May 03 Friday
There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellarDirected by Valerie JoyceMusical Direction by Nancy Moser Collins MilesChoreography by Stephen Casey
The 2006 Tony nominated Best Musical The Drowsy Chaperone is an “exquisitely honed hymn to the forgotten musicals of yesteryear” ( Variety ). The show opens with a morose theatre lover who cheers himself up by playing for the audience a record of his favorite musical, a fictional 1928 show. As the record plays, the stage is transformed into an impressive Broadway set, and a parody of a 1920s musical comedy is performed. The theatre lover, invisible to the musical actors, comments on the story, the acting, and the music during the show. Filled with rollicking dance numbers and exuberant songs, The Drowsy Chaperone will delight audiences with its love of musicals from the past.
Recommended for ages 13+
Sametz: I Have Had Singing Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). Steven Sametz, director; Hana Cai, associate director.
May 04 Saturday
Backpacking instructional workshops covering backpacks, clothing, footwear & accessories. Leave no Trace, hygiene, first aid, navigation, water treatment. shelters. tents, hammocks, & sleep systems, trek planning, kitchen and food storage, and backpacking with children.
We’ll kick off with a return visit from Dr. Micah Sadigh, who did a popular presentation for us in the fall on the topic of “Sleep.” For this program he will focus on “Dreams.”
Steampunk street fair with three bands, Victor & the Bully, Frenchy & the Punk, Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite. sideshow performers, merchandise/craft vendors, kids crafts, photo booth and and afterparty at Buttzville Brewing Company. Dress up (or not) in Steampunk atire and join the fun. Free event and free parking.
The 17th annual ECO Fair at WheatonArts is a FREE Family Day event inspired by natural and artful living, produced in partnership with the Authority of Cumberland County! ECO Fair features local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners with various plants and herbs for sale, handmade works of New Jersey artists, environmental organizations, an African drumming workshop & performance with the Sankofa Ensemble, eco-friendly activities for families, live music, and more. This year, CU Maurice River hosts speaker Robin A. Jess with a presentation on capturing moments through botanical art and illustration.
Admission to all WheatonArts exhibits and artist studio demonstrations are free and open to the public for the day, part of "WheatonArts Family Days presented by PNC Arts Alive!" ECO Fair is hosted in partnership with The Authority of Cumberland County, CU Maurice River, and Rutgers Master Gardeners.
WheatonArts is located at GPS: 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332
Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.
Weekends are for families! On Saturdays and Sundays bring your youngsters to the Museum’s upstairs Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery, where you can act on your inspiration and create original works of art together with the help of a Museum educator. Explore our Maker Stations, including a digital studio where you can design an object and then bring it to colorful life on a 3D printer! Before leaving Art Ways, stop by our Art Bar to choose from a selection of art-making supplies to take home.
Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.