This past Saturday night, The Rose invited me and my family to attend a performance of “Zen Ties.” It was the opening weekend of the world premiere of the show. How cool is it that Omaha is the first to see it, right? I love hour-long 5 p.m. performances. So perfect for my kids’ attention …
This season, it’s like The Rose is staging a theatrical versions of many books of my childhood: The recent “Cat in the Hat”; this spring’s “Charlotte’s Web”; and starting Saturday, “A Wrinkle in Time.” Anyone else remember that Madeline L’Engle book? If your kids thought the first productions of The Rose season were more for …
There was no doubt in my mind my kids would love seeing the latest show at The Rose. “The Cat in the Hat.” Is there any kid over the age of 3 who hasn’t heard that story? Hadn’t wanted a cat to come to their house and cause all sorts of trouble with two insane little blue-haired …
There’s always a buzz of excitement for my family when we go to the first show of a new season at The Rose. On our way to see “The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites” this weekend, that buzz was there. I’ve been anticipating the show probably more than my kids since I …
The Rose Theater opens its 2014-2015 season with a show featuring the work of a very recognizable children’s book author and illustrator. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites” opens Friday and runs through Sept. 21. The other two stories in this adaptation are “Little Cloud” and “The Mixed-Up Chameleon.” Don’t leave this …
Updated: Sept. 8, 2017 It’s never too early to introduce theater to your kids. Here are some things to consider when you’re ready to bring your bundle of joy – or ball of energy – to the theater: Age Appropriateness – Or Does it Matter? If a performance has an age recommendation, note it, but …