The Pied Piper
About the show
The classic children's tale of the Pied Piper is brought to life using hundreds of handcrafted marionettes at the New Victory Theater. More…
When the the prosperous town of Hamelin is suddenly overrun with rodents, can a mysterious stranger lure the pests away with only a simple song? This retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale features the intricate craftsmanship of more than 120 exquisite marionettes (and 300 puppet rats!). From Milan's famed Carlo Colla & Sons Marionette Company, this production celebrates low-tech, 19th-century artistry.
"Children, adults, and everyone in between will delight in this stupendous marionette version of the classic fairy tale…The visual treats are boundless, beginning with the set itself which is a marvel of engineering...The high-caliber production also includes beautiful operatic interludes...With hauntingly beautiful melodies, spellbinding visual scenery and lighting effects, and hundreds of marionettes, you will cheerfully fall under the spell and willingly follow 'The Pied Piper.'" Full Review
See it if you would like to see or have never seen an old-fashioned marionette show. Very talented marionettists; child-friendly.
Don't see it if being around a lot of kids bother you; you don't like marionettes and hate make believe.
See it if People of all ages
Don't see it if You don't like intrigue
See it if you like fairy tales
Don't see it if if you don't like to dream
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