New Kid-Friendly Musical Opening in December at 14th Street Y

EAST VILLAGE, NY — The 14th Street Y in the East Village is introducing "Hanna and the Moonlit Dress," an interactive musical theater series for children ages 2-8 and their families.

Young Hannah'le and her friends embark upon an adventure that ultimately teaches her the value of helping others. Featuring a stranger, a white dress and magic, the musical theater experience follows the girl as she overcomes adversity for the greater good.

The hands-on experience gives children the opportunity to create paper masks, costumes and set accessories. The musical, which will take place in The 14th Street Y's theater at 344 E. 14th St., lasts for 50 minutes.

Ronit Muszkatblit, the director of "Hanna" and artistic director of the 14th Street Y, said in a statement that the play puts an emphasis on playing and drawing.

"We want the children to learn that if you put out positive energy or a positive action, something good will come back to you," Muszkatblit said. "It's a simple story, this cycle, were the goodness that [Hanna] gives to the old man, comes back to her through the moon."

The series will begin on Dec. 2 and is slated to run until Dec. 18. Performances will be on Fridays at 4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets will be $18 for adults and $12 for children, but families of five or fewer can purchase a group ticket for $35.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the 14th Street Y's website.

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