Sunday, February 25

July 29, 30, 31 at 10:30 am

Junie B. Jones: The Musical Ticket Give-Away

Friday, February 20th

Skippyjon Jones, a new musical based on the bestselling book by Swarthmore’s Judy Schachner, will be performed by the professional actors of Theatreworks USA at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 20 at 7:30 PM. The 60-minute musical is recommended for children ages 4 and up.

Tickets are just $7 - $10 and available by calling the Box Office at 610.622.1189 or visiting the Web site at www.udpac.org. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. Parking is free.

"Skippyjon is a big-eared Siamese kitten with a vivid imagination and an unusual life goal—to be a chihuahua like his dog friends. Skippyjon’s imagination takes him on adventures, such as becoming a Spanish swordsman named Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in old Mexico! Filled with delightful music and loads of adventure, Skippyjon Jones will have young audience members laughing and singing along!"



For more information:  www.udpac.org

Location:   601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA

This event is appropriate for:  recommended for children ages 4 and up.

Cost: Tickets are just $7 - $10

It’s a jungle out there – and at the Players Club of Swarthmore this August! PCS Children’s Theater rounds out their season with the wonderfully imaginative and creative play, Jungle Book. Local adult and child actors tell the tale of Mowgli, a jungle boy raised by wolves. 

Recommended for children ages 3 and up, Jungle Book introduces us to Mowgil and his good friends Baloo, the bear, Bagheera, the panther and Kaa, the python snake – all living together in the jungle. Our hero, Mowgil, is tasked with defeating his mortal enemy Shere Khan, a man-eating tiger, who wants to rule the jungle. Mowgil doesn’t have to face his enemy alone though – the audience gets to help by portraying jungle animals such as monkeys, elephants, wolves, reptiles, bees and even a tropical storm! This fun show encourages audience participation and also contains a message about the importance of ecology.

Jungle Book runs 

Tuesday, August 12th 7:00pm; 

Friday, August 15th at 7:00pm; 

Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00pm; 

Thursday, August 14th at 7:00pm; 

Saturday, August 16th at 2:00pm; 

Sunday, August 17th  at 11:00am. 

All of the Children's Series productions are performed on The Players Club of Swarthmore's Raymond W. Smith stage on the second floor. Adult tickets are $10.00 each and Children under 12 are $8.00, cash or check only. This show is recommended for ages 3 and up. All tickets are sold at the door on the day of the performance.

For more information about this show, visit http://www.pcstheater.org/site/childrens-theater/the-jungle-book/

Travel down the rabbit hole as Upper Darby Summer Stage closes its 39th season with Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” a fun-filled stage adaptation of the classic animated film.  Performances are August 13, 14, 15 at 10:30 a.m. and on August 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The 70-minute performances of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” will take place on August 13, 14, 15 at 10:30 a.m. and on August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 – $10 and may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office: 610.622.1189. Children are invited to come early for fun pre-show activities prior to the morning performances and stay after all the shows to meet cast members. “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” is ideal for ages four and up and free babysitting is offered for those who are too young to enjoy the show quietly. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located in Drexel Hill, at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, minutes from the Main Line and Center City. Parking is free.The audience will follow Alice as she chases the White Rabbit into an enchanted land of unforgettable characters and exciting songs. From Zip-a-dee-doo-dah toThe Unbirthday Song, the audience will be singing along as the Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Mad Hatter and the nasty Queen create a wacky and hilarious world of wonder.

Alice (Erin Swisher of Lower Merion) is a very curious girl and is always wondering where her imagination will take her next.  One day, she chases a White Rabbit (Victoria Donnelly of Havertown) down the rabbit hole and goes on an adventure like no other.  While exploring, she meets the Mad Hatter (Scott Berkowitz of Havertown), a dancing Caterpillar (Bethlehem Antoine of Upper Darby) and even escapes the grip of the Queen of Hearts (Anna Rudegeair of Ardmore).  As Alice meets one zany character after another, she discovers many important things about herself.

Audience members are encouraged to bring in new toys and teenage books for the “To Fill the World with Love” Toy/Book Drive to benefit the young patients at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Contributors will eligible for a chance to win a train set provided by Bachmann Trains. Drop-off bins will be located on site at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.

For more information:  http://www.udpac.org

Location:  601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

This event is appropriate for:   ages 4 and up

Cost: $7 -$10

Honk, Jr!

August 6 - August 8

For more information:  http://www.udpac.org

Location:  601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

This event is appropriate for:   ages 4 and up

Cost: $7 -$10

Win a "Family 4 Pack" 4 Tickets to Honk, Jr. , Show Date: August 6 at 10:30 am

Shrek the Musical

August 1- August 9

The Mainstage show at Upper Darby Summer Stage isn’t just for kids! Professional on every level – directing, costuming, lighting design, full orchestra – Mainstage at Summer Stage features young adults to the age of 28.

Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaimsShrek The Musical, “Far, far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway!”

Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!


For more information: http://www.udpac.org 

Location: 601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

This event is appropriate for: ages 8 and up

Cost: $12 -$15


Win a "Family 4 Pack" - 4 Tickets to the Mainstage production, Shrek (2 hour production, full orchestra, 8 and up) - August 2, at 7:30 pm  

July 23, 2014 - July 25, 2014

The timeless fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite in Disney’s CINDERELLA KIDS, an adaptation of the treasured animated film!

Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters and denied a chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love!

With a beautiful score, including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and the classic "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," Disney's CINDERELLA KIDS will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.


For more information: http://www.mediatheatre.org

Location: 104 East State St. Media, PA 19063

Cost: $12 -$15

May 31 at 4 p.m.

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The characters from Charles Schulz’s classic comic strip Peanuts are brought to life in the hit Broadway musical. It depicts a typical day in the life of Charlie Brown and his friends, including his little sister, Sally, the bossy Lucy, Linus with his ever present security blanket, the piano-playing Schroeder, and Snoopy, the beagle. They play baseball, try to fly a kite, write a 100-word essay on “Peter Rabbit,” all while Charlie Brown tries to catch the eye of The Little Red-Haired Girl.” Among the delightful songs are the title number, “Happiness,” “The Book Report” and “Suppertime



For more information:   http://www.hedgerowtheatre.org

Location:   The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
800 Manchester Ave. Media, PA 19063
This event is appropriate for:   the whole famiy

Cost: all tickets $10

James and the Giant Peach runs Friday, April 11^th at 7:00pm; Saturday, April 12^th at 4:30pm; Sunday, April 13^th at 11:00am; Friday, April 18^th at 7:00pm and Sunday, April 19^th at 4:30pm.  

All of the Children's Series productions will be performed on The Players Club of Swarthmore's Raymond W. Smith stage on the second floor.  Adult tickets are $10.00 each and Children under 12 are $8.00, cash or check only.  This show is recommended for ages 5 and up.  All tickets are sold at the door on the day of the performance.

For more information about this show, visit http://www.pcstheater.org/site/childrens-theater/james-and-the-giant-peach/.

Saturdays at 11am, March 15 to April 5