Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park: Bessie’s Big Shot

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre W 79th St, NYC, NY

Through August 31, 2024 Thursday-Sunday at 11AM and 1PM. Now Playing: Bessie’s Big Shot will return to the Cottage! In this fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root […]

Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury

4 Shows July 30-2:00 PM  4:00 PM &  7:00 PM  9:00 PM July 31-1:00 PM  3:00 PM & 6:00 PM  8:00 PM Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: The Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and […]

$25 – $30

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community

Ballard Institute 1 Royce Circle, Storrs

The Ballard Institute will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with refreshments served at 4:30 p.m. and an in-person exhibition tour at 5 p.m. by curator Dr. Paulette Richards and Ballard Institute Director Dr. John Bell, which will also be streamed on Ballard Institute’s […]