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A fun-loving child is asked to put themselves to bed for the first time (as Mom has friends over). Staying up and playing games with the stuffed animals, we find out the child still just wants to be tucked in.

Hometown Theatre

Goodnight, Andy!

Sun., Aug. 2 @ 4:00 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5 @ 8:30 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 9 @ 1:00 p.m.

Venue Mixed Blood Theatre
For ages 6+
Written by Greg Eiden
Web site hometowntheatre.org
genres Musical theater, Puppetry
subjects Family, Kids
features World premiere, Original script/choreography, Original music

Overall rating

User reviews

Surprisingly Entertaining
by Fan of Theater Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I was very impressed how entertaining this cute play was. The puppets were very funny, especially the red one. Andrew Moy did an awesome job acting and singing and he seemed like he had alot of fun doing this. Not only was it entertaining for the children, but also the adults. There were plenty of laughs thoughout. The songs are very catchy, where I’m still singing them and singing them to my son.

Bed times is always hard indeed.
by Janice Chan Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
The show is really cute with the theme of kids not wanting to go to bed! It sense of humor comes out very well. Most of us can relate to Andy's "pretending" to go to sleep when the parents want to check on it. Andrew did a great job acting and singing, hosting the whole show by himself with the puppets. The songs are very cute, particularly the first song is hilarious! The puppets characteristics differ quite well and the red puppet brings a lot of laughter to the audience. At the end of the show, Andy tells us his feelings about how he remembers his mom used to tug him to his bed and he will always remember it. It's a very sweet memory that most of us adults or kids can relate to...it's a very warm heart and humor play.

great show
by Janet Gartner Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
A good story. The kid did an awesome job. The puppeteers were great. They should have sold replicas of their puppets, the kids would have loved it! We liked the little red one.

Funny and adorable
by Levi Weinhagen Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
The songs are fun and the puppeteers were really funny playing to the kids and a little for the grown folks. My 31/2 year old really enjoyed it.

gentle and funny
by art mama Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
the show description says 6+ but I think this show is appropriate for much younger kids, too. My 3-year old loved it. It's a sweet, gentle story that also has some big laughs.

Genuine Good Hearted Fun
by Michelle Storm Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This piece is pure and sweet, the puppet characaterizations a delight, and little Andy has a clear tuneful singing voice... good, fun energy througout and manageable at 35-40 minutes for little ones... one suggestion to fill out the time: live pre-show music? Acoustic guitarist, perhaps?

This show deserves a larger audience!
by Linda McDonald Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This is such a sweet surprise! You will love it. Bring your families. This is something everyone can relate to. Andrew is a natural. The puppets seem like real people.

Great show!
by Jason Uhlmann Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Entertaining for adults as well as children. A feel-good story with great voices and life-like puppets.

WOW!
by Joe Langfeld Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I saw this group last year doing "War of the Worlds: The Musical" and can't believe they have another original show, but this time for kids.

The writing is superb. It's tender and gentle, funny and witty. "Goodnight, Andy!" is a great show for kids of all ages.

Fun Show!
by Queen Caroline Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Just a really nice show. Innocent and fun. A tenderhearted message with funny interaction between Andy and the puppets.

Beautiful
by Allen Malicsi Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I LOVED THIS!!! A show with A LOT of heart. Enough said...

Best Fringe show I've seen so far
by Dawn Krosnowski Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I cannot begin to express how simply darling this show is. It's sweet and poignant with none of the artifice of trying to make a naturally cute kid cloying.

I wish though that all of the puppeteers would have been miked and that the music was just a touch quieter. Occasionally I lost a few of the witty lyrics from time to time. That in no way effected my overall experience though.

Otherwise the show was great with strong performances from all particularly the 9-year old Andrew.

Don't miss this show!

That done, now I'm off to be a transportation engineer.

Great Show!
by andrew kraft Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Very good show for children and adults. The puppeteers were hilarious. Child actor Andrew Moy carries the show remarkably well.

just darling
by Lacey Piotter Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Such a treat. I left with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Funny, touching, and delightful for ages 5-105. I give five kitties with no hesitation.