Co-produced by the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, this musical journey tells the story of one of history's most heroic figures, Harriet Tubman, who freed herself and hundreds of others from slavery.

Grades 4 and up - 60 minutes

Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio team up as a pair of U.S. Marshals who travel to a secluded island off the coast of Massachusetts to search for an escaped mental patient, uncovering a web of deception along the way as they battle the forces of nature and a prison riot in this Martin Scorsese-helmed period picture. Laeta Kalogridis adapts Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name, with Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures splitting production and distribution duties. Ben Kingsley co-stars as the head of the institution where the patient resided, while Michelle Williams portrays Leonardo DiCaprio's deceased wife, whose memory haunts him during the investigation. Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, and Jackie Earle Haley round out the supporting cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

Sponsored by Donald & Phyllis Sutherland, Vic Firth Drumsticks
and Pearl Drum Corporation

Praised by The New York Times for his "unmistakable virtuosity" on the marimba and a wide variety of percussion instruments, Bulgarianborn Svet Stoyanov is a winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. He captivates audiences with his dynamic concerto performances, his riveting recital presentations and the elegance of his chamber music collaborations.

For teachers, your students will love the new Morning Music format. Join us for an hour long concert with a professional musician and a 30 minute Question and Answer session.

This musical version of Bernard Waber's popular children's books shows the young John Primm's magical adventures in New York City, featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, from John's stage-struck nemesis to his misfit pet crocodile.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

This musical version of Bernard Waber's popular children's books shows the young John Primm's magical adventures in New York City, featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, from John's stage-struck nemesis to his misfit pet crocodile.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

Sponsored by Simon L. Kaufman, Esq. & Maria Zito-Kaufman

Phyllis Chen's artistic pursuits take her in numerous directions as a toy pianist, pianist, composer and performance artist. Since discovering the toy piano, Ms. Chen has become a trailblazer, performing original multimedia compositions using toy pianos, electronics and video and works by prominent 20th century composers such as John Cage and Julia Wolfe.

For teachers, your students will love the new Morning Music format. Join us for an hour long concert with a professional musician and a 30 minute Question and Answer session.

Students and teachers alike will be moved by this this gripping, inspirational story of one of history's most influential figures. This is a dramatization of Dr. King's nonviolent protest work during the Civil Rights Movement.

Grades 4 and up - 60 minutes

With voices from Algonquin Arts' resident chorus, Allegro!

My Fair Lady was hailed by critics and won 8 Oscars, including best picture. Now enjoy the Lerner-Loewe masterpiece as only Father Alphonse Stephenson could present it with the entire Orchestra on stage. Enjoy glorious songs such as "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly."

Neither Dog nor Cat nor Hen is Baby Bird's mother, but all three will become her family until she can find Mother bird at last.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

Neither Dog nor Cat nor Hen is Baby Bird's mother, but all three will become her family until she can find Mother bird at last.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

Judy Blume's classic novel comes to the stage, capturing all the humor and angst inherent in sibling rivalry. Nine-year-old Peter is used to being annoyed by his little brother Fudge, but Peter reaches his breaking point when his pet turtle goes missing and Fudge is the likely culprit.

Grades 3-5 - 60 minutes

Under the brilliant direction of Marcello Velame, Allegro, Algonquin Arts' resident chorus, will perform songs from The Great American Songbook II. Hear music from the 1920s to 1960s - from Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley - including favorites like "Mona Lisa," "Cry Me A River," and "That Old Black Magic."

Sponsored by Simon L. Kaufman, Esq. & Maria Zito-Kaufman

James Alexander visits the Algonquin Arts stage for the second time this season to perform favorites from The American Songbook. Selections will include songs such as "A Nightingale Sang in Barkley Square" and "Almost Like Being in Love."

All Ages - 90 minutes

For teachers, your students will love the new Morning Music format. Join us for an hour long concert with a professional musician and a 30 minute Question and Answer session.

Experience the passion and magic in this captivating live adaptation of one of Shakespeare's great comedies.

Grades 7 and up - 75 minutes

Shakespeare's two star-crossed lovers desperately attempt to be together despite the ceaseless feud between their two families.

Grades 7 and up - 70 minutes

Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show with music, costumes and castles for Grandma. She asks her little brother, Max, for help, but he is no help at all! Can they finish the play in time? Find out in this delightful musical based on the Nickelodeon television show inspired by Rosemary Wells' popular books.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show with music, costumes and castles for Grandma. She asks her little brother, Max, for help, but he is no help at all! Can they finish the play in time? Find out in this delightful musical based on the Nickelodeon television show inspired by Rosemary Wells' popular books.

Grades PK-2 - 60 minutes

Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show with music, costumes and castles for her Grandma. She asks her little brother, Max, for help, but he is no help at all! Can they finish the play in time? Find out in this delightful musical based on the Nickelodeon television show inspired by Rosemary Wells' popular books.

At 2pm, Mary Ann Castagnetta, author of Bubble Gum Dreams, will be appearing at Algonquin Arts in the dance studio to read her book to the children prior to the Max & Ruby show. She will be happy to personalize and sign the book at no extra charge. The cost of the book is $15.00. For more information please call Algonquin Arts or contact the author by visiting her website, www.bubblegum-dreams.net.

Satirizing politics via songs and skits since the Reagan years, the Capitol Steps provide an ever-changing comedic repertoire that tackles current events on an international scale. The original Steps were comprised of a group of Senate staffers looking to poke fun at their employers, and in the decades that followed members of Steps have racked up a collective 62 years of work experience in the House and Senate. Regardless of your political affiliation, the Capitol Steps promise an array of bipartisan zingers crafted to entertain audience members red and blue alike.