This year, New York City Children's Theater delighted families with three original, entertaining and enriching productions. We're happy to share their feedback with you!

1. New York City Children’s Theater
2017-18 Season Feedback

2. Interstellar Cinderella
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3. “I loved Interstellar Cinderella, and
so did my son. The production
values were great, the script and
music was wonderful, and I
especially loved how it challenged
gender norms in a fun, non-
preachy way.”
- NYC Parent

4. “We had a wonderful time at the
show! Having a 6-year old daughter, it
was great to see a classic children's
tale that was flipped on its head and
showed a young woman who wasn't
powerless. It's going to be a memory
we'll talk about for a long time.”
- NYC Parent

5. “Finally a princess story we can get
behind! Loved the message of
female empowerment and aptitude
in STEM fields. The cast was also
stellar vocally, especially
Cinderella. She has the voice of an
angel. Such a joy to watch.”
- NYC Parent

6. “My granddaughters loved the
show. The art activities and having
a staff member read the book to
them before was a wonderful. The
actors were terrific as were the
songs. It was a fabulous
experience.“
- NYC Grandparent

7. “This was a charming production
that our entire family enjoyed. The
songs were catchy and sweet. It
was a memorable experience, and
we look forward to seeing more
productions in the future.”
- NYC Parent

8. “Interstellar Cinderella was a
refreshing update to an old classic.
It continues with the core themes of
kindness and perseverance mixed
with an independent and
technological twist. Bravo!”
- NYC Parent

9. The Little Red Fish
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10. “The puppetry, design, theme and
portrayal was beautiful and
magical. My granddaughter loved it
and understood that it was about
the imaginary and magical nature
of books. I would definitely go
again.”
- NYC Grandparent

11. “This was a beautifully produced show
that both little kids and adults could enjoy.
The whole theater experience was very
well-designed for little kids, with a little
arts and crafts and songs beforehand, and
a reading of the book ahead of time. This
was a great experience and a nice way to
introduce kids to the theater.”
- NYC Parent

12. “They loved it! I loved how most of
the props were made out of
cardboard so creatively and was
incredibly impressed by the sound
during the show! Excellent show!!
Also the perfect length for young
audiences!”
- NYC Parent

13. “The Little Red Fish was whimsical,
funny and entertaining and she
really enjoyed it. The music and
sound effect were great, a very nice
ballet of actors, musician and
puppeteers. Last but not least, I
also enjoyed the show!”
- NYC Parent

14. “Marvelous, magical production
that captivated me as much as my
almost 9 year old. Very creative
staging filled with enchanting
transformations that transports you
into the story's dream world. Not to
be missed!”
- NYC Parent

15. “Not only was this the first puppet
show for our granddaughter, but
also for me. I was amazed by the
creativity. The actors appearing on
stage with the puppets added so
much to the production.”
- NYC Grandparent

16. Please Bring Balloons
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17. “Your charming actors and talented crew
once again harnessed our children's
imaginations to create scenes of real action
and stunning vistas, using nothing more
than themselves and some pieces of cloth.
We really were on the North Pole! This was
such a welcome break from the incessant
and addictive animated stories on the kids'
tablet screens!”
- NYC Grandparent

18. “A perfect introduction to theatre for
young toddlers. The length along with
audience participation allowed our
daughter to really take in the show and
appreciate the content and message. We
were shocked how much recall and
understanding she had of the show in
discussion on our way home!”
- NYC Parent

19. “Fantastic experience, particularly
for younger kids! My child has
been mostly terrified of live
performance, but he was engaged
the entire time and wanted to
return immediately. It's dreamy and
wonderful!"
- NYC Parent

20. “This show was absolutely
wonderful! My17-month-old loved
it! The performers were so terrific
and did a wonderful job of
encouraging interactivity. I wanted
to go back to the second
performance that same day!”
- NYC Parent

21. “The show was quite adorable. My
2 year old son loved it and couldn't
stop talking about how he "met a
polar bear" for the rest of the day.
Great actors and really enjoyable
for kids and adults. Well done!”
- NYC Parent

22. “Please Bring Balloons is the magical
experience of theater that all young
children should experience. From the
high quality production to the stellar
energy of the cast, it keeps even the
adults entertained the whole way
through. I would go see Please Bring
Balloons every week if I could!”
- NYC Parent

23. To read more feedback from families who have
seen our productions, visit
nycchildrenstheater.org/category/audience-raves