Shows & Tickets

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

by Thelma Lynne Godin, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton; ADAPTED BY GLORIA BOND CLUNIE

Most enjoyed by Ages 5+

Weekends, April 29 - May 21, 2023
Saturdays 1 & 4pm
Sundays 1pm

Location: Herberger Theater Center - Stage West

Price: Tickets starting at $13

ABOUT THE SHOW

Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin' Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adeline's birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameeka is so preoccupied with thoughts of victory that she accidentally ruins Miz Adeline's birthday cake, and has to confess to her that there won't be a cake for her special day. And Miz Adeline loves chocolate cake. But to Kameeka’s surprise it turns out she also loves something else — hula hooping! 

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen is a charming celebration of family and community ties. Set in Harlem, this intergenerational story shows the importance of staying young at heart.

BACKSTAGE TOURS:

May 6 - after the 4pm performance

May 20 - after the 4pm performance

*Requires separate reservation, book below.

 

ASL INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE:

May 7, 2023 @ 1pm

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AUDIO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE:

TBD

 

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT TICKETS:

Performing Venue:

Herberger Theater Center

222 E. Monroe Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Box Office: 602-252-8497 or boxoffice@herbergertheater.org

 

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT GROUP SALES:

Groups of 10+ (Public and Girl Scout Groups):

agutierrez@childsplayaz.org or visit www.childsplayaz.org/groups >

 

School Field Trips:

jcastillo@childsplayaz.org or visit our schools page >

 

A co-production with Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD


Hula-Hoopin Queen

Text copyright © 2014 by Thelma Lynne

Godin Illustrations copyright © 2014

Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Permission arranged by LEE & LOW BOOKS, INC.

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