Activities for Kids

Give Them a Hand: NYC’s Best Puppet Shows

It's not your imagination: these things are everywhere lately. Here's where to catch the best ones in town!

By Rachel Sokol September 25, 2017

If you haven’t noticed, puppets are kind of a big deal right now. From a permanent exhibit celebrating one of the masters of the form, to tons of new productions, and perennial favorites, NYC is a real puppet town this season. No matter your child’s age or puppet preferences — colorful and fuzzy, classic marionettes, funky and fun — there’s a place to catch a high quality show. Click through to see some of NYC’s top spots for puppets!

For a Classic with Girl Power: Petra and the Wolf

Inspired by the Prokofiev classic, Peter and the Wolf, with captivating large-scale puppetry and live music, this original work introduces the mischievous but fearless Petra, the granddaughter of the fabled Peter. When a wolf threatens her home and animal friends, her adventures become a showcase of bravery and compassion. Featuring staging and puppetry by Glass Half Full Theatre and live original score by Mother Falcon.

On Stage At Kingsborough
November 5, 2 p. m.
Tickets starting at: $12
Kingsborough Community College
2001 Oriental Blvd.
Brooklyn, NY
Online: onstageatkingsborough.org

photo: Lionheart Youth Theatre