Disney’s Winnie the Pooh is a new musical stage adaption created and directed by Jonathan Rockefeller that will transform Walton Arts Center’s stage into the Hundred Acre Wood for four shows only on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22. The celebrated show for kids of all ages will bring Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger to life on stage.
Inspired by the beloved books by A. A. Milne and the classic Disney features, this new theatrical production debuted in New York in October 2021 with rave reviews calling it “A perfect introduction to live theater. It’s a captivating adventure with spectacular puppetry,” (MommyPoppins. com), and “an hour of bountiful joy,” (New York Theatre Guide).
In a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood, this fresh stage adaptation is told with impressive life-size puppetry, featuring characters that have played iconic roles in the lives of children for generations. Accompanying the magical, modern narrative is an original score from Nate Edmondson, which features some of the songs written for the animated feature from The Sherman Brothers, including “Winnie the Pooh,” “The Blustery Day,” “The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers,” “Whoop-De-Dooper Bounce” and A.A. Milne’s “The More It Snows.”
“The music, the spectacular life-size puppets, and the charming performances are the perfect way to introduce (or re-introduce) audiences to live theater, and this is a must-see show for Winnie the Pooh fans of all ages. We are excited to bring the Hundred Acre Wood to Northwest Arkansas so that audiences can join us for this heartwarming production” said director Jonathan Rockefeller.
All the puppets featured in the show were designed and constructed within the walls of Rockefeller Productions by a talented team of artists, designers, patternmakers, builders, welders and fabricators. Inspired by Disney’s original character designs, and Christopher Robin’s real-life counterparts, each larger-than-life size character is “full of fluff,” covered in fur (or feathers) and built lovingly many times over to get their look and movement just right.
What the Critics Are Saying:
“Winnie the Pooh is delightfully first-rate.” – Theatre Pizzazz
“The new Winnie the Pooh musical is sweeter than honey.” – Toy Insider
“Mesmerizing life-size puppets and original Sherman Brothers tunes, the beautiful new Winnie the Pooh musical is must-see.” – Theatrely
Winnie the Pooh comes to Walton Arts Center for four performances Oct. 21-22. Tickets start at just $20.
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