The Coolidge Nook Theatre Proclaims Winter/Spring 2023 Lineup Of Weekly Children’ Reveals
The Coolidge Corner Theater (“The Coolidge”) today announced its weekly children’s shows for Winter/Spring 2023. The new season will begin on Sunday, January 1 at 10:30 am with a screening of the popular stop-motion classic, Shaun the Sheep, designed to engage all ages.
Throughout the season we’ll be welcoming back Coolidge favorites like Josh and the Jamtones, Little Groove and illusionist David Garrity.
And of course, as New England’s premier movie destination, we can’t resist the opportunity to introduce a new generation to classic movies like The Great Muppet Caper, The Fantastic Mr. Fox and My Neighbor Totoro.
The lineup for the Coolidge Kids Shows for Winter/Spring 2023 is as follows: All shows are approximately one hour long unless otherwise noted.
MOVIE: Shaun the Sheep
Saturday 31 December and Sunday 1 January at 10:30am
The woolly hero of Aardman Studios is the star of a British animated series that follows his crazy adventures on a small farm. Now, in his own full-length adventure for the big screen, the mischievous sheep hatches a plan to throw sand in the farmer’s eyes so the flock can have fun. Shaun’s barnyard antics accidentally send the farmer to the big city where he develops amnesia, prompting Shaun and friends to embark on an epic rescue mission. The result is a fun, imaginative film that is accessible to children of all ages.
Running time: 85 minutes.
Recommended from 2 years.
The Stacey Peasley Band
Saturday 7 January at 10:30am
The Stacey Peasley Band has entertained and engaged families for over a decade! A teacher for 10 years and a professional singer for 25 years, Stacey Peasley combines her love of children and music into a lively performance that engages children and creates memorable and fun sing-alongs that features performances throughout the greater Boston area. Peasley lives in the Boston area with her husband and three children, who continue to inspire her. Their music has been featured on radio programs nationwide, including Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live.
Recommended from 2 years
Davey the clown
Sunday 15 January at 10:30am
Davey the Clown is a physical comedian, juggler, unicyclist and accordionist. His show includes juggling, amazing magic, incredible unicycling (on a 6 foot unicycle!), crazy antics, balloon sculpture, audience participation and a rubber chicken! Plus accordion music and a parade with volunteers from the audience! An hour of entertainment to make kids (and adults) laugh.
Recommended from 2 years.
MOVIE: The Great Muppet Caper
Saturday 21st January and Sunday 22nd January at 10:30 am
Stop the press! It’s the crime of the century – and investigative reporters Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo are out to solve the case in this song-filled, star-studded extravaganza directed by the legendary Jim Henson. Our heroes arrive in London to interview Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg), a high fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace has just been stolen. But when Kermit mistakes pretty receptionist/model-wannabe Miss Piggy for her aristocratic employer; it’s love at first sight. Unfortunately, Lady Holiday’s scheming brother (Charles Grodin) is also courting the hot-blooded pig so that he can frame her for another brazen jewel heist. Now it’s up to Kermit and his Muppet buddies to clear Piggy’s name and catch the real culprits.
Running time: 97 minutes
Recommended from 5 years
MOVIE: My Neighbor Totoro
Saturday 28 January and Sunday 29 January at 10:30am
Often considered one of the best children’s films of all time, Hayao Miyazaki’s watercolor ode to childhood fantasy is both a delightful, exciting adventure and a nuanced portrait of youth, innocence and growth. In order to be closer to their mother, who is bedridden in a rural hospital, Satsuki and Mei move with their father to a remote rural village, only to find that the countryside is home to a family of gentle creatures who take in these young magical girls new journey.
Dubbed in English. Running time: 1h 25m
Recommended from 5 years
Wayne Potash
Sunday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m
“A great musician for little kids,” Zooglobble writes of singer/songwriter Wayne Potash. Wayne and his band put on high-energy shows that delight young audiences with sing-alongs, dancing, hopping and heaps of good-natured fun, with songs like “Lobster Dance,” “Shy Shark,” and “BIG, I’m Big.” Rambles notes, that Wayne “sings the most memorable tunes in American music with a gracious vocal delivery that has the audience singing along.” Performances include Boston Harborfest, Boston Children’s Hospital, Club Passim, Cambridge River Festival, Museum of Science , the Children’s Museums of Boston and Rhode Island, and hundreds of shows for festivals, schools, libraries, and parks and recreation departments throughout New England.
Recommended from 2 years.
MOVIE: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m
Mr. and Mrs. Fox (George Clooney, Meryl Streep) live an idyllic family life with their son Ash (Schwartzman) and visit young nephew Kristopherson (Eric Anderson) – but after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves to be too much for Mr. Fox wild animal instincts. He soon reverts to his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief, endangering not only his beloved family but the entire animal community. Trapped underground and with insufficient food, the animals band together to fight the evil Farmers – Boggis, Bunce and Bean – who are determined to capture the bold, fantastic Mr. Fox at any cost. Roald Dahl’s classic book was brought to life in glorious detail by visionary director Wes Anderson and his team of stop-motion animators.
Running time: 87 minutes
Recommended from 6 years.
MOVIE: Mary Poppins
Sunday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m
Experience the exceptional animation and award-winning music of the original Mary Poppins presented on our big screen! Julie Andrews made her screen debut and won an Oscar for her portrayal of the “virtually perfect” nanny who revolutionizes the orderly Banks family in this exceedingly frail, freedom-loving Disney classic. Alongside Dick Van Dyke as the lovable chimney sweep Bert, Mary Poppins is full of unforgettable songs and dazzling special effects.
Running time: 2h 19m
Recommended from 3 years.
Saturday 25 February at 10:30am
Illusionist David Garrity presents “Magic & Beyond,” a one-person illusion show that features unique theatrical and visual magic, audience participation, comedy to a custom edited musical soundtrack. Garrity uses visual magic and illusions in combination with music, pantomime, situation comedy and audience participation to entertain viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Recommended from 2 years.
The Airborne Comedians
Sunday March 5 at 10:30 am
The Airborne Comedians are two artists who have traveled the world performing their energetic, unorthodox comedy juggling show to the delight of all ages. Dan Foley and Joel Harris throw and catch bird baths, lawn chairs, electric guitars and baseball bats in their hilarious juggling routines while balancing on 6 and 7 foot tall unicycles! A safe bet to make you laugh. Recommended from 2 years.
Little groove
Saturday March 11 at 10:30 am
Come to Coolidge for an interactive music experience with your child. The show is designed for children under the age of 8 who will have fun using real instruments such as drums, shakers and tambourines. You will also interact with dolls, bubbles, balls, pom poms and parachutes! Kids will enjoy being part of the musical experience, using their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help build important motor and social skills. Parents and carers are encouraged to take their children to the musical experience.
Recommended from 1 year.
Josh and the Jamtones
Sunday March 19 at 10:30 am
Josh and the Jamtones is an exciting Boston-based rock ‘n’ roll family band working towards a single goal: to create a unique and original musical experience that parents can enjoy together with their children. After over 100 shows, a full-length release and three separate EPs in 2011, the Jamtones family burst onto the national stage in 2012 with a brand new album. The band is led by frontman Josh Shriber, owner of The Wildly popular Jammin’ With You!, a 5,000 square foot music and instruction studio and performance center in Wellesley, MA. Recommended from 2 years.
FILM: Kid Flicks One from the New York International Children’s Film Festival
Sunday March 26 at 10:30 am
Kid Flicks One, a collection of short films curated by the New York International Children’s Film Festival, welcomes all budding cinephiles to this lively, fun-filled international program. Whether you’re dreaming up the fantastic, like a cat the size of a house, or the practical, like finding a beloved teacher or summer romance, these shorts are sure to surprise and delight.
Running time: 49 minutes
Recommended from 5 years
Tanglewood puppets present Sleeping Beauty
Saturday 8 April at 10:30am
The production of Sleeping Beauty by Tanglewood Marionettes begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interaction, viewers get to know different characters, from simple hand puppets to sophisticated marionettes. A classic tale that will appeal to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall by celebrating the birth of Princess Aurora. The party goes awry when the Wicked Witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Does the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” show up? You’ll know when you see the presentation of this most popular Tanglewood Marionettes story.
Recommended from 3 years.
The Coolidge’s screens are accessible by elevators. Booster seats are available for small children. All screens are equipped with a variety of options for guests who are hard of hearing, deaf, blind and/or visually impaired. For accessibility questions or to request special accommodations, please email info@coolidge.org.
All events are at 10:30am unless otherwise noted; Visit coolidge.org for tickets and show times. The Coolidge Corner Theater is located at 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. Tickets to the Kids’ Show are $14 general admission and $11 for Coolidge members.
The non-profit Coolidge Corner Theater is a leading American independent cinema known for its curated feature film programming and innovative educational, cultural and entertainment programming. The Coolidge is a popular movie theater that welcomes over 225,000 guests a year and has been delighting audiences with the finest cinematic entertainment since 1933.
As well as presenting the very best in contemporary independent cinema, Coolidge has developed a wide range of programming to reach all sectors of the community including: Big Screen Classics, After Midnite, Senior Matinees, Talk Cinema, Science on Screen, Cinema Jukebox, PANORAMA, The Sounds of Silents, Children’s Shows, Rewind!, Box Office Babies and Adult Film Courses. The Coolidge is home to several prominent film festivals and has welcomed film luminaries such as Meryl Streep, Werner Herzog, Jane Fonda, Liv Ullmann, Ethan Hawke, Viggo Mortensen and more. Visit coolidge.org for more information.
