“Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs” opens this Thursday, and we can hardly wait. Both stories are told by B. B. Wolfe, and you might learn a few details that were left out from the original tales. This musical production is the funniest of our productions, and encourages the most audience participation.

Well, not really. But, in a Washington Post.com article, production designer Jeremy Conway credits our own Allan Stevens as an early influence in his design career. Conway was Production Designer on the HBO television series, “Sex and the City.” Allan Stevens is not only our president, but also the set and costume designer for our productions, including “Sleeping Beauty.” Speaking of “Sleeping Beauty,” Sunday, July 25 is the final day to see this Helen Hayes Recommended© production. There are still some tickets left for both the 11:30 AM and 1 PM shows. And don’t worry, the show is “G” rated.

This is the FINAL WEEK for “Sleeping Beauty.” the Puppet Co.’s newest hit is delighting audiences at the Playhouse. This Helen Hayes Recommended© show might be the perfect opportunity to bring the preschoolers and older to see one of our “main stage” shows. No dragons, or big frights, but lots of humor for kids and their parents, a beautiful setting with gorgeous puppets, and an intriguing story with the requisite “Happily Ever After” ending. Not sure? Check out the video clip!. Remember, the playhouse is fully and blissfully air-conditioned.

Friday, July 16, is movie night for grown-ups, when the Puppet Co. screens Heather Henson’s “Handmade Puppet Dreams” a collection of puppet vignettes both funny and provocative. Tickets are limited.

Meanwhile, “Sleeping Beauty.” the Puppet Co.’s newest hit is delighting audiences at the Playhouse. This Helen Hayes Recommended© show might be the perfect opportunity to bring the preschoolers and older to see one of our “main stage” shows. No dragons, or big frights, but lots of humor for kids and their parents, a beautiful setting with gorgeous puppets, and an intriguing story with the requisite “Happily Ever After” ending. Not sure? Check out the video clip!. Remember, the playhouse is fully and blissfully air-conditioned.

“Sleeping Beauty.” the Puppet Co.’s newest hit is delighting audiences at the Playhouse. This might be a great opportunity to bring the preschoolers and older to see one of our “main stage” shows. No dragons, or big frights, but lots of humor for kids and their parents, a beautiful setting with gorgeous puppets, and an intriguing story with the requisite “Happily Ever After” ending. Not sure? Check out the video clip!. Remember, the playhouse is fully and blissfully air-conditioned.

Sorry, but the Tiny Tots performance on Wednesday, June 23, is sold out. As of this posting there is room for the Saturday, June 26, and Wednesday, June 30 Tiny Tots performances. Also, this might be a great opportunity to bring the preschoolers and older to “Sleeping Beauty.” No dragons, or big frights, but lots of humor for kids and their parents, a beautiful setting with gorgeous puppets, and an intriguing story with the requisite “Happily Ever After” ending. Not sure? Check out the video clip!. Remember, the playhouse is fully and blissfully air-conditioned.

Remember, there is no Tiny Tots performance on Saturday, June 19, but this might be a great opportunity to bring the preschoolers and older to “Sleeping Beauty.” No dragons, or big frights, but lots of humor for kids and their parents, a beautiful setting with gorgeous puppets, and an intriguing story with the requisite “Happily Ever After” ending. Not sure? Check out the video clip! All that, and the box office voicemail is working again.

Our voicemail is out at the Playhouse for the next day, possibly two. Please call during business hours or buy your tickets online. We apologize for any inconvenience. There are plenty of tickets available for either performance of “Sleeping Beauty” on Friday, June 18, if you wish to get your tickets at the box office. Remember, there is no “Tiny Tot” performance this Saturday.

There will be a short wait for the opening of “Sleeping Beauty” as we turn the Playhouse over to the Washington Folk Festival, June 5 & 6. The annual event is free and a great place to take the family. Meanwhile, we are readying our newest production for its June 10th opening. It was so popular last year, that we are bringing it back early. You can see for yourself with video preview here. It will be a shorter run than usual, ending July 25, so be sure to get your tickets early! And don’t forget the next Tiny Tots @ 10 on June 12!