The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen opens at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater on Thursday, November 5, and runs through November 29. It's a sing-along puppet show based on the classic story of a hen who does all the hard work to bake a delicious loaf of bread, and it's recommended for ages 2 and up, so it's a good fit for families with little ones.

The show is put on by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a non-profit professional puppet theater that's been around since 1983. It started as a touring company and now operates out of a historic church in downtown Phoenix. They perform year-round and welcome around 85,000 people a year, most of them children. Over the years, the New Times has named them "Best Entertainment for Kids" and "Best Children's Theater," and they picked up the UNIMA-USA Citation for Excellence in Puppetry—the highest honor in the international puppetry community—for their original version of Cinderella.

They keep a repertoire of more than 60 shows, ranging from original environmental stories to fairy tales, and most come with a free study guide for students and parents. The Little Red Hen is one of those sing-along productions, and it's geared toward the younger crowd, with the age 2+ recommendation making it easy to bring along toddlers.

Tickets are $10 to $15 and must be purchased in advance. The show runs from November 5 to November 29, with performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 10 AM, Saturdays at 10 AM and 2 PM, and Sundays at 2 PM. You'll find the theater at 302 W. Latham St. in downtown Phoenix.