Whether you’re heading to Whidbey Island or south to Seattle, there’s a full slate of family friendly entertainment this weekend.
“Charlotte’s Web”: E.B. White’s classic American tale is as chock full of life lessons as a barn full of animals. But no lesson may be as important as the one Wilbur the pig learns: “Even if the inevitable happens, I’ve had a good life.”
That lesson of living well as opposed to living long is one families can take away from this endearing show about the friendship between a spider and a pig, Whidbey Children’s Theatre director Martha Murphy said.
The story shares popular themes such as friendship and loyalty, diversity and acceptance.
“There are not any scary parts to it, just lots of tender moments,” Murphy said.
Adults, teens and kids perform in the 90-minute production. All the animals are played by actors and the costumes are done in a 1950s style.
“Charlotte’s Web” opens at 7:30 tonight and plays at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and April 24 and 25, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and April 25 and 26 at Whidbey Children’s Theatre, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. Tickets are $12 and $8. Call 360-221-2282 or visit www.whidbey.com/wct.
“A Tribute to Mr. Strings” celebrates the Rosehill Revue’s 25th anniversary and Gene Nastri and his legacy of music.
It’s also a great way for children to get a taste of a variety of musical genres and see a master at play.
The show stars Gene Nastri School string teacher and Everett Symphony violinist Fred Chu who will be performing Sarasate’s fast-paced “Carmen Fantasy.”
The show includes jazz vocals by Richelle Gay, Kamiak’s “Starry Knights,” the Mukilteo Community Chamber Orchestra and a selection of folk and fiddle music.
The shows are 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Tickets are $12 and $10 at the door or call 425-290-9500. Kids 5 and under are free.
“Kungfu Theatre: Tales from the Beijing Opera”: Don’t let the name fool you: this show is loud and colorful.
“Kungfu Theatre” is a series of short stories taken from Chinese history, mythology and folklore. Stories are performed using English and Chinese dialogue so it’s easy to follow along. They are presented with music, dance, mime, acrobatics, stage fighting and singing.
“Kungfu Theatre” will be presented at 7:30 tonight at The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. Tickets are $22 to $28; call 206-628-0888 or go online to www.ticketmaster.com.
Theresa Goffredo: 425-339-3424,
goffredo@heraldnet.com.
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