As
part of this year’s National Day of Puppetry celebrations, the Center for Puppetry Arts is proud to
present Mallory Lewis, daughter of the late Shari Lewis, in an exclusive live production
of Lamb Chop 2.0: Everything You Wanted
To Know About Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop, But Were Afraid to Ask.
On Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m., the
performance, hosted by world-renowned artist Nicolosi, salutes 70 years of
Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop and marks a special unveiling of a new commemorative
United States Postal Service stamp featuring the beloved puppetry duo, as
painted by Nicolosi.
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Nicolosi and Mallory Lewis invite audiences to hang
out with their favorite sweetheart, Lamb Chop! Throughout the enchanting
hour-long performance, the audience will be thrilled by rare, classic
television archival footage, as Lamb Chop and Mallory are interviewed live by
Nicolosi, recounting stories of decades of travel around the world with Shari
Lewis. The audience is encouraged to “grill the Chop” during a Question and
Answer session.
Following the performance, patrons are invited to a
meet-and-greet, where they may savor a private word and take photographs with
Lamb Chop, Mallory Lewis and Nicolosi. Exclusive commemorative Lamb Chop
merchandise will also be available for sale and autographing.
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Other highlights of the National Day of
Puppetry include performances of E.B. White’s classic tale of unlikely
friendship: Charlotte’s Web,
exclusive free sock puppet making workshops, a Members-Only film and a
fun-filled visit from the Center’s own mascot puppet, Sockly. Ticket prices
vary per event; more information can be found at http://puppet.org/nationaldayofpuppetry.shtml
Tickets for
Lamb Chop 2.0 are $13.25 (Members) / $20.50 (Nonmembers) and include Museum
admission, as well as a chance to make their own sock puppet. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.puppet.org or by calling the ticket
sales office at 404-873-3391.