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Velveteen Rabbit will be brought to you by Philadelphia-based Enchantment Theatre Company in association with Healy Entertainment, of New York. Velveteen Rabbit will tour nationally and have at least two dozen performances from Dec. 10 to 30 in Philadelphia at the new Suzanne Roberts Theater, located at Broad and Lombard streets.
Puppets, magic and an original score by an award-winning team of songwriters bring the classic story to the stage. Along with playful puppets, illusions and beautiful scenery, the show features songs by Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer Don Sebesky and award-winning lyricist Gloria Nissenson.
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The youth concert craze continues as Kidz Bop World Tour stops at the Wachovia Spectrum for two shows on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 3 and 7 p.m.
Inspired by the most-popular product in the U.S. for kids ages 4 to 11 and selling more than 10 millions albums in six years, the live version of Kidz Bop brings today’s most popular songs sung by kids for the entire family to enjoy.
Designed as an introduction to a real live rock show experience, Kidz Bop features a full band, with vocal duties being shared by adults and kids alike, so audiences can hear their favorite songs, sung by kids, for kids live on stage. Kidz Bop encourages kids to get up and sing and dance along, complete with dance contests and video screens.
Featuring today’s most popular songs, sung by kids for kids, Kidz Bop titles have earned nine Gold-certified albums since its debut in 2001.
Kidz Bop 10, released in August 2006, sold 116,000 units in its first week and entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at the No. 3 position, by far the biggest sales week in Kidz Bop history.
Kidz Bop 9, released in February 2006, entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at the incredible No. 2 position. Kidz Bop 9 also became the highest charting non-soundtrack children’s release in Billboard history. The newest CD release, Kidz Bop 12, is in stores now.
For more information, visit ComcastTIX.com or call 1-800-298-4200.
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When a little penguin is born in Antarctica, there’s so much to learn in Antarctic Antics…And More Hilarious Animal Stories, the newest Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD available on Nov. 20.
The title tale, Antarctic Antics, vibrantly animated from the award-winning book by Judy Sierra (illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey), celebrates, in verse and song, the slips, slides, swims and glides of a delightful penguin clan, according to information from Scholastic.
Kids are certain to sing along with the catchy tunes, following a penguin chick as she grows up and learns about life in a harsh and beautiful environment. This highly acclaimed production is winner of a prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence, as well as a Notable Video Award from the American Library Association.
Iceberg capers, however, aren’t all that’s included on this sure-to-please menagerie of tales. Other notable read-along stories include:
• Adapted from Denise Fleming’s book, In the Small Small Pond, is an award-winning film about spring’s arrival.
• Bear Snores On is based on Karma Wilson’s book, illustrated by Jane Chapman. It tells of a hibernating bear who sleeps through the arrival of surprise guests in his cave, who brew tea, pop corn and generally make noisy mayhem until Bear finally wakes up.
• Narrated by John Lithgow, Bark George is the hysterical story of a mother trying to teach her pup to bark, adapted from Jules Feiffer’s tale. It also features three classic bonus stories: Caps for Sale, The Hat and The Little Red Lighthouse.
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Columnist William Feldman can be contacted by e-mail at wmkidscolumn@aol.com