Subway: #1 or #9 to 79th Street;
B or C to 81st Street
Bus: M79 to Central Park West
The Swedish Cottage has been a destination for New York City children for decades. The Cottage, a model schoolhouse, was built as Sweden's exhibit for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. In 1877, Frederick Law Olmsted moved the Cottage to its present site in Central Park. In 1947 it became the headquarters of Parks' Traveling Marionette Theatre, and in 1973 it was remodeled to include a permanent stage. Since then this small wooden lodge has hosted daily marionette shows that bring fairy tales alive for enchanted audiences.
Under the City Parks Foundation's stewardship, the Cottage was carefully restored in the late 1990s. The Historic House Trust is pleased to partner with CPF to continue their fine work of preserving this unique structure, and we hope to highlight its origins along with its current role as a marionette theater.
The Marionette Theatre's newest production, Pippi, is a fresh retelling of the classic “Pippi Longstocking” story by Astrid Lindgren, featuring 24 new, handmade marionettes. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies and burglars, all while fending off social conventions that threaten to prevent her friends from being creative.
If you would like more information, or to arrange a birthday party or other private gathering, please call (212) 988-9093.
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The City Parks Foundation
Tickets/Reservations:
Reservations are required to attend performances.
Tickets: $6 per adult, $5 per child. School and large groups are encouraged to attend at a reduced rate.
Box office income is used to support marionette productions at the Cottage as well as free puppet performances and programs in neighborhood parks and schools throughout New York City.
Performance Schedule:
The performance schedule - including holiday hours – for all revues is as follows:
Tuesday – Friday: Two performances a day at 10:30 a.m. & 12 noon.
Saturdays & Sundays: one show at 1:00 p.m.
Please see the City Parks Foundation website for a complete and detailed schedule
For more information, call (212) 988-9093.
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