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Theater in Midtown

Center for Puppetry Arts

Museum with puppetry exhibits, performances, and hands-on workshops

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8 productions
Artwork for American Tall Tales
NOW PLAYING

American Tall Tales

by live music and brimming with imagination, American Tall Tales is a foot-stomping, whirlwind celebration of the stories that shaped a nation. Sponsored by American Tall Tale tickets include the show, access to both museum galleries, the Stars, Stripes & Strings: Pioneers of American Puppetry pop-up exhibition, and a take-home Create-A-Puppet Kit of Babe the Big Blue Ox! Join Us for Pioneer Day on July 2! Pioneer Day + Show Double your Family Day fun with Pioneer Day AND a performance of American Tall Tales . All tickets also include early access to the Jim Henson Collection, the Global Gallery museum, and the Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation special museum exhibition. Purchase pioneer day + 10:00 AM Performance Purchase pioneer day + 12:00 PM Performance

Run

JUL 19 – AUG 2

Next performance

TONIGHT · 1 PM

Typical schedule

WED–SUN · 10 AM

Dates & tickets

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Artwork for Tesla vs Edison
OPENS AUG 5

Tesla vs Edison

AUG 5 – AUG 23

Tesla vs Edison is a Center for Puppetry Arts listing in Midtown Atlanta for ages 18 and up. The listing is part of the Center's performance and museum calendar, with tickets, seating, and visit details tied to the official program page. Families should treat each dated row as a specific admission or performance slot for the same underlying show or museum experience.

Dates & tickets
Artwork for The Wizard of Oz
OPENS SEP 16

The Wizard of Oz

SEP 16 – SEP 27

by Frisch Marionettes This American fairytale is an inspiring story about unlocking the potential that exists within each of us. One of Frisch Marionettes’ proudest achievements, this production brings Dorothy’s journey to life through exquisite marionette puppetry, music, and intricate puppet choreography. Celebrate America’s rich musical heritage as you travel down the Yellow Brick Road and discover why the Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow are all singing the Blues. With dazzling puppetry and lively song, The Wizard of Oz is a magical adventure the whole family can enjoy.

Dates & tickets
Artwork for Everybody Loves Pirates
OPENS SEP 30

Everybody Loves Pirates

SEP 30 – OCT 11

by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Set sail for high-seas hilarity with eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy sidekick, Little Chucky! When a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in their way, a motley crew of ocean friends—including the heroic Lobster Boy, his hesitant pal Crabby, and an oversized sea monkey—comes to the rescue. Bursting with hand-crafted puppets, a towering papier-mâché pirate ship, and Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers’ signature zany comedy, Everybody Loves Pirates is a rollicking, family-friendly voyage full of laughter, imagination, and swashbuckling fun.

Dates & tickets
Artwork for The Ghastly Dreadfuls
OPENS OCT 7

The Ghastly Dreadfuls

OCT 7 – OCT 31

based on a short story by Patricia C. McKissack about a former Pullman porter who hears the ominous whistle of an infamous ghost train) and a fantastically silly graveyard dance set to Saint-Saëns’ “Dance Macabre.” Join us for a deliciously old-school cocktail of death and humor, a reminder of what has always made Halloween so delightfully creepy and fun. This was great fun, intelligent humor and showmanship, wonderful puppets and stories . ~ GOArts A splendid blend of humor and spookiness…BRILLIANT. ~ Audience member Our special Halloween performance will be dedicated to celebrating 20 years of The Ghastly Dreadful s. More ghoulish details will drop soon, but if you don’t want to miss out, be the first to get your tickets to this special Halloween night celebration! “The Ghastly Dreadfuls” is for mature audiences only. It contains crass humor, simulated nudity, violence, and horror elements. The Ghastly Dreadfuls is a Signature Performance and is excluded from Member performance disco

Dates & tickets
Artwork for Spookhouse Annie
OPENS OCT 14

Spookhouse Annie

OCT 14 – NOV 1

October 14-November 1, 2026 Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ | Our Location Spooky, Silly, and Seriously Fun Annie lives in a haunted house, so when Dave is invited over for a playdate, he’s more than a little nervous. Inside the Spookhouse, their wacky adventure introduces an assortment of Halloween monsters that are more goofy than scary, from the cheerful witch Hagatha to Count Morlock, a vampire who mistakenly ended up in Pennsylvania instead of Transylvania. Each room brings silly surprises, spooky laughs, and a cast of mischievous characters. Perfect for young ghouls and their grown-ups, Spookhouse Annie is a fun-filled adventure full of imagination, laughter, and just enough eerie fun to tickle your funny bone. ⚠️ Special Effects Advisory This production features haze, black light, and strobe lighting that may impact those sensitive to atmospheric effects or flashing lights. Audience discretion is encouraged.

Dates & tickets
Artwork for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
OPENS NOV 11

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™

NOV 11 – DEC 27

Based on the classic television special and adapted by Jon Ludwig. Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special. This celebrated holiday classic follows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and Hermey the Elf™, two misfits on the run. The unlikely friends set off on a merry and heartwarming adventure of acceptance and self-discovery, even with Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster™ on their trail. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday adventure that speaks to the misfit in all of us! I can assure you that after one visit, seeing Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts will become an annual tradition for you and the kids. -AJC.com *Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ is a Signature Performance and is excluded from Member performance discounts

Dates & tickets
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Shadow Quest

JAN 6 – JAN 17

Dates & tickets
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Plan Your Visit

Getting there

1404 Spring St NW

Arts Center MARTA · 5 min walk

HoursToday · 12pm–5pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9am–5pm
Wednesday
9am–5pm
Thursday
9am–5pm
Friday
9am–5pm
Saturday
10am–5pm
SundayToday
12pm–5pm

Neighborhood directory

Around Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown
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  3. 3Waffle House (Midtown)Restaurant · Midtown0.4 mi
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  5. 5Brasserie MargotRestaurant · Midtown0.5 mi
  6. 6Politan RowFood Hall · Midtown0.6 mi
  7. 7Rumi's Kitchen Colony SquareRestaurant · Midtown0.6 mi
  8. 8Jason's Deli MidtownRestaurant · Midtown0.6 mi

On View

3

Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition

May 17 – Nov 1

Free

Global Collection

Ticketed

Jim Henson Collection

Ticketed