• City Parks Foundation provides free
    and accessible arts, sports, education and
    community-building programs within NYC parks.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

For decades, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre has been bringing enjoyment to legions of people through its contemporary and innovative marionette productions based on children’s classics.

Pippi 




City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the encore run of its hit 2007 production, Pippi! Pippi is a fresh retelling of the classic “Pippi Longstocking” tales by Astrid Lindgren, adapted for the stage by award winning playwright, Zakiyyah Alexander. The production features nearly two dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.

Click here to download a song from the show!
Full soundtrack CD's available for purchase through OvationTix or at the Cottage after the show. CD's only $10!

In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies and burglars, all while fending off social conventions that threaten to prevent her friends from being creative.

Schedule Varies - Refer to the ticket purchasing website for up to date showtimes.


Reservations are required.




Click here for a Map to the Cottage in Central Park.

Walking directions to the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Birthday Parties / Group Rates
The Cottage features a unique party room adjacent to the theater that comes equipped with child-size furniture, making it an ideal spot to host your child’s next birthday party.

Click here for a PDF with information on birthday parties!

Group rates are available for schools and non-profit groups. For information, please call (212) 988-9093.

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