Arden Children’s Theatre

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Adapted by John Glore
Directed by Steve Pacek

What do you get when you take classic fairy tales and turn them upside down, inside out, and all mixed up? 

April 8 — May 31, 2026

Classic fairy tales get mixed up and downright silly in The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. How about the Ugly Duckling growing up to be A Really Ugly Duck? Or the Princess kissing a frog only to end up with a mouthful of slime? With quirky characters, funny twists, and enough stinky cheese to go around, this hilarious adaptation of the beloved book will have kids and parents falling out of their seats.

Announcing one of our 2026/27 shows!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum
Adapted and Directed by Whit McLaughlin

Join Dorothy and your favorite Oz characters, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and more on an adventure. Experience this inventive and imaginative twister of a tale with the whole family, where courage and friendship lead the way. Adapted and directed by Whit McLaughlin, whose work includes Arden Children’s Theatre favorites like Charlotte’s Web, A Year with Frog and Toad, and Peter Pan.

Plus one more show to be announced!

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$25.00 per Ticket

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$22.50 per Ticket

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Kids & Teens

$16.00 per Ticket

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