THE RAINBOW FISH Opens Today in Paper Mill Children's Theater Series

Paper Mill Playhouse previously announced the Winter-Spring, 2012 Season of Children's Programming. The Children's Theater Series provides charming, engaging and educational performances perfect for ages four and up. The Rainbow Fish opens today, May 5.

"There's nothing quite like a live theater experience," said Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. "Our Children's Theater Series presents parents with an opportunity to introduce their children to live theater, while creating memories that will last a lifetime."

All shows take place on select Saturdays and begin at 10:00am. Tickets are $15-$20 for orchestra and box seats and $12 for mezzanine seats. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973-376-4343, or at the Paper Mill Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.papermill.org. Paper Mill Playhouse gift cards, available in any denomination, can be purchased at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.

Paper Mill Playhouse CHILDREN'S THEATER SCHEDULE

The Rainbow Fish
Saturday, May 5, 2012. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre
Ages 4 & up
The Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean, so when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?

Skippyjon Jones
Saturday, May 12, 2012. TheatreworksUSA
Ages 5 & up
Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! Sometimes he pretends to be anything BUT a Siamese cat! When Skippyjon Jones becomes convinced that he is really a chihuahua, he begins a battle against a big bandito bee that teaches him to accept himself and his own gifts.

Theater for Everyone performances are supported by a grant from The Merck Company Foundation. Investors Bank is the proud sponsor of Paper Mill Playhouse's 2011-2012 season.

Paper Mill Playhouse, a not-for-profit arts organization, is one of the country's leading regional theaters. Paper Mill Playhouse programs are made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major support is provided by generous contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Paper Mill Playhouse is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Council of Stock Theatres, and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

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