Ugly Duckling

Student Matinee Series

Ugly Duckling

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Date
January 12
Ticket Prices
$11
Location
Krasnoff Theater
Availability
On Sale Now

Event Details

Meet the most unusual duckling the pond has ever seen! Teased and called Ugly by his siblings, our hero goes on an adventure in search of a place to fit in. As the seasons change the woodland trees from dark weathered branches to silver sticks of frost, the lost and lonely fledgling meets a menagerie of mischievous animals…but where does he really belong?

This charming production plays with the importance of identity, self-worth and takes us on a journey to discover inner beauty.

Produced by tutti frutti, Leeds, England.

Recommended for grades K-4

Recommended Age

Recommended for grades K-4

Mar 2025

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👏 January Usher of the Month👏 Join us in celebrating Laura Beatus, our January Usher of the Month! 🎉 Originally from Old Bethpage, NY, Laura has been part of the Tilles Center team since 2018. With her warm energy and dedication, she helps create an incredible experience for our audiences at every performance! Fun fact: Laura is a certified laughter yoga instructor—so if you’ve ever left a show smiling a little brighter, she may have had something to do with it! 😄✨ Thank you, Laura, for your hard work and positivity! 💙 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #UsherOfTheMonth #TillesCenter #TeamTilles #ThankYouLaura #LiveEntertainment

✨ Less than one week away! ✨ Celebrate Valentine’s Eve with the enchanting vocals of LUCÍA on February 13th at 7:30 PM in the intimate Jazz Lounge at the Goldsmith Atrium. 💫 Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the first artist from Mexico to claim the title, LUCÍA brings passion, soul, and jazz-infused romance to the stage—perfect for a cozy, unforgettable night of music.🎶❤️ Check out this clip of LUCÍA and head to our Youtube for the full video! Limited seating available—don’t miss this special evening! 🎟️ Get your tickets now at TillesCenter.org or at the link in our bio! Jazz programming is made possible by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff. Sponsored by: Dime Bank Media Partner: WBGO Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #LUCÍA #ValentinesDay #TillesCenter #JazzLounge #DateNight #RomanceInTheAir

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🚨 Takeover time!🚨 Tomorrow, one of the cast members of The Cher Show on tour, Mark Tran Russ, is taking over our Instagram stories! 🎬 Follow along as he takes you behind the scenes and shares his day preparing for the show. Head over to our stories for exclusive sneak peeks into his day! Don’t miss out! 🪩 🕺 #TillesCenter #LiveAtTilles #InstagramTakeover #BehindTheScenes #MusicalTheatre #Broadway #Cher #CherShow