert. Be there when Kevin, Jeff, George, Scott, and John "rock" you with yuletide cheer as they swoon their way into your hearts with classic songs from the winter season.
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| 11/16/07 |
Joanna
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
November 16, 2007
In a special one-night only performance, Geffen recording artist Joanna will take everyone's breath away with her sensational voice. Experience talent at its finest when "Joanna" belts out tunes off her debut album "This Crazy Life" including her hit single "Let it Slide," featured on MTV's "Laguna Beach."
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| 11/15/07 |
The Snow Dragon
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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| 11/07/07 |
Jim Gamble Puppets: Wonderful World of Puppets
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
November 7, 2007
Jim Gamble's unique style and imaginative marionettes will thrill and delight audiences of all ages in this lively variety performance featuring some of his most beloved characters. Fun and mischief await when Gamble's marionettes interact with the audience and "magically" transform into other characters.
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10/19/07-
11/03/07 |
Go, Dog. Go!
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
October 19-November 3, 2007
P.D. Eastman's classic 1961 beginner book comes to life on stage in a hilarious exploration of movement, color and space. Big Dogs, Green Dogs, Spotted Dogs, Dogs in Trees, Dogs who Work and Dogs who Play are all on stage, creating a visual and musical spectacle for children of all ages!
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| 10/06/07 |
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
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09/28/07-
09/30/07 |
Pump Boys & Dinettes
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
September 28-September 30, 2007
Pump Boys & Dinettes
Conceived and Written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick,
Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel & Jim Wann
Director John LaLonde
Musical Director Don Cloud
The pump boys sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country. The dinettes, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off Broadway. They perform on guitars, piano, brass and, yes, kitchen...
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| 09/21/07 |
Collin Raye
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
September 21, 2007
Collin Raye, an electrifying showman is nothing if not passionate. His fiery delivery has made country standards of such searing ballads as "Love Me," "In This Life," "Not That Different" and "Little Rock." Join us as country legend, Collin Raye serenades the audience with some of his classic country hits.
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| 09/15/07 |
Lazer Vaudeville
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
September 15, 2007
Magic, illusion and lasers! Complete with superlative juggling, black light illusion, acrobatics, zany comedy, and audience participation, Lazer Vaudeville offers clean, classy fun for the entire family. A cast of fantastical characters leads the audience on a journey through the imagination as a wizard creates magical illusions with laser beams, a neon cowboy kicks up a luminescent rope-spinning display, and an audience member escapes from a straitjacket. Lazer Vaudeville illuminates with...
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| 06/09/07 |
Tomas Kubinek: Certified Lunatic & Master of the Impossible
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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June 9, 2007
Recipient of numerous international awards, Tomas Kubinek has been playing to packed theatres around the world. In his brilliant one man show of absurd stories, death defying experiments and spontaneous hilarity, his outrageous theatrics are executed with such conviction that audiences instantly fall beneath his spell. People of all ages are reduced to giggles, and screams of delight.
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| 06/02/07 |
Tom and Dick: The Smothers Brothers Show
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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June 2, 2007
The Smothers Brothers are one of the most successful teams in history, from their first appearance on the Jack Parr show in 1961 through their own beloved primetime comedy series. For over 4 decades, these masters of comic timing have brought joy to audiences of all ages. Please join us for a special evening with these American icons.
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| 05/26/07 |
Dino Rock: Dinosaur Book of World Records
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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May 26, 2007
Dino Rock features lively original music, giant dinosaur puppets and sing-along lessons about dinosaurs, ecology and natural history! A Dinosaur Book of World Records brings together a slew of recordholding creatures from the Mesozoic Era. Come to the library on stage with DinoRockers and help them unearth the newest info about nature's own real life monsters, the dinosaurs.
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05/11/07-
05/12/07 |
Four Stand-Up Dads
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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May 11-May 12, 2007
Comedians Dan St. Paul(Disney's Flubber), Milt Abel (SF Comedy Competition), Tim Bedore (NPR's Marketplace) and Kelly McDonald (Tonight Show) will have everyone laughing over their observations of fatherhood and family-life at Costco. A special Mother's Day week treat for the whole family!
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03/29/07-
03/30/07 |
BREAK!-The Urban Funk Spectacular
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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March 29-March 30, 2007
The Urban Funk Spectacular is a high energy tribute to the history of Hip Hop Dancing. This creatively charged American art form is a combination of pure physical strength and agility which propels this group of New York's finest urban artists through a fast-paced, high-energy hip-hop and break dance show. Their breathtaking display of physical feats, gravity-defying headstands and amazing tumbling will leave the audience yearning for more!
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| 02/21/07 |
Jim Gamble Puppets (Wee Wednesday Series)
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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February 21, 2007
Recognized all over the world, master puppeteer Jim Gamble presents fun and innovative productions that blend familiar musical themes with colorful puppet characters. Join us for a unique and special Wednesday morning performance aimed at pre-schoolers.
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| 02/17/07 |
Taikoproject: (re)generation
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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February 17, 2007
The Taikoproject is an ensamble of America's premiere, emerging taiko drummers. The ensemble's work balances the traditions and rich history of American taiko with a contempory edge exploring new dimensions in taiko. Join us for this theatrical production that blends taiko with storytelling, spoken word, music, hip hop choreography, video multi-media and dance.
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| 02/02/07 |
Odyssey Dance Theatre
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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February 2, 2007
Led by Artistic Director Derryl Yaeger, Odyssey Dance Theatre combines the classical virtues of ballet with explosive attack of jazz, the freedom of modern dance, the raw energy of hip-hop, the syncopated rhythms of tap, the fluid partnering of ballroom and the spirit of Broadway and Vaudeville to create a fresh dance vocabulary that engages audiences across the country and around the world!
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| 01/14/07 |
Jack Benny
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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January 14, 2007
One of the catch-phrases of Jack Benny's radio and television show involved Mel Blanc as a train announcer who said over the loudspeaker, "Train now leaving on track for five for Anaheim, Azusa and Cuc...amonga." In 1993, the City of Rancho Cucamonga erected a statue of the comedian, which now proudly sits in the Lewis Family Playhouse Lobby. Join us for this special afternoon of laughter and memories as veteran actor Eddie Carroll becomes the beloved showman and guides the audience through...
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| 01/11/07 |
The Manhattan Transfer
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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January 11, 2007
For over 30 years, the Grammy winning quartet of Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul and Cheryl Bentyne have combined their voices into an incomparable four-part harmony that has consistently set new standards for vocal music. They continue to delight fans wherever they go and we're thrilled to be presenting these marvelous musical legends on the Lewis Family Playhouse stage.
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11/24/06-
12/17/06 |
Seussical
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
November 24-December 17, 2006
Join Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in this musical journey about the power of imagination! Originally written for Broadway, this special one-act version has been especially adapted for young audiences and their families. "Oh, the thinks you can think!"
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| 11/11/06 |
An Evening with Rockapella
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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November 11, 2006
As the undisputed kings of contemporary a cappella music, Rockapella continues to offer proof to everyone of their boundless ability to inspire and attract devoted fans, new and old. Often imitated, never duplicated, this certifiably unique pop group from Providence, R.I. had taken the previously stodgy music genre of a cappella and brought it fullforce into the 21st century!
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| 11/04/06 |
Capitol Steps
The Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cul
Presented by Lewis Family Playhouse
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November 4, 2006
The only group in America that attempts to be funnier than the Congress, a group of current and former Congressional staffers who have become known for their hilarious and topical political satire. This acclaimed troupe has just released it's 25th album "Four More Years in the Bush Leagues," which skewers politicans from both sides of the aisle, with songs including "The Sunny side of Tikrit" and "He works hard for our Country." Join us during election week for an evening of good-natured...
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