“Anime Momotaro” opens January 30 at Imagination Stage
I’ve got even more tickets to give away, this time for a new production opening at Imagination Stage next weekend. Anime Momotaro, running from January 30 through March 10, reinterprets a famous Japanese folktale that teaches powerful lessons about inner strength and the ability to stand up against bullying.
Here’s the full description from the website:
An old couple in ancient Japan long for a child. They have their wish granted when a huge peach floats down the river and breaks open to reveal a baby boy. They name him Momotaro, and he grows up to be the strongest young man in all of Japan. But Momotaro’s village has a tiny problem…GIANT OGRES! Ogres have been bullying the villagers for years, and Momotaro decides he must make a stand. With the help of friends-the dog Inu, the monkey Saru, and the bird Kiji-Momotaro meets his foes face-to-face. Performed in the style of popular anime cartoons with traditional Japanese influences, this action-packed staging of Japan’s most famous folktale teaches powerful lessons about inner strength and how creativity, kindness, and cooperation win out over brute force.
Tickets start at $12, and it’s recommended for ages 5-10. Tip: Goldstar currently has a deal on select seats.
GIVEAWAY: For a chance to win 4 tickets to any show on opening weekend, simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite snowy day activity. To be eligible, you must like KidFriendly DC on Facebook and follow on Twitter (let me know that you did). The giveaway will run through Monday, and a winner will be announced on Tuesday, January 29. Good luck!
