Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Jorgensen Center | February 25 | 2 pm

Painter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrive on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out! With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful 60-minute, action-packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwaters’s award-winning book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect family treat for ages 4 – 104!

Special Pre-Show Fun!

Come early and join our special guests from the Mystic Aquarium for educational fun with live African penguins before the show. Pre-show event is free but participation is limited. Reserve a spot when buying your tickets or call the Box Office at 860-426-4226.   Mr. Popper’s Penguins Study Guide

$22 – $24

About Jorgensen

Opened in December of 1955, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is the largest college-based presenting program in New England. Each season, Jorgensen events attract more than 70,000 students, faculty and staff from the University of Connecticut, as well as residents from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Jorgensen presents 25-30 nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles annually, ranging from classical music to world music and dance, classical and contemporary dance, comedy, family programming and contemporary entertainment.

With over 2,300 seats in a flexible space, Jorgensen’s attractive architectural features highlight the breadth of its presentations. Jorgensen also houses the Jorgensen Gallery and Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, which is the home of Connecticut Repertory Theater.

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