The Wizard OZ & The Snow Queen - On Stage In Ambler

Family Stages returns to the Ambler Theater with five delightful plays running November through April. The series kicks off with performances in November of The Wizard of Oz. In December The Snow Queen takes the stage. After the first of the year audiences will be treated to The Emperor’s New Clothes, Little Goldy and the Three Riding Bears and Androcles and the Lion.

Since 1980 Family Stages has been thrilling audiences with their imaginative, fun-filled two actor productions of classic stories. Their one hour productions feature non-stop action, lightning-quick costume changes and a sparkling sense of humor. Every family member, from the youngest toddler to oldest grandparent, is sure to enjoy these marvelously creative shows.

The Wizard of Oz was the very first show produced by company founders Elise and Steve Seyfried thirty-five years ago, and has been a staple of their schedule ever since. In this version the girl plays Dorothy and the guy plays everyone else!

The Snow Queen is adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s story of two friendly children, a lonely queen and the joy of rediscovered love. Family Stages brings another Andersen favorite to life with The Emperor’s New Clothes. This is the tale of a foolish, vain ruler who is tricked into wearing an invisible “magic” outfit.

Little Goldy and the 3 Riding Bears is a musical comedy that combines the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Three actors bring all the characters to life with a hilarious script and a rollicking musical score.

Androcles and the Lion is based Aesop’s famous fable of the young boy who meets a fierce lion in the forest. Instead of running away, the boy pulls a painful thorn from the lion’s paw and makes a friend for life.

The fun begins in November with The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, 12/8 at 11:00 AM and Wednesday, 11/12 at10:00 AM. The December schedule of The Snow Queen includes Wednesday, 12/10, 10:00 AM and Saturday, 12:13, 10:00 AM. The complete schedule through April is on line at www.familystages.org.

Tickets for all shows are $12 for adults and children and $10 for seniors and grandparents. Children under 3 are free. Special rates are available for school groups. Tickets can be reserved by calling Family Stages at 215-886-9341 or by emailing familystages@gmail.com. They can also be purchased on line at www.familystages.org. The Ambler Theater is located at 108 E Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA.