NC State's Kidstuff Series for families opens season with 'Sugar Skull'
NC State Live's Kidstuff Series kicks off for the season this month with "Sugar Skull," a Dia de los Muertos-themed musical.
Posted — UpdatedThe show is 3 p.m., Oct. 21, at Stewart Theatre on NC State's campus near downtown Raleigh. Tickets are $12. Kids 3 and under are free.
Here's a description of the show: "This delightful performance follows a young girl named Vita who thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a candy skeleton in her abuelita’s cemetery suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de los Muertos. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic candy skeleton who dreams of riding the exclusive train to Who-Knows-Where."
The show is best for ages 6 to 12. An after-show party includes cookies and the opportunity to get autographs from the cast.
Next up in the series is "The Ugly Duckling," scheduled for 3 p.m., March 24, also at Stewart Theatre. According to the description, the production uses cutting edge lighting technology to bring this classic children's story to life in a "blaze of color." It includes electroluminescent wire with puppetry, technology and dance. This one is best for kids in grades kindergarten to fourth.
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