THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS

05/29/2026

It's hard to believe, but the 67th season and our show HEY THERE, HOWDY, EVERYBODY! has drawn to a close. Thank you to all the teachers and schools who hosted us; the theater staff who made us feel at home in their spaces; the parents and chaperones who brought kids to a weekend/public show; and all our private and public sponsors who underwrote the season and made it possible for as many as 30,000 children in the TriState area to see a show, laugh, dance and sing with us, and be inspired! We're already planning next season, and hope you will make the Paper Bag Players a part of your school year or family outing. Check back at our website or email [email protected] if you want to start planning early for your in-school show or field trip!

05/11/2026

A huge Thank You to the Department of Youth and Community Development, Council Member Christopher Marte, and the team at Cultural After-School Adventures who helped us bring two weeks of workshops to children at one of our partner schools on the Lower East Side. Kids learned to work with paper and props, drew stories and made plays, learned songs and dances, and wowed us non-stop with their creativity and imagination.

04/22/2026

In honor of Earth Day, here's an archival photo of "Little Litter". In this lyrical dance piece, a street cleaner (artistic co-founder Judy Martin, center) tries to capture all the pieces littered by two elegant strangers (James Lally, right, and an unknown actor) before succumbing and being swept away by the giant pile of litter. (Photo by renowned photographer Martha Swope). Happy Earth Day, everyone!

04/16/2026

"Tree Angel," the beloved storybook play by Judy Martin and Remy Charlip, with music by Donald Ashwander, is a perennial favorite that stretches all the way back to our Paper Bag Players roots in the late 1950s! (The black and white photo features early cast member/co-founders Charlip, Martin, Sudie Bond and Betty Osgood). Kids today react with the same thrill and excitement to the fate of the three trees escaping a woodchopper. There's still a chance to catch "Tree Angel" and other beloved sketches in weekday school shows and weekend public shows through the end of May. Visit our website for more info and to book your class trips or family fun-time with The Paper Bag Players!
https://thepaperbagplayers.org

04/04/2026

NYC-area families: After a nearly sold-out show at the Kaye Playhouse, there’s one more chance to catch The Paper Bag Players in NYC!

Join us on Sunday, April 19 (11:30 AM) at The Jewish Museum for a joyful, one-hour musical adventure—recently featured in The New York Times “Things To Do” roundup.

Perfect for kids ages 3–9 and fun for the whole family.

🎟 Click the link to get tickets while they last:

With a galloping start on horseback to “The Cactus and Balloon,” a tale of unlikely friendship to “Tree Angel,” where the audience helps save our treasured trees, “Hey There, Howdy, Everybody” overflows with zany fun and lyrical movement from the adored Paper Bag Players. Bursting with n...

03/24/2026

Get ready, Bridgeport — The THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS are bringing their brand‑new show “Hey There, Howdy Everybody!” to The Klein next Tuesday March 31st, and it’s the perfect family outing.

This joyful hour of kids’ entertainment bursts with zany stories, audience participation, sing‑along songs, foot‑stomping dances, larger‑than‑life characters, and even art springing to life on a giant easel. It’s funny, friendly, imaginative, and absolutely thrilling — a magical introduction to live theater for children ages 3 to 9, and a delight for anyone who loves creativity and play.

Best of all, tickets are just $10, making this an easy, unforgettable day out for the whole family.

03/17/2026

Almost sold out! NYC families—don’t miss this.

Join The Paper Bag Players on Sunday, March 22 at 2 PM at the Kaye Playhouse for a joyful, one-hour musical adventure for kids ages 3–9.

Called “...a cultural must for children” by The New York Times, this lively show is packed with music, laughter, and paper-and-cardboard magic.

🎟 Get tickets here: https://kayeplayhouse.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=141

03/08/2026

Check out this sneak preview of our rollicking show, HEY THERE, HOWDY, EVERYBODY!, and get your tickets today for the NYC family performance on Sunday, March 22 at the Kaye KAYE PLAYHOUSE at HUNTER COLLEGE (ticket and info link in comments). Perfect for children ages 3-9, fun for the whole family!

America’s beloved children’s theater company, THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS, has been creating imaginative worlds from paper and cardboard since 1958. We present a j...

02/28/2026

NYC-area families: Join us on Sunday, March 22 at 2pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th St. between Park & Lex) for a joyful hour of imagination and fun!

You’ll see galloping horses, a cactus who befriends a balloon, running trees, a determined glove, a parade of paper cats — and more! 🌵🎈🐎

Children ages 3–9 (and the whole family!) will laugh, sing, dance, cheer, and leave inspired to create paper-and-cardboard worlds of their own.

Tickets from $20, with group rates (when selecting 10 or more seats) available at checkout. Click the link below to reserve your seats: we can’t wait to see you at the theater!

Check This Out: Get tickets and show information for The Paper Bag Players: HEY THERE, HOWDY, EVERYBODY! - Box Office

02/01/2026

NYC-area families: catch our new show, "Hey There, Howdy, Everybody!" at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 15, the KAYE PLAYHOUSE at HUNTER COLLEGE on Sunday, March 22, and The Jewish Museum on April 19. Click the photo or link below for details and tickets. We can't wait to see you at and after the shows! 🎭

HEY THERE, HOWDY, EVERYBODY! A New Funny Show for Grades 3-K through 4th Grade America’s beloved children’s theater company, THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS, has been creating imaginative worlds from paper and cardboard since 1958. Our 67th season introduces a joyful new show, HEY THERE, HOWDY, EVERYBODY!...