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CATEGORIES:Family Fun
SUMMARY:The Velveteen Rabbit
LOCATION:Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts: 100 East McDowell Street, Matthe
 ws, NC 28105
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next main
 stage production in our 30th Season lineup, The Velveteen Rabbit. This stor
 y is based on the book of the same name, a timeless children's classic that
  has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Performing on stage 
 from April 24 through May 3, 2026, on the Fullwood Auditorium Stage.\n\nThi
 s heartwarming story follows the journey of a toy rabbit who longs to becom
 e "real" through the power of love and imagination. With themes of friendsh
 ip, resilience, and the transformative nature of love, this enchanting tale
  continues to resonate with people of all ages. Adapted by Scott Davidson, 
 based on the book written by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit is in e
 xceptional hands, being directed by Jill Bloede. You might recognize Jill's
  work from the Matthews Playhouse productions of “Peter and the Starcatcher
 ” and “Young Frankenstein,” and recently on the Charlotte theatre scene, wh
 ere she directed “Murder on the Orient Express” (Theatre Charlotte) and “Jo
 seph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” (BAC).\n\nTickets for The Velveteen Rab
 bit are available online at MatthewsPlayhouse.com or over the phone at (704
 ) 846-8343! The Velveteen Rabbit is A Play in 1 Act — Approximate Run Time 
 is 60 minutes — Recommended for ages 6 and up. We will also be hosting a “V
 elveteen Rabbit Tea Party” on April 26, after our matinee performance. See 
 below for further information. This production is sponsored by McClintock H
 eating and Cooling (https://www.mcclintockhvac.com/) and Nothing But Noodle
 s (https://nothingbutnoodles.com/). More information at www.matthewsplayhou
 se.com.\n\nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Apr 24, 2026 to May 
 3, 2026 and happens every:\nFridays:	7:30pm - 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time
  (US & Canada)\nSaturdays:	2:00pm - 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Can
 ada)\nSaturdays:	7:30pm - 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSund
 ays:	2:00pm - 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\n
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