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Hylton Family Series (2011-12 Season)

Adult Tickets: $48.00, Children's Tickets: $16.00 for 4 events | ORDER

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

  • October 1, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Merchant Hall

Hylton Family Series

This delightful tale tells the story of a little girl, her father and her beloved stuffed animal and is chock full of adventure, song, and gigantic dancing laundry! When Trixie and her father go to the laundromat, she brings Knuffle Bunny – but things quickly go hilariously wrong! Based on his beloved Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems teams up with Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Silversher to celebrate this heartwarming children’s story. This event is presented in partnership with Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour.

$15 Adults; $5 Children
Children’s tickets are available for anyone in grades 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

More Video and Learning Materials for Knuffle Bunny are available here.

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Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company

  • November 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Merchant Hall

Hylton Family Series

“Helium light and hilarious,” says The New York Times of this mesmerizing company that has enchanted audiences of all ages on Broadway and around the globe. Founded by pneumatic wizard Fred Garbo and Brazilian ballerina Daielma Santos, this unique ensemble combines physical comedy, dance, juggling and their own giant inflatable props for a clever and engaging performance that will amaze and entertain children and adults alike!

$15 Adults; $5 Children
Children’s tickets are available for anyone in grades 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

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Peter Yarrow

  • February 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Merchant Hall

Hylton Family Series

This fun and interactive performance combines folk favorites with inspiring lessons for children of all ages! Legendary musician, songwriter, and children’s author Peter Yarrow is perhaps best known for his career as part of the beloved trio Peter, Paul & Mary; yet he is also a spirited activist who has committed his time and musical talents to promoting many worthy causes from civil rights, gender equality, and environmental issues to educating children about treating each other with kindness and respect through his non-profit, Operation Respect. In this family-oriented performance, Yarrow performs heartwarming renditions of the iconic songs we all know and love, such as “If I Had a Hammer,” ”Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and the anti-bullying anthem, “Don’t Laugh at Me.”

$15 Adults; $5 Children

Children’s tickets are available for anyone in grades 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

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Imago Theatre: ZooZoo

  • April 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Merchant Hall

Hylton Family Series

“Masters of mime, dance, and acrobatics…sure fire…inspired fun!” says The New York Times about this new production by internationally acclaimed Imago Theatre that combines comedy and illusion with original music. ZooZoo features a menagerie like no other – a giant dinosaur, hungry anteaters, hitchhiking rabbits, introverted frogs, cantankerous polar bears, hippos and tricky penguins – filling the stage with wit, wonder and mesmerizing mayhem.

$15 Adults; $5 Children
Children’s tickets are available for anyone in grades 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

Imago Theatre video:

$15.00

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