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NEWS AND REVIEWS

Children might enjoy Twelfth Night's annual production of Amahl and the Night Visitors (January 4-6); The Three Pigs sing about the wolf at StoryBook Theater/Studio East (January 25-March 2); and The Brave Little Tailor swats flies at SecondStory Repertory (January 18-February 3).

Dee Hoty will star in the title role of the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Mame, to run February 9-March 2. The production, which will open officially on March 14, will be directed by David Armstr...

Into The Breach

Seattle Children's Theatre will present David S. Craig's adaptation of Michael Ende's beloved novel The Neverending Story, featuring original music by the rock band Heart (December 7-January 27). Bastian, a young boy tormented by school bullies, receives an amazing book that gives him refuge.

Let's Hear It for the Boys

Children can enjoy four musicals. StoryBook Theater/Studio East presents Twas The Night (November 24-December 16), written by Lani Brockman & Susan Bardsley. Seussical The Musical comes to Seattle Musical Theatre (November 16-December 2). Meet Me in St. Louis is performed at Tacoma Musical Playhouse (November 30-December 16), about the 1904 World's Fair. Finally, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is displayed at Driftwood Players (November 16-December 16).

Anyone Can Whistle

Families have much to choose from. Hansel & Gretel is at SecondStory Repertory (October 12-28 ). Chicken Little (October 13-December 2) pecks around Storybook Theatre, with a brand new musical adaptation by Lani Brockman and Susan Bardsley. And Seattle Children's Theatre offers Roald Dahl's gentle The Big Friendly Giant (October 19-December 30), recommended for ages 5 and up.

The Full Monty

Love Is in the Air