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As Clifford celebrates his 50th anniversary in 2012, we celebrate the timeless values of these BIG Ideas – Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others.  These sentiments have never been more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island – Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone – embark on new adventures.  With memorable songs and choreography, there’s even more of him to love in this charming musical production.

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Young Nuna has started to hear things she can’t figure out. Realizing the young girl has inherited the ability to hear the spirits of rushing rivers and soaring mountains, Nuna’s grandmother takes her to a melting glacier where the spirit of a great mountain weeps. Does Nuna have the power to answer the mountain’s cry?

The Great Mountain will inspire, entertain and capture your imagination. Renowned for its artistry and innovation, Red Sky Performances is Canada’s leading producer of Indigenous performance in dance, theatre and music.

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.

Amazing Grace (by Mary Hoffman)  Grace attempts to break stereotypes in an effort to play the title character in her school’s production of Peter Pan.

Borreguita and the Coyote (by Verna Aardema) The classic Mexican tale of a little lamb, or borreguita, who uses her wits to escape a hungry coyote.

Imogene’s Antlers (by David Small) Young Imogene is delighted to wake up with “cool” antlers, but soon discovers that her parents and school principals do not share her enthusiasm.

Master Man (by Aaron Shepard) A man whose muscles are as big as his ego earns his comeuppance when he claims to be the world’s strongest man in this Nigerian tall tale.

Math Curse (by Jon Scieszka) This story playfully addresses the phobia some kids have when tackling seemingly impossible math problems.

Owen (by Kevin Henkes) Owen just can’t bear to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy – a problem, since he is about to start kindergarten. Owen’s understanding mother provides a clever solution.

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Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman — she will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever.

Featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, this treasured tale explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.

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This narrated program will explore the instruments and sounds of the orchestra with Ottorino Respeghi’s Pines of Rome and Mason Bates’ Mothership.

Written in 1924, Pines of Rome was the first composition known to incorporate a pre-recorded sound – a bird call. This symphonic tone poem used extremely specific musical imagery and brilliant scoring and was the inspiration for many early Hollywood composers.

Embracing 21^st century technology, Mothership was written for the 2011 YouTube orchestra and has been viewed over two million times. It is an electro-acoustic tour de force featuring improvisational solos that cross over between the classical and pop worlds.

Following the performance, students are invited to meet the musicians in the lobby for an ‘’instrument petting zoo,’ an opportunity to see and hear the instruments up close.

(Program is subject to change without notice.)

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While decisions made by Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and William Tecumseh Sherman affected the course of American history, ordinary Americans carried out these orders and often made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

This stirring production features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this complex, tumultuous chapter of American history. The Civil War illuminates the humanity and sacrifices of those who fought and the many who died by focusing on the smaller stories of soldiers who are caught up in the conflict. Meet Zak, a runaway slave who demands the right to fight his own fight; Will, his former best friend and “master;” Johnny, an Irish immigrant who volunteers to defend his new home; and Jackie, a girl who becomes a drummer boy.

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Adapted from the Broadway version, Seussical is Theatreworks’ biggest show ever!

The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. Just imagine a world where anything is possible – an elephant in a tree, a person too tiny to see, a heroic child and dreams running wild! Think of a magical, musical world where helping a friend, never giving up and keeping a promise come alive in this amazing compilation of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie La Bird, and all the Whos down in Whoville are intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure in a witty, wild, whimsical world.

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But it can also be a dangerous thing — it can split you open and send you past the point of no return.

America’s longest running classical touring company brings you Shakespeare’s most enduring tale. The production’s urban setting makes it contemporary, but it is Shakespeare’s language that makes it timeless.

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Ramona, the exasperating but lovable third-grader, has delighted young readers for over fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Clearly. Now, she comes to life on the stage in Ramona Quimby.

Ramona’s life is a mess! Her older sister Beezus is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork, and her Dad just lost his job. She even thinks that her teacher hates her! Life is no picnic, and growing up isn’t easy. But with the help of her loving and patient family and friends, Ramona faces these challenges – as audiences laugh and cheer her on.

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