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A restored 1929 movie palace near the Staten Island Ferry that hosts touring family shows like Sesame Street Live and movie sing-alongs with costume parades. It also runs a free summer dance, theatre and literacy outreach program for young people.
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves on Oct 2
Ticketed via Ticketmaster; prices vary
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Ages 2–14.
Ticketed via Ticketmaster; prices vary
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves on Oct 2
35 Hyatt Street, 10301, in St. George, Staten Island.
Yes. St. George Theatre Family Shows is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by St. George Theatre Restoration: stgeorgetheatre.com, or call (718) 442-2900.
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