Family-friendly shows on tap at Burlington Performing Arts Centre

The second half of the season at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre begins with a fun filled afternoon on Family Day. 

On Monday Feb. 20 at 4 p.m., Imagination Movers will take the stage for a rocking great time.  This 75-minute show is perfect for ages 3 to 8 but will captivate the adults as well with their music inspired by bands such as U2, REM, and The Beastie Boys. 

The Imagination Movers are often compared to the Wiggles, boasting four positive male role models for young children. 

The Movers speak to kids, not down to them, and encourage life skills and values such as teamwork, respecting others, and creativity. 

In problem-solving and brainstorming, children learn that no idea is a bad idea!  

Imagination Movers have played at the White House twice for the annual Easter Egg Roll, have won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song, have been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy and are supporters of the Down Syndrome Society as National Buddy Walk Partners. 

Before the ticketed show begins, the BPAC Family Lobby will be full of fun and activities.  Beginning at 2 p.m., join us for two free concerts by the amazingly talented, and local, Andy Griffiths who will perform at both 2 and 3 p.m. There will be a photo booth where parents and children can dress up in silly attire and take some memories home in photos. 

Do you feel like a pirate or a clown? Try out many hats (and boas and glasses and more) and have some fun as a family!  Crafts and other activities will round out the afternoon.

March Break fun

Do you have plans to kick off March Break?  The Jason Bishop Show will be at BPAC on March 10 with two shows to entice the younger and older patrons alike. 

At 1 p.m., enjoy a slightly shorter show of illusion and intrigue. This education show is also open to the public and will be more appropriate for younger audiences. The evening show begins at 7:30 p.m. and while this performance is family friendly will appeal more to older youth and adult audiences. This show is also longer in duration running 90 minutes.

Each performance of Jason Bishop’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning Double Levitation, new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, to the astonishing close-up magic that is captured live and projected onto large projection screens, Bishop gives the audience a clear view of very detail. Intelligent lighting together with countless costume changes by his skillful assistant Kim, make this an extraordinary theatrical experience.

Bishop was handpicked by Live Nation to perform with Ke$ha, Matt & Kim, Paramore, Weezer, Drake and many other celebrities at multiple Bamboozle Festivals.  He has traveled from L.A. to N.Y.C., Mexico to Sweden and every U.S. state and many countries in between.   

The Ugly Duckling April 7

A classic tale, reimagined, is brought to the stage on April 7 at 4: p.m. (Good Friday) with Lightwire Theater: The Ugly Duckling. This unforgettable theatrical experience is lined with electroluminescent wire and plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. This performance that delivers dazzling visuals, moving choreography and a wide range of music from classical to pop, The Ugly Duckling is brought into a new and brilliant light.  This show is most suitable for ages 3 to 8 but will mesmerize audiences of all ages with its creativity and brilliance.

“Bringing family friendly and educational programming to Burlington is one of my greatest joys in developing our Season each year”, says Tammy Fox, executive director.  “There is so much available to intrigue younger audiences and create new lovers of the arts in all genres from music and dance, to puppetry and even illusion.  The BPAC Team is thrilled to engage our next generation of theatre-goers”.

For complete show information or to purchase tickets, call 905-681-6000 or visit the BPAC website.