Cape Playhouse for Kids Summer 2023 in Dennis MA
The Cape Playhouse in Dennis is the place to be on Friday mornings this summer 2023 Discover the magic and wonder of live theatre designed especially for children at one of the most historic theatre venues in the country. Each summer, The Cape Playhouse brings you classic tales, zany humor, beloved stories, and lively music.
Performances every Friday from
July 7th to August 25th, 2023 at 10:30am
All tickets are $16.50.*
Running time for all shows is approximately one hour.
*Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.
*All Tickets are subject to a $3.50 handling fee.
Friday, July 7, 10:30am
Aesop’s Fables
These fables from the legendary Greek storyteller, Aesop, have been delighting young and old alike for thousands of years, and they still have a message for us today. Perfect for younger audiences, these classic tales entertain but also share a strong message about treating others fairly and knowing right from wrong. Stories like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Tortoise and The Hare,” and “The Lion and The Mouse” leave audiences with a message that is both timely, and timeless!
Friday, July 14, 10:30am
Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix is a slapstick comedy dog show like no other. Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as Johnny plays the straight man role in this wonderful family show. They have appeared with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, David Letterman Show,Primetime Live, Circus of the Stars, and at Disneyland, Busch Gardens, the Big Apple Circus, the Royal Hanneford Circus, even The White House! They are the Animal Planet Pet Star Winners. Sit! Stay! Get ready to howl! Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone!
Friday, July 21, 10:30am
The Tanglewood Marionettes’ Cinderella
Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, this production of Cinderella is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. Our telling is based on the original beloved tale, but we do offer a few new surprises: Cinderella’s conveyance to the ball is NOT the traditional horse-drawn coach, and, when all hope seems lost, a clever little bluebird saves the day! A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, Cinderella is sure to please audiences of all ages.
The Tanglewood marionettes are performing in Brewster every Tuesday as well
Friday, July 28, 10:30am
The Tanglewood Marionettes’ The Dragon King
A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! All this and more can be found in this award-winning production.
Friday, August 4, 10:30pm
Shakin’ Up Shakespeare with the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival
Join us for a rowdy morning of Shakespeare as the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival presents selected scenes from Much Ado About Nothing and As You Like It.
Friday, August 11, 10:30am
Tortoise & Hare’s Race to Health
On your mark, get set, read! That’s what Bejamin Booksmart does to help his friend Terrence the Tortoise as he prepares for another race with Henry the Hare. Inspired by Aesop’s famous fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare,” a cast of colorful, fun puppet friends find different solutions, with the help from books, to prepare us all for a race EVERYONE can win – becoming our HEALTHIEST SELF! Through interactive songs and movement, Benjamin and his friends will keep the entire audience happy, healthy, and engaged!
Friday, August 18, 10:30pm
The Tanglewood Marionettes’ Perseus and Medusa
Take a trip back in time to the dawn of civilization, to an ancient world of gods, goddesses, prophecies and heroes. In this masterful production, you will accompany Perseus through personal trials and glorious quests. A lavish show featuring beautiful, hand-crafted marionettes, scrolling sets, exotic music and much, much more. The ancient world has never been so accessible!
This performance is appropriate for children in grades 1-8, but is recommended for grades 4 and up.
Friday, August 25, 10:30am
The Tanglewood Marionettes’ Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and features melodies from the Humperdinck opera. The colorful set is in the shape of a giant story book; as the pages turn, each new and exciting scene is revealed. All the staging, scenery, and marionettes are handcrafted by Tanglewood Marionettes and together represent over a year of construction time. The story itself is set in the mid-nineteenth century. As the tale unfolds, Hansel and Gretel must call upon their inner reserves and learn new methods to overcome the challenges they encounter while lost in the wood.
