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HONK! 
Presented by Wheelock Family Theatre at Wheelock Family Theatre
January 29-February 28, 2010
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Mother duck Ida has been sitting—not so patiently—on her nestful of eggs, while her husband Drake “ducks” his share of parental responsibilities. When Billy, Beaky, Downy, and Fluff finally emerge, they are proper quacking ducklings. But when Egg #5—the big one—cracks open it reveals something altogether different. Ugly honks when the others quack, he’s bullied and teased because he doesn’t look like a duckling, his own father claims he’s created a monster. But Ida loves her child just as he is and tells him that it’s what’s inside that matters. Unfortunately, the roguish local cat agrees and lures Ugly over to his house “for lunch.” Ugly manages to slip off the menu, but he lands in trouble in the middle of nowhere. While the heartbroken Ida searches for him, Ugly sets off on a quest to find home. Along the way, he meets an eccentric assortment of creatures—from a ragtag squadron of geese to a philosophical bullfrog—who help him see the value of his own difference. In the end, Ugly finds home, himself, the ability to forgive even his worst enemies, and the confidence to make an important decision about his future. Brimful with wisecracking fun and a rollicking score, at its heart HONK! is a tender story of love and the meaning of being different. A rollicking comic musical; winner of the 2000 OLIVIER Award for Best Musical.
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Venue Info
200 The Riverway Boston, MA 02215
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Admission Info
Tickets: $25 for center orchestra or front mezzanine $20 for side orchestra or mid-mezzanine $15 back mezzanine Friday night Pajama parties: Children in their pajamas are only $12 and there is the opportunity to meet the cast after the show!
Info Phone: 617-879-2300
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Dates & Times
Dates:
January 29-February 28, 2010Times:
Friday evenings at 7:00, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 3:00. During school vacation week, Tuesday February 16 through Friday February 19 HONK! will be presented at 1:00. -
Accessibility Info
Performances on Friday February 26 at 7:30 and Sunday February 28 at 3:00 will be interpreted in American Sign Language. These performances will also be audio-described live for patrons who are blind or who are visually impaired.
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Event Name: HONK!
"Good time had by all ages"
Review posted by: D Thompson from Dorchester, MA , Mar 01, 2010
I brought my Niece age 5, twin girls age 11 and they all enjoyed the musical. The jokes and the dialect were age appropriate and some of the jokes were for the adults, which made it very entertaining... Expand
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"Well Done !!!"
Comment posted by: MB from Sudbury MA, Mar 01, 2010
Great adaptation, esp. the music and dance routines -- they held the attention of the grandchildren and adults, tho' I felt the performance time was too long for the younger crowd.
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Review posted by: Julie from Boston, MA, Mar 01, 2010
My 6 year old grandson enjoyed this musical, he didn't totally understand the romantic pieces but loved the active musical numbers and he got the message that it is OK to be different. Nicely done.
Event Name: HONK!
"Perfect outing with my 6yo nephew"
Review posted by: Kelly from Quincy, MA, Mar 01, 2010
The show was terrific, held his (and my attention) and was simply so well done. I'm considering season tickets for my sister's family if they move up this way. Thank you!
Event Name: HONK!
"HONK"
Review posted by: Family from Boston, MA, Mar 01, 2010
A really fun show for kids and parents. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
Event Name: HONK!
"Wonderful"
Review posted by: Joni from Arlington, MA, Feb 16, 2010
What a fabulous production, something for everybody and an important message for all! BRAVO!!!
Event Name: HONK!
"Honk"
Review posted by: Karen from Fall River, Ma, Feb 16, 2010
It was absolutely delightful. We can't wait for our grandson to be old enough to attend. The show was terrific, the music wonderful, the cast, stupendous. Thank you
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Event Name: HONK!
"Good time had by all ages"
Review posted by: D Thompson from Dorchester, MA , Mar 01, 2010
I brought my Niece age 5, twin girls age 11 and they all enjoyed the musical. The jokes and the dialect were age appropriate and some of the jokes were for the adults, which made it very entertaining... Expand
Event Name: HONK!
"Well Done !!!"
Comment posted by: MB from Sudbury MA, Mar 01, 2010
Great adaptation, esp. the music and dance routines -- they held the attention of the grandchildren and adults, tho' I felt the performance time was too long for the younger crowd.
Event Name: HONK!
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Review posted by: Julie from Boston, MA, Mar 01, 2010
My 6 year old grandson enjoyed this musical, he didn't totally understand the romantic pieces but loved the active musical numbers and he got the message that it is OK to be different. Nicely done.
Event Name: HONK!
"Perfect outing with my 6yo nephew"
Review posted by: Kelly from Quincy, MA, Mar 01, 2010
The show was terrific, held his (and my attention) and was simply so well done. I'm considering season tickets for my sister's family if they move up this way. Thank you!
Event Name: HONK!
"HONK"
Review posted by: Family from Boston, MA, Mar 01, 2010
A really fun show for kids and parents. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
Event Name: HONK!
"Wonderful"
Review posted by: Joni from Arlington, MA, Feb 16, 2010
What a fabulous production, something for everybody and an important message for all! BRAVO!!!
Event Name: HONK!
"Honk"
Review posted by: Karen from Fall River, Ma, Feb 16, 2010
It was absolutely delightful. We can't wait for our grandson to be old enough to attend. The show was terrific, the music wonderful, the cast, stupendous. Thank you
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