Disney on Ice, 'Trolls Live!' among family fun offered in Columbus this winter
Family-friendly events, most of which have some sort of TV tie-in, abound this winter, so those who would like to make a switch from the small screen to the large stage will have plenty of choices.
Fans of Mickey and Minnie, as well as those who favor Elsa and Moana, can watch their favorites on ice at Nationwide Arena, while those who prefer the Trolls can get their fill at Value City Arena.
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Public television viewers can enjoy the old characters from "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" as re-imagined in “Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood,” and a version of "Cinderella" — originally produced in the Golden Age of television — will take the stage at the Palace Theatre.
And those in search of something a little different should relish the world of Mexican wrestling as presented in CATCO's “Luchadora!”
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DISNEY ON ICE: MICKEY AND FRIENDS
NATIONWIDE ARENA, 200 W. NATIONWIDE BLVD.
Details: Disney veteran Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy as they skate through the history of Disney animation, with stops at the many lands of "Fantasia," the kingdom of “Frozen,” and the warmer world of “Moana.”
Times: 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 4; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 5; 11 a.m. Feb. 6
Tickets: $15 to $80
COVID policy: Masks required for those 2 and older
Contact: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
'DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBOR DAY'
PALACE THEATRE, 34 W. BROAD ST.
Details: In a show tailor-made for preschoolers, Daniel Tiger and his friends from the popular PBS show, including O the Owl and Katerina Kittycat, visit the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and teach gentle lessons involving friendship, helping others and the pleasures of new experiences. Expect dance and song, including the iconic “Won't You Be My Neighbor?”
Time: 4 p.m. Feb. 6; this event has now been rescheduled to May 22
Tickets: $34 to $49
COVID policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: 614-469-0939, www.capa.com
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LUCHADORA!
VAN FLEET THEATRE, 549 FRANKLIN AVE.
Details: The presentation by CATCO, recommended for those 7 and older, is set in the world of Mexican wrestling, where Mascara Rosa attempts to unseat the reigning champion.
Times: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 17 to March 6
Tickets: $25, or $15 for children 12 and younger
COVID policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: 614-469-0939, www.capa.com
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S 'CINDERELLA'
PALACE THEATRE, 34 W. BROAD ST.
Details: The classic musical raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital's hospice and palliative care programs.
Times: 7 p.m. March 4; 2 and 7 p.m. March 5, 2 p.m. March 6
Tickets: $24 to $54
COVID policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: 614-469-0939, www.capa.com
TROLLS LIVE!
VALUE CITY ARENA, OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD AND WEST LANE AVENUE
Details: In a show designed for the very young, and promising “singing, dancing, rainbows, glitter and plenty of hugs,” Poppy, Branch, Cloud Guy, Biggie, Mr. Dinkles and many of their friends will get together to entertain preschoolers.
Times: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 26; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 27
Tickets: $15 to $40, kids younger than 1 are free but don't get assigned seats
COVID policy: Masks required
Contact: 614-688-3939, schottensteincenter.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Things to do with kids in Columbus: Cinderella, Trolls, Daniel Tiger
