TYKEs (Theatre Young Kids Enjoy) is KOAA’s #1-ranked theatre in town and one of the top five places in all of Rochester to bring kids for a memorably spectacular outing! The new year brings us their brand new musical Are You My Mother? 

More than a decade in the making, the world-premiere musical adaptation of the beloved P.D. Eastman book takes flight January 17 to 25 — two weekends only. Written and composed by TYKEs’ own artistic team, the classic story of a newly hatched baby bird in search of its mother features a parade of colorful and endearing characters and an outstanding original score. Based on one of the top 100 books of all time, this heartwarming, high-energy production is all about how we search for belonging and connection, with a sprinkle of admiration for perseverance and curiosity.

Performed by adult professional actors, the show is ideal for kids ages three and up. Hour-long performances take place at the JCC Hart Theater.

 Are You My Mother?

Saturday, January 17 at 11 am and 2 pm
Sunday, January 18, 2 pm
Saturday, January 24, 11 am (ASL interpreted) and 2 pm
Sunday, January 25, 11 am and 2 pm

TYKEs at the JCC Hart Theater
1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton

Tickets cost $24 ($22 for JCC members) and are available HERE. Enter TYKEs' giveaway for free tickets for your whole family HERE, but don't delay in reserving your tickets now since TYKEs' shows often sell out! (If you are the lucky giveaway winner, you will receive a full refund.)

A national bestseller, the multi-award-winning book Are You My Mother? is widely prized by parents and teachers alike, selected as the National Education Association's Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children, the School Library Journal's Top 100 Picture Books of all time, and Scholastic Parent & Child's 100 Greatest Books for Kids. The story follows a baby bird who has fallen out of its nest, asking a kitten, hen, dog, cow, boat, and even Snort (a heroic and kindly steam shovel), “Are you my mother?” before being safely and happily reunited back in its nest.