THEATER
THE WALLIS PRESENTS
THE KENNEDY CENTER THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES ON TOUR PRODUCTION OF
ACOUSTIC ROOSTER’S BARNYARD BOOGIE: STARRING INDIGO BLUME
Apr 22, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023
New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander brings two of his beloved children’s books, Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume, to the stage in a world premiere Kennedy Center commission. Alexander teams up with his writing partner Mary Rand Hess and long-time musical collaborator Randy Preston to tell a story about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself. With special guests like Duck Ellington and Ms. Dairy Parton – plus Preston appearing as Acoustic Rooster – this musical adaptation will have children (and families) dancing in their seats.
TICKETS START AT $10!
Recommended for ages 3-5. All wigglers are welcome!
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
APRIL 22, 2:00 PM: ASL Interpretation will be available at the 2:00 PM performance.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
APRIL 23: Designed to create an experience that is welcoming to children and families with Autism or other sensory sensitivities, guests are free to talk and enter/exit the theater as needed during this performance. House lights will remain at a low level.
This production is made possible by generous support from the Nemeroff family.
Running Time: 60 minutes, no intermission.
Running Time: 60 minutes, no intermission.
Watch the Trailer:
BY Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess
MUSIC BY Randy Preston
DIRECTED BY Lili-Anne Brown
Acoustic Rooster
Kanysha Williams
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander