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New York City Children's Theater

May 19, 2015

New York City Children’s Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) will tour two (2) affordable and even free musical touring productions for children ages 3 -8 years old this spring and summer across New York City.


TWO BUGS ARE BETTER THAN ONE - Premiere

Book and Lyrics by Jenny Stafford

Music by Willem Oosthuysen

Directed by Bill Bowers

Starring Hector Ortiz, Vanessa Spica, and Diana Fox


Sat., May 4 & Sun., May 5 at 12pm

Sat., May 9 & Sun., May 10 at 12pm


Theater 3, 311 W. 43rd Street (bet. 8-9th Ave.) New York, NY 10036


Ticket $20 for all ages; Tickets on sale now at: www.nycchildrenstheater.org or 646-250-1178


Students at the Peachtree School for insects are up to their usual antics, but today there is a buzz in the air because Fiona the Firefly, the leader of their community, has disappeared! Marvin and Anna, a scatter-brained moth and a studious worker bee, are assigned the duty of finding Fiona and bringing her back to safety.


During this 45-min original musical, children will travel with Marvin and Anna on an epic journey of self-discovery. Along the way they’ll meet a sassy spider, a dramatic mosquito and a sly fly, all of whom teach an important lesson about how collaboration, cooperation and self-confidence can help save the day!


MY CITY PARK!

Book and Lyrics by Brooke Boertzel and Melissa Gordon

Starring Diana Fox and Sophia Holtz


Saturday May 30, 1:00pm

Jackie Robinson Park, The Bandshell, 89 Bradhurst Ave. W. 146th St., Harlem


Saturday, June 6, 1pm

Marcus Garvey Park, near Acropolis, Madison Ave, E. 120 St. to E. 124 St.


Sunday, June 7th, 1pm

Sara D. Roosevelt Park, E. Houston St. To Canal St. between Chrystie St. and Forsyth St.



Saturday, June 13, 1pm

Hamilton Fish Park, E. Houston St, Stanton St, Sheriff St., Pitt St.


Saturday, June 27th

Bowling Green Park, Broadway and Whitehall St.


All performances are free!


For the second year New York City Children’s Theater will present MY CITY PARK.

Children will learn the importance of shared community spaces as they sing along to songs that celebrate New York City! This 60-minute musical tells the story of Milo that finds out that his favorite city park is going to be torn down and replaced with a shopping mall, he seeks out the help of his two best friends, Odessa the Owl and Bucky the Squirrel. This educational performance features puppetry, original songs and audience participation.


MY CITY PARK performances are funded by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and New York City Parks and Recreation Department.


Both musical touring productions are also available for in-school, after-school or culture venues residencies.


For more information, contact:

Kimberly Wilson Marshall, PR Director, (646) 721-4375 or kwilson@nycchildrenstheater.org