Magic, Bubbles, and Children’s Theatre at Legacy Theatre Family Series

Press release

BRANFORD, CT – The Legacy Theatre in Branford is proud to present the 2024 Family Series, featuring 6 different shows for children and families. From robot magic, bubble science, and two different puppet productions, to world premiere musicals for young

audiences, there is something for everyone!

The 2024 Family Series kicks off on Saturday, March 30, with Mario the Maker Magician. Mario was recently featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and is called “the best kids’ magician in the world” by acclaimed magician David Blaine. Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, Mario the Maker Magician weaves through a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, and science and innovation, to instill a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all who partake in the hour-long journey together. Not “just a kids’ show,” this is an all-ages theater experience for adults, kids, families -- everyone!

The Family Series continues on Saturday, April 20 with
BubbleMania!, a unique program combining high-energy entertainment and artistic achievement, visual comedy, quick wit, and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities of beautiful spherical liquids. Called “...a perfect blend of accessible science and downright fun!” by Roberta Gasbarre, Director, Discovery Theater, The Smithsonian Institute, “There is nothing as fascinating as the magic of bubbles... and there is no one that I've seen who explores them in such a crowd-pleasing way!” Casey Carle’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble art forms to “trapping” people inside bubbles. He has consulted on bubble art with entertainment giants, the likes of Cirque du Soleil, Sesame Street, and SpongeBob the Musical. Casey's show has been presented in venues nationwide and in over a dozen countries with skills and humor that keeps ages 5-95 amazed, amused, and inspired.

The Princess and the Pauper, a world premiere musical for young audiences, takes the Legacy stage on Saturday, June 22. In this adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel, The Prince and the Pauper, two girls from different worlds come together and discover that they have more in common than they thought. Join us for a timeless tale retold as only a pop star (I mean pauper) can! The Princess and the Pauper is a Legacy Theatre Production with book, music, and lyrics by Chelsea Dacey.

Cardboard Explosion! is back by popular demand on Saturday, July 27. This fun show features four original stories brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes!

A second world premiere musical for children, Sweet Dreams: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life, will play at Legacy on Saturday, August 17. Join SalliJune as her magical adventures begin when she drifts off to sleep, finding fun and friendship along the way! Sweet Dreams: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life is a Legacy Theatre Production with book, music, and lyrics by Chelsea Dacey and Keely Baisden Knudsen.

Closing out the 2024 Family Series is The Carrot Salesman, an endearing puppet show presented by Paper Heart Puppets. Join Mr. Bunny, a door-to-door vegetable salesman, as he journeys beneath the earth, into the sea, and even to outer space in search of carrot customers. Will he ever sell enough to please his boss? Or will his new friends teach him a valuable lesson about being true to himself? Puppeteer Brad Shur takes audiences on a charming adventure from start to finish.

Tickets for the 2024 Family Series are on sale now and can be purchased through the Box Office (203.315.1901) or Legacy’s website, LegacyTheatreCT.org.

The Box Office is open Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm on non-performance days. For a full schedule of Box Office hours and performances, please visit Legacy’s website. The Legacy Theatre is located in the village of Stony Creek in Branford, CT, at 128 Thimble Islands Road. The Legacy Theatre is committed to providing live theatre and related programming that is accessible to the widest possible audience. Full accessibility and accommodations details can be found on Legacy’s website or by calling the Box Office.