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Mr. Popper's Penguins

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Book by Robert Kauzlaric
Music and Lyrics by George Howe
Based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater

With no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at home daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands, while Mrs. Popper must scrimp and save just to put beans on the table. But with the unexpected arrival of a spirited penguin named Captain Cook and his entire family of feathered kin, a new opportunity opens up before the Poppers. Suddenly a vaudeville song and dance act unlike any other starts captivating…or waddling through the United States. But will Captain Cook and his family of flippered hatchlings ever make it back home? Come see in this comedy adventure based on the classic book.

If you loved stories like Dr. Doolittle, Curious George, or Madagascar you won’t want to miss this one!

Book by Robert Kauzlaric
Music and Lyrics by George Howe
Based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater

With no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at home daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands, while Mrs. Popper must scrimp and save just to put beans on the table. But with the unexpected arrival of a spirited penguin named Captain Cook and his entire family of feathered kin, a new opportunity opens up before the Poppers. Suddenly a vaudeville song and dance act unlike any other starts captivating…or waddling through the United States. But will Captain Cook and his family of flippered hatchlings ever make it back home? Come see in this comedy adventure based on the classic book.

If you loved stories like Dr. Doolittle, Curious George, or Madagascar you won’t want to miss this one!

When & Where
From Jan 16, 2026 to Feb 1, 2026
Fri: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Timezone: CST
Sat: 11:00am - 12:00pm Timezone: CST
Sat: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Timezone: CST
Sun: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Timezone: CST
$20.00


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