Panto Pinocchio

Dates & Times

December 2024

Fri 13 7:00 Choose Seats
Sat 14 2:00 Choose Seats
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Sun 15 2:00 Choose Seats
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Sun 29 2:00 Choose Seats

January 2025

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Panto Pinocchio

Book and Lyrics by Eric Coble

Music by Steven Jones

Directed by Monica Josette

Producers Steven and Cabrina Owsley

Now playing December 6-January 5

Sterling Stage

Overview

WE'RE PUTTING THE GPT IN GEPETTO WITH THIS MODERN TWIST ON THE CLASSIC TALE!

Join Pinocchio, a sentient AI boy created by tech-savvy inventor Gill Bates, as he navigates the colorful world of technology. When Pinocchio embarks on a quest to discover his true essence—with the help of everybody’s favorite faithful guide, Buttons—he encounters a world of digital mischief and adventure. Will he unlock the secrets to his identity? Or will the conniving villain Miss Treats disrupt the festivities and thwart Pinocchio’s journey?

 

A feast for the senses, this panto is packed with high-tech hijinks, side-splitting jokes, and enough singing and dancing to reboot even the most jaded of operating systems. This holiday season, bring the family and immerse yourselves in the electrifying spectacle of panto!

Details

Performance Times

  • Wednesday–Friday | 7 p.m.
  • Saturday | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday | 2 p.m.

  • PREVIEW PERFORMANCES

  • December 6–11, 2024

Run Time

  • Approximately two hours, including one 15-minute intermission

Plan Your Visit

  • Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
  • The Gordy lobby is open at 6 p.m. on evenings with performances. On afternoons with matinee performances, the lobby opens at 1 p.m.
  • Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.

Saturday Afternoon Activities

Every Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m.—bring your kiddos for for face painting and balloon animals before the 2 o’clock matinee.

Sunday Sit-down

Sunday, December 8

Join the cast for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation following the 2 p.m. matinee.

Night Market

Saturday, December 14 | 4–8 p.m.

In partnership with Have a Nice Day, we’re hosting a holiday night market celebrating business owners, chefs, and makers of color. Enjoy cocktails from the bar, live music, tasty food, karaoke, and a dazzling array of vendors ready to help you complete your holiday shopping.

Join us for the evening performance of Panto Pinocchio at 7 p.m.

College Night

Thursday, December 19, at 7 p.m.

College students can purchase $15 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT.

Student Matinees

Contact us at groups@stageshouston.com, or call 346.320.0037 for student pricing.

Sensory-Inclusive Performance

Saturday, January 4, at 2 p.m.

Sensory-inclusive performances cater to our patrons with sensitivity to loud, abruptly changing sound, light, or video elements associated with live performance.

Cast

  • Ryan Schabach*

    Buttons

  • Kaleb Womack

    Pinocchio

  • Steve Scott*

    Gill Bates

  • Laura Kaldis*

    Ms. Inkjet

  • Jordan Umphries

    Miss Treats

  • Jonathan Teverbaugh

    Miss Demeanor

  • Emily Buesing

    Sachs the Fifth

  • Jalen Tinsley

    Gameboy

  • Briana Lott

    The Blue Fairy of Abacus

  • Camryn Nunley

    Swing

  • *Appearing through an agreement between Stages and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Credits

  • Book and Lyrics by

    Eric Coble

  • Music by

    Steven Jones

  • Director

    Monica Josette

  • Music Director

    Steven Jones

  • Choreographer

    Monica Josette

  • Scenic Designer

    Jodi Bobrovsky

  • Costume Designer

    Leah Smith

  • Lighting Designer

    Destiny Raine

  • Sound Designer

    Robert Leslie Meek
    J. Salazar

  • Video Designer

    Đat Peter Ton

  • Wig Designer

    Jayson Kolbicz

  • Fight Choreographer

    Avery Vonn Kenyatta

  • Assistant Director

    Stacy Hawking

  • Assistant Costume Designer

    Preciosa Aivles

  • Assistant Lighting Designer

    Arson Stolace

  • Assistant Video Designer

    Tre' Lewis

  • Stage Manager

    Ashley Ginn

  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Carlos Cantu