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HOLIDAY ON STRINGS

November 16, 2024 - January 12, 2025

  • November 16- January `2

    Select Friday showtimes: 7:30 pm

    Saturday showtimes: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, & 4:30 pm

    Sunday showtimes: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

    A sensory-friendly version of the show is offered is available on December 14 at 10:30 am. Tickets sold separately here.

    Shows are roughly one hour long.

  • Bob Baker's Holiday on Strings returns for a festivity spectacular! Join Demitrius Nova Twinklestar III (that’s Demi Star for short) and the Wizard as they embark on a magical tour of the holiday galaxies.

    On your voyage through the stars, stop at Santa's Workshop, celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah, dip into the world of Charles Dickens, and oh so much more!

    This hour-long spectacular of merry marionettes invites you to celebrate the holidays at Bob Baker Marionette Theater with the whole family.

  • Tickets are $25. Ages 2 and under get in for free!

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AROUND TOWN

BOB BAKER’S NUTCRACKER
AT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE

November 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025

  • November 30 - January 5
    Saturday showtimes: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, & 4:30 pm
    Sunday showtimes: 1:30 & 4:30 pm

    Weekday afternoon & evening showtimes starting December 16!

    See showtimes and more details here.

  • Our marionette adaptation of a ballet classic and Bob's most beloved holiday show since its opening in 1969 - now at Sierra Madre Playhouse!

    Bob Baker’s Nutcracker debuts at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in 2024 to delight Angelenos and visitors alike! Created in 1969, this marionette adaptation of the classic ballet brings together traditional favorites, including Clara and Fred, the Nutcracker, the Rat King, and the Sugerplum Fairy, alongside Bob Baker’s playful and delightful creations and additions. This project was funded (in part) by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

  • Tickets are $25

    Please note: This show takes place at Sierra Madre Playhouse (87 West Sierra Madre BoulevardSierra Madre, CA, 91024), NOT Bob Baker Marionette Theater.

 
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SATURDAY, DEC 14, 10:30 AM: JOIN US FOR A SENSORY-FRIENDLY VERSION OF OUR HOLIDAY ON STRINGS SHOW FOR A PERFORMANCE WITH REDUCED SENSORY MODIFICATIONS!

TUESDAY, DEC 24, 3 PM: FREE WITH RSVP & STREAMING ON PBS - CATCH BBMT IN LA COUNTY’S HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

SUNDAY, DEC 29, 10:30 AM: ASL INTERPRETATION OFFERED FOR OUR HOLIDAY ON STRINGS SHOW!

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"A classic Bob Baker bit has been described as “interactive,” but even that is too passive a term. The puppets, controlled from above using strings, perch on children’s laps or nip playfully on an elbow."

— New York Times

 
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PUPPETS IN THE WILD

The Bob Baker Traveling Company brings the Enchantment all over greater Los Angeles and beyond!

Public shows in parks! Private Birthday Parties! Community Functions! So much more!

FABRICATION

Wooden shoes, glitter gloves, BBMT creates fully functional animated life for our own shows, Hollywood and private commissions.

 

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