Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, TYA, Swoops into San Ramon, Saturday, December 19

Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang, TYA—a lively new child-friendly stage version of the popular book, movie and Broadway show about the adventures of the Potts family and their miraculous flying car—opens Saturday, December 19, at the Dougherty Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon 94582.

Presented by the Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT), Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang, TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences version) includes the beloved songs from the movie and the Broadway show in a streamlined, 90-minute performance for children ages 4 and up. The show will play for one weekend only—December 19 and December 20, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

TICKETS: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children, $13 groups (minimum 15)

BOX OFFICE: www.bactheatre.org or call (510) 296-4433.

Let your imagination fly, and sing along with young Jeremy and Jemima, as they take on the Vulgarians, who have kidnapped Grandpa and want Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the Baron’s birthday.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang , TYA, has been adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams, based on the MGM motion picture, with a licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick. The production features the music and lyrics of Richard and Robert Sherman.