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Victorian Toy Theater @ Greenwood

Victorian Toy Theater @ Greenwood

Neighbors report that this is something wonderful for the whole family to enjoy (lots of kids from 3 up spotted there) at the Historic Chapel of Green- Wood Cemetery:

Come experience the thrill of Coney Island and the pleasure of Victorian Toy Theater with Magic, Music and Mermaids on a winter afternoon in the warm and cozy Historic Chapel at Green-Wood!

Coney Island–Now, Then & Forever, is an exciting multi-media show that celebrates the history and legends of Coney Island here at Green-Wood. Combining music, Victorian Mermaids, hand-carved marionettes and storytelling, these shows will bring life and depth to many of Coney’s legendary showmen (and Green-Wood permanent residents) including Charles Feltman, inventor of the hot dog; George Tilyou, Steeplechase Park founder; and Mile-a-Minute Murphy, 19th-century bicyclist who raced a locomotive–and won!

These shows, produced in collaboration with The Puppeteer’s Cooperative, The Czech-American Marionette Theatre and Cosmic Bicycle Theatre, will delight guests and provide food for thought as New Yorkers, again, find Coney Island in the news.

And on display:
A special exhibition of Coney Island memorabilia from The Green-Wood Historic Fund archives AND the newly re-discovered Dreamland Bell!

Fun for adults, great for kids and families. FREE HOT CHOCOLATE AND TEA!

Three Weekends Only! Reservations recommended. Advance tickets available.
Saturdays: January 9, 16, 23 / Sundays: January 10, 17, 24
Two performances each day: 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Purchase advance tickets to any of the events in our Tours & Events section of The Historic Fund Store.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime.

Special offer:
$30 family package that admits two adults and up to three children under 16

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