CHILDSPLAY

CHILDSPLAY THEATRE WELCOMES ALL

on a Muscial Adventure

Childsplay is thrilled to welcome families and classrooms back to the theater in its 45th season. Its performances celebrate the magic of live theatre, adding equal doses of music, spectacle, and nostalgia.

In October, Childsplay will begin its season with Selena Maria Sings—a world premiere by Miriam Gonzales, featuring original music by Daniel French. It tells the story of Selena Maria, a young indie songwriter living with the legacy of Selena Quintanilla. Through the help of her prima and a few others along the way, Selena Maria finds her voice. Selena Maria Sings celebrates music, family, immense love, and the strength it takes to be yourself.

Up next is Childsplay’s holiday show, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. Based on the classic animation, this production features favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Audiences can celebrate the season with an array of live holiday hits, like “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Holly Jolly Christmas.” This musical is the perfect way to add a little extra holiday magic.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show returns to the stage in February by popular demand. This show features beloved Eric Carle stories like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Busy Spider, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar with the help of 75 puppets. The soundscape and colorful light patterns are sure to delight all as they bring these books to life.

In April, Childsplay presents Schoolhouse Rock Live! The pop culture phenomenon explodes onto the stage with songs you loved, updated for a whole new generation. Enjoy megahits “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” “Interplanet Janet,” and more.

You can see Childsplay’s performances at the Herberger Theater Center.

For more information, visit childsplayaz.org or call (602) 252-8497.