Music by Camille Saint-Saëns, with poetry by Ogden Nash

Miller reimagines its holiday favorite, bringing new puppets and new surprises to celebrate “feathers, fur, and fins.” A peek behind the painted red curtain will charm and enchant, as director Lake Simons returns to bring a sense of magic and fantasy to the Miller stage. Featuring some of New York’s best musicians and most skillful puppeteers, this year’s Carnival will delight longtime fans and welcome first-timers into a world of wit and imagination. For the young and the young at heart, come experience what is quickly becoming one of New York’s most beloved holiday traditions!

Additional performance: Saturday, December 16 at 5pm

Repertoire
Camille Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals (1886)

Additional Information

Tickets: $15 – $35 for adults, $9 – $21 for children. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to be admitted.

Photo by Karli Cadel for Miller Theatre