Puppet Showplace Theater will have a soon-to-be-announced performance on this date — stay tuned for updates on the show details, showtimes, and ticketing information!
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Aug 29 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common
When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 7
Hand puppets, live music, and more
Sept 20 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am (PWYC) | 1:00 pm
In this poignantly silly adventure tale, a mischievous squirrel steals Sylvie’s favorite piece of clothing — and an entire world emerges from her laundry basket!
Recommended for ages 3 - 10
Physical theater, puppetry, and a giant pile of clothes
Sept 27 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
When a wicked witch curses the baby princess Aurora, the entire kingdom falls into a deep sleep. Will a prince with a true heart arrive in time to break the spell?
Recommended for ages 4 - 8
Marionettes
Showtimes To Be Announced
We will have a soon-to-be-announced performance on this date — stay tuned for updates!
Oct 3 (Sat): 2:00 pm (PWYC) | 4:00 pm (PWYC)
Meet Jamie, who loves to visit a cozy little cave. They soon discover that what goes on there is more extraordinary than they ever imagined! Join us for this special preview performance of a new show from CactusHead Puppets.
Recommended for ages 5 - 9
Tabletop and shadow puppetry
Oct 11 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am
A wooden marionette show about cute little gliding possums who go on sweet and simple adventures!
Recommended for ages 4 - 8
Marionettes in a table-top toy theater, with miniature scenery
Oct 12 (Mon) 2026: 10:30 am — Indigenous Peoples' Day!
A wooden marionette show about cute little gliding possums who go on sweet and simple adventures!
Recommended for ages 4 - 8
Marionettes in a table-top toy theater, with miniature scenery
Showtimes To Be Announced
We will have a soon-to-be-announced performance on this date — stay tuned for updates!
Oct 24 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
Classical music, plus lots of gentle humor, bring to life this beautifully illustrated story of seasonal change and a parent-child relationship.
Recommended for ages 3 - 8
Toy theater (flat tabletop puppets)
Oct 25 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
Classical music, plus lots of gentle humor, bring to life this beautifully illustrated story of seasonal change and a parent-child relationship.
Recommended for ages 3 - 8
Toy theater (flat tabletop puppets)
Oct 31 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
When Lisa, a brave young girl with a heart of gold, meets Baba Yaga, the most famous witch in the woods, an epic battle of wits ensues.
Recommended for ages 4 - 10
Shadow puppetry
Nov 1 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm
When Lisa, a brave young girl with a heart of gold, meets Baba Yaga, the most famous witch in the woods, an epic battle of wits ensues.
Recommended for ages 4 - 10
Shadow puppetry
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Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities.
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by...
Puppet Showplace Theater is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts through the New England Arts Resilience Fund, part of the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund, an initiative of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations and the Mellon Foundation, with major funding from the federal CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan from the National Endowment for the Arts.
