The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis are a rite of passage for many kids. It’s a journey into a world where children help determine the ethics of a new land all with the help of enchanted animals. A musical version of it is coming to Brooklyn this weekend- and with the reviews it has gotten, I don’t think you can afford to miss it.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents Theatreworks USA’s long running production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis. This production is a condensed version of the full-length musical Narnia, adapted by the authors into a 60-minute show. The longer work was performed in New York and London, receiving praise by critics and audiences alike.
Plot synoposis:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a musical adventure about four siblings evacuated to the English countryside during World War II. During a game of hide and seek in an old country house, they discover a magic wardrobe through which they enter the land of Narnia. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. The four children embark on a heroic and perilous quest to defeat the White Witch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy and returning the deposed King Aslan to his throne.
Reviews:
“Conveys the inspirational magic that has captivated young readers for decades.”
— Lynn Heffley, The Los Angeles Times
The New York Times said, “One is irresistibly drawn into the world of Narnia” and The Daily News called it “a deft musical adaptation… (that) captures the spirit of the book with great cleverness and charm.”
Details:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 2pm
Tickets: $6 ($7 at door)
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College
2 train to Flatbush Avenue / on-site paid parking available
Running time: approx 60 minutes
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts’ 2010-2011 Target FamilyFun Series is sponsored by Target.