Center For Puppetry Arts

A compilation of stop motion short films from the master of silhouette animation, Lotte Reiniger! The animator, inventor, and pioneer Lotte Reiniger made silhouette animation films from the 1910s to the 1980s. Best known for creating the first feature-length animated film, The Adventures of Prince...

Cost: Free-$12.50

The world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of a beloved children’s story. “How can we be so different and feel so much alike? And how we can feel so different and be so much alike?” These questions are at the heart of the best-selling book, Stellaluna, by author and illustrator, Janell Cannon. No...

Cost: $19.50-$25

Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969, so come celebrate this 50th anniversary season with a day of activities FREE with your Worlds of Puppetry Museum admission, guided tour ticket, or your All-Inclusive Family Series ticket to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™. Enjoy our special Sesame Stre...

Cost: $12.50+

Celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th birthday!Thanks to our friends at Sesame Street Live, the Center for Puppetry Arts will be hosting a special Sesame Street character meet and greet event with Elmo to celebrate Sesame Street’s 50 Anniversary. Enjoy our special Sesame Street birthday exhibit with icon...

Cost: $35

Categories: Kids

Written by Jon Ludwig

Ages 4+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews Sept 17 & 18

People of Earth, prepare to be amazed! Blast off with an alien rock-n-roll band on a galactic journey of discovery. This original, out-of-this-world musical is a fun-filled exploration of the final front...

Cost: $19.50

Categories: Kids

By Mesner Puppet Theater of Kansas City, MO

Ages 4+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews July 30 & 31

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for retellings of delightful Mexican folktales. Hear the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chick born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a...

Cost: $19.50

Ages 21+ Before the darkening descends, we invite you to gather at the Center for Puppetry Arts for our final ball honoring Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: World of Myth and Magic. Create a Dark Crystal-inspired costume or wear any fantasy attire. Festivities include celebrity guests, a costume con...

Cost: $150

Categories: Kids

Adapted by Amy Sweeney

Ages 2+

Wed–Sun Reduced-Price Previews July 30 & 31

Little ones will move, sing, and help the farmhands on Old MacDonald’s farm. This interactive show is full of puppets, music, and a lot of fun down on the farm!

Themes: Caring for animals, farming/the...

Cost: $19.50

Categories: Kids

Adapted by Jon Ludwig Ages 4+

Tues–Sun Reduced-Price Previews June 11 & 12 No shows July 4

Trash is turned into treasure and true love prevails when this classic tale hip-hops its way into a modern day city complete with alley cats, beauty shops, and exercise videos!

Themes: F...

Cost: $19.50

When you play the Game of Puppets you win or….you don’t, but it will be fun either way! Join us at the Center for Puppetry Arts on Saturday, June 8 as we play the Game of Puppets. Members of Houses Marionette, Rod, Hand, and Shadow will battle it out to see who will claim the Puppet Throne. Who will...

Cost: $15

When you play the Game of Puppets you win or….you don’t, but it will be fun either way! Join us at the Center for Puppetry Arts on Saturday, June 8 as we play the Game of Puppets. Members of Houses Marionette, Rod, Hand, and Shadow will battle it out to see who will claim the Puppet Throne. Who will...

Cost: $15