A stage adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' beloved children's book, bringing the story to life through innovative shadow puppetry, live acting and music.
The Snowy Day & Other Stories comes to Starlight Theatre on Saturday, October 24, with two performances that same day, one at 11 AM and another at 2 PM. It's a stage adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' children's book, The Snowy Day, which follows a young boy named Peter on a quiet winter's adventure. The production doesn't stop there, though—it pulls in other stories from Keats as well, so you'll get more than just the one book on stage.
What makes this version worth seeing is how it brings the book to life. Instead of just reading the story aloud, the production uses shadow puppetry, live acting, and music to recreate the imagery and narrative of the original. If you're familiar with Keats' work, you know how much of the charm is in the art, and that's exactly what the show aims to translate to the stage. It's a storytelling session that lets the visuals do a lot of the heavy lifting, keeping the focus on Peter's gentle day in the snow.
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Having two showtimes on the same day makes it easy to fit in regardless of your schedule—the 11 AM slot works well for a morning outing with kids, and the 2 PM one is a good mid-afternoon option. Both are at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO. If you've read The Snowy Day with your own kids or remember it from when you were little, this is a chance to see it played out in front of you.
