Dr. Seuss Show in Salem

The Cat in the Hat Is Everywhere!
Chances are, you’ve probably heard of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs & Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and/or The Lorax. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance that the very mention of these books makes you immediately think of Dr. Seuss because almost everyone has encountered Dr. Seuss in one form another at some point. However, if your kids have not experienced the wonder of Dr. Seuss or they’re huge Dr. Seuss fans looking for their next source of wonder, you may want to take them to the Dr. Seuss show.

The Dr. Seuss Show is a one-hour performance that will take place at 211 Bridge Street in Salem, MA at 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. on Saturday (April 9, 2016) and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday (April 10, 2016) this weekend. This performance will let you see a group of local kids, teens, and adults portray a number of Dr. Seuss’ most famous characters and stories on stage. For more information on the Dr. Seuss Show and/or to purchase tickets, which cost $10 each, please visit the Neverland Theatre Company’s website.

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The Musical Season

Musical Masks

If you’re a big fan of musicals, there’s no better time to indulge in one of your favorite activities than now. This is because many of the theatres and schools that perform musicals begin their musical seasons in the early to late spring. As a result, if you’ve been hoping to catch a show that you haven’t seen before, introduce your kids to musicals, or find a new way to enjoy music with other individuals who are a little less musically-inclined than you are, this is the time to do it. In fact, there are several events this weekend that are sure to help you have a good time no matter what your musical preference may be.

First, if you’re looking for a show you haven’t seen before, you may want to consider seeing the Neverland Theatre Company’s production of the Wizard of Oz. Yes, I know, you’ve probably seen the Wizard of Oz or the musical Wicked, but this isn’t the movie and it certainly isn’t a musical from the Witch’s point of view. This production is a stage adaption of the original film, the Wizard of Oz, which is being performed at the Temple B’Nai Abraham Theater in Beverly, MA from tomorrow (April 5, 2014) to Sunday, April 13, 2014. This means that if you’ve always wanted to see Munchkins or Flying Monkeys on stage rather than on screen, you will finally have the chance. For more information on the Neverland Theatre Company’s Production of the Wizard of Oz and/or to order tickets, please visit the Neverland Theatre Company’s website.

Secondly, if you’re looking for a way to introduce your kids to musicals, the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) may have exactly what you’re looking for. This is because the North Shore Musical Theatre in association with Theatreworks USA is presenting a musical version of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tomorrow (April 5, 2014) for one show only at 11:00 A.M. This production, which is aimed at a much younger audience than your typical musical, will allow you and your children to experience the story of four children traveling through the magical land of Narnia like you have never seen it before. For more information and/or to order tickets, please visit the North Shore Music Theatre’s Children’s Show page.

Finally, if you’re looking for a musical experience that, as Meatloaf might say, has a twist and a bit of spin, the Dane Estate at Pine Manor College in Brookline, MA has the event for you. This is because the Dane Estate at Pine Manor College is hosting an event entitled “Gilded Nights: Masquerade Soireé” tomorrow (April 5, 2014) at 6:30 P.M. However, this soireé is not just a masked party, but is instead a murder mystery with a Phantom of the Opera theme. For more information on Gilded Nights: Masquerade Soireé and/or to order tickets, please visit the Gilded Nights website.

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