Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Part of WonderFest

Jan. 12 to Jan. 28, 2018 
Wells Fargo Playhouse

Recommended for ages 4 and older

 
Book by Robert Kauzlaric
Music & Lyrics by George Howe
Based on the novel by Richard & Florence Atwater

 Approximate length: 60 minutes

 ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance: Friday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. 
Mr. Popper spends his time daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands while Mrs. Popper scrimps and saves to put beans on the table. When a spirited penguin arrives on their doorstep, a new horizon (and flock!) opens before them! Come along for an unforgettable adventure in this 
1930s-inspired musical based on the classic book.
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 You may request a school performance starting April 3, 2017.
Booking notes:
  • School performances are for student groups of 20 or more.
  • Tickets range from $9 to $10 per person, tax included.
  • Adults, including teachers, must purchase a ticket and be included in the total reservation.
  • No children 3 years of age or younger are permitted to attend school performances

For more booking details, see our School Performances FAQs or call School Performance Coordinator, Arlethia Hailstock at 704-973-2829.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins


Jan. 9 to Jan. 19, 2018
Wells Fargo Playhouse

Recommended for kindergarten through second grade

 

 Approximate length: 60 minutes
Mr. Popper spends his time daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands while Mrs. Popper scrimps and saves to put beans on the table. When a spirited penguin arrives on their doorstep, a new horizon (and flock!) opens before them! Come along for an unforgettable adventure in this 1930s-inspired musical based on the classic book.
 
School performance schedule
  • Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 11 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. These performances have been cancelled due to inclement weather.
  • Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.
ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance
Friday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early access to the show to ensure that their interpretation is accurate.

WonderFest

Mr. Popper's Penguins
 
Storytime in Spangler Library Saturday, Jan. 6 10:45 a.m.
Workshop Saturday, Jan. 13 2 p.m.
Cast Meet & Greet Saturday, Jan. 13 after 3 p.m. show
Balloonacy
 
Storytime in Spangler Library Friday, Jan. 12 10:45 a.m.
New Play Development
 
New Works Class
 | Reading of a new play from CTC Conservatory students 		Saturday, Jan. 13 2 p.m.
Education Day
 | Backstage Tour and Young Playwrights for Change play readings 		Saturday, Jan. 20 10 a.m.