"Skippyjon Jones" kicks off this week at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids

Musical adventure hits the stage this week at Walnut Street Theatre for Kids with Skippyjon Jones. Skippyjon, a Siamese kitten whose ears are big and whose dreams are bigger, will capture the hearts of kids and their grown-up friends in an hour-long musical about the power of imagination.

Always striving to be different, Skippyjon Jones believes that his big ears make him look like a Chihuahua. When his Mama sends him to his room to think about behaving like the cat he really is, that’s when the magic begins. Skippyjon transforms himself into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine sword fighter in Old Mexico. His wild imagination leads him on a heroic quest to save Los Chimichangos, a friendly pack of Chihuahuas, from Alfredo Buzzito, the gigantic bumblebee. Will Skippyjon be a ‘fraidy-cat or come out as the top dog?

Skippyjon Jones is based on the series of children’s books by Philadelphia-based author Judy Schachner. Schachner will be paying a visit to the Walnut this Saturday, April 1 to greet audiences and sign copies of her book following performances.

Skippyjon Jones runs from March 31 to April 22 at Walnut Street Theatre. For tickets and information, call 215-574-3550 or 800-982-2787. Tickets are also available online 24/7 by visiting www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org or Ticketmaster.