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PAST SHOWS

LOUIS ARMSTRONG: JAZZ AMBASSADOR

"Mr. Abram, in a tour de force solo performance, channels Armstrong’s voice."

- The New York Times

"whatever your age, you will find yourself mesmerized by LOUIS ARMSTRONG: JAZZ AMBASSADOR. This is a fantastic and entertaining way to learn about a legend."

- Electronic Link

Even if the marathon was not run in New York on Sunday, Abram, Churchill and Making Books Sing won their race."

- Berkshire Fine Arts

THE BUTTERFLY (REVIVAL)

“The Butterfly vividly shows young theatergoers that saving lives often depends on forces no greater than individual acts of conscience."

- The New York Times

SKY BOYS: THE BUILDING OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

“Sky Boys never fails to entertain”

- NY Times

“Beautifully captures both the excitement about the Empire State Building and its shining symbolism during dark times”

- Backstage

“Boasts a score so lovely that parents yearn to buy the original cast recording”

- Time Out NY Kids

TEA WITH CHACHAJI

“A tender and moving comedy-drama”

- NY Times

“Achieves the triple crown of family theater: a worthy message effectively presented in an entertaining manner."

- Backstage

JOSÉ LIMÓN: THE MAKING OF AN ARTIST

"An American classic"

- The New York Times

THE BUTTERFLY

“A Holocaust drama that moves and inspires but does not lead inexorably toward heartbreak."

- NY Times

A SHELTER IN OUR CAR

“Achieves a delicate balance between demonstrating the hardships of Zettie’s existence and celebrating the love that helps her overcome them”

- The New York Times

“Especially pertinent to inner-city schoolchildren”

- Variety

THE ORPHAN SINGER

“They prove that the Baroque period can be every bit as exciting to young audiences as the era of Batman and Britney”

- The New York Times

“Vividly demonstrates the challenges and rewards of music education”

- Billboard

A BAND OF ANGELS

“An uplifting production…Children seem captivated by this rich music”

- The New York Times

“This production is a great show to take the entire family to see”

- Amsterdam News

“Moving and electrifying”

- Southeast Queens Press

THE UPSIDE DOWN BOY

“Includes Mr. Herrera’s poignant and colorful poetry in his lyrics for Cristian Amigo’s lively, Latin-flavored score”

- The New York Times

APPELEMANDO’S DREAMS

“A charming musical…The production delights young audiences”

- The New York Times

LITTLE KIT

“Children will find Kit’s adventures an enjoyable introduction to opera”

- The New York Times
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