Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been pulling the strings of family fun since 1963.
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The Bob Baker Marionettes, in addition to their live performances, have appeared in many motion pictures and on frequent television shows. They have pioneered an old form of "theater in the round" which allows the puppeteers to perform their wizardry in full view of everyone. The audiences are able to enjoy the antics and intricacies of the skilled and beautifully executed marionettes in an intima

te form... all of which has become a timeless and culturally celebrated living theater for all ages.
.. All of this and ice cream, too!

Full steam ahead for a very special evening with our friends Hollywood Entertainment on 6/20 paying tribute to Los Angel...
06/03/2026

Full steam ahead for a very special evening with our friends Hollywood Entertainment on 6/20 paying tribute to Los Angeles’ greatest hometown trains—our neighbors in Griffith Park!

The Park is home to an incredible array of trains and has hosted iconic onscreen visitors like Columbo, The Monkees, The Brady Bunch, Foreigner, Warren Beatty and Kenneth Mars, TJ Ho**er, Chuck Norris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Steve Martin, Ringo Starr and his best friend Jason Woliner, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, and, of course, Huell Howser. Who knows which of these stars will be on the big screen during this thrill ride? Only your ticket to ride will tell you!

Plus a special preview of BBMT’s brand-new locomotive extravaganza, Choo Choo R***e!

We’ll pay tribute with selections from film and TV set among the park’s trains and we'll hear from representatives of the park's titans: the Travel Town Museum and the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum!

🎟️ Tickets available at https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/special-events-onsite/trains-griffith-park

For Choo Choo R***e, we invited 9 artists to create posters for the Bob Baker Railway, our train ride into fantasy. Each...
06/01/2026

For Choo Choo R***e, we invited 9 artists to create posters for the Bob Baker Railway, our train ride into fantasy. Each artist took their own approach, infusing posters with their own imagination and perspective - which is exactly what Choo Choo R***e is all about!

While our lobby is lined with these incredible posters welcoming you to the world of Choo Choo, we'll also be showcasing them right here. First up is the incredible hand-cut, collage poster made by Chloe Rice!

Stay tuned for more and grab your own copy of the poster in our shop!

MEET THE CHOO CHOO CHARACTERS: THE CICADA BAND! 🎶These brand new puppets are cute little critters that bring the tunes, ...
05/29/2026

MEET THE CHOO CHOO CHARACTERS: THE CICADA BAND! 🎶

These brand new puppets are cute little critters that bring the tunes, and set the groove as your train seat rolls merrily along in Choo Choo R***e. Don't miss their set in our first new show in 40 years.

Choo Choo R***e runs through August 30th. Get your ticket to the future of puppetry: https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/choo-choo-revue

Concept Design: Ricky De Los Angeles
Technical Sketch: Roxy Jamin
Fabrication: Gabby Padilla, Paula Higgins, Sophie Wilkes, Andrea Gilletti, Stephanie James, Karina De La Cruz, Diana Carter, and Kevin Beltz

05/26/2026

Gather 'round for Tinker Tuesday... 🔧

BBMT's new show CHOO CHOO R***E wouldn't be complete without a train to take the spotlight! 🚂 Take a look at what our talented collaborators put into the mechanics of this magical showstopper! Get your tickets: https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/choo-choo-revue

These dazzling limited-edition gifts are now available when you donate to our permanent home! Support BBMT and receive e...
05/24/2026

These dazzling limited-edition gifts are now available when you donate to our permanent home! Support BBMT and receive exclusive merch:

🎪 BBMT Los Angeles Tote
🎪 BBMT x Big Bud Press T-Shirt
🎪 BBMT x Big Bud Press Denim Tote

Your donation ensures the joy of BBMT remains for generations to come! https://inlatostay.bobbakermarionettetheater.com

Photos by Linnea Bullion

☀️ Summer is here and you know what that means... it's time for the BBMT Kids Club to party!On June 12th—families, frien...
05/20/2026

☀️ Summer is here and you know what that means... it's time for the BBMT Kids Club to party!

On June 12th—families, friends, and footloose folk are invited to join us for a dance party (with puppets!) hosted by the incredible DJ duo Club Angel Stuff. Kick off your family’s Friday night with a celebration you won't want to miss. Tickets available now: (link)

Become a member to receive priority access to discounted tickets to this event and tons of other perks throughout the year. Learn more: https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/membership

05/19/2026

Step right up, it's Tinker Tuesday! 🎟️

Say hello to our new puppet Squeaks, who—thanks to some marionette magic by our collaborator Poyu Chen—is here to redeem your train ticket! See Squeaks and over 100 new puppets in BBMT's Choo Choo R***e, now playing until August 30th. Get YOUR ticket today: https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/choo-choo-revue

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4949 York Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90042

Opening Hours

Friday 10:30am - 1pm
Saturday 2:30pm - 5pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 5pm

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+12132509995

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