The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater has long been a theater for children of all ages, located in beautiful historic Balboa Park, San Diego California. The Puppet Theater was originally part of the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935. The Exposition was organized to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. The theater still runs weekly live performances for thousands of guests each year.
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No shows Friday, March 29, due to puppet illness….
Come see
Steve Taylor
Saturday or Sunday
11am & 2 pm!
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SPECIAL EVENT WEEKEND!
Steve Taylor Magical Ventriloquist
March 30-31
11am and 2 pm ONLY
Bring the whole family and "laugh 'til your cheeks hurt" with comedy "Magical Ventriloquist" Steve Taylor! Steve and his vent puppets were a big hit with audiences during his previous appearance last March, but this time around Steve adds his unique brand of family comedy magic to his already hilarious one-man show. Fresh off his recent 13th appearance at The Magic Castle in Hollywood! Be amazed and amused as impossible eye-popping magical feats join Steve's vent buddies Pokey O'Possum, Alli The Croc and Rudy O'Riley for an afternoon of family fun. Appropriate for ages 3 to 103! Don't Miss It!
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Leo and his Magic Jacket
April 5-7, 12-14
Leo has a very bad morning when he finds out that he can't wear his favorite jacket to school. Will he and his friends be able to turn things around and have a good day after all?
PLEASE NOTE!
TICKET PRICES ARE $7.00 GENERAL ADMISSION AND $5.00 SENIOR/MILITARY FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT!
THEATER GIFT TICKETS OR REGULAR SHOW TICKETS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS EVENT!
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Whispers of the Forest
April 19-21, 26-28
Gamoola the Great Tree is in danger of the wood cutters' ax. Will his animal friends be able to save him?
Larger than life Puppets
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Looking for a Gift of Puppetry? Buy a Gift Ticket! Gift Tickets are for our General Admission or Senior/Military Admission! Ticket is good for our regular shows! Special Events and Adult Events are not included!
$5 General Admission, $4 Senior Military
Gift Certificates are also available at our Box Office!
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