Lilly Theater
Lilly Theater has been offering live entertainment to young people for over 25 years in Indianapolis.
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How I Became a Pirate
Tuesday–Sunday
July 5–Aug. 12, 1 and 3 p.m.
No Monday performances
ASL-interpreted performance August 4 at 1 p.m.
Young Jeremy Jacob is recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his mates to help find the perfect digging spot for treasure. Jeremy is instructed on how to talk like a pirate and learns all about pirate “etiquette.” When a storm arises, Jeremy Jacob begins to wonder if the pirate life is really for him, and he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and tucking in at night, are among the most important. By Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman. Based on the bestselling book by Melinda Long. Illustrations by David Shannon.
Book, music, and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman. Based upon the book “How I Became a Pirate,” written by Melinda Long and illustrations by David Shannon. Performed by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and the Sandra Dijkstra Literacy Agency.
Tickets
All shows are included with museum admission. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10 a.m. at the Lower Level ticket booth.
Advance tickets
Members can reserve tickets in advance of the show date. Reserve tickets online or by calling 317-334-4000. Day of tickets are available only at the Lower Level ticket booth. Limit 10 tickets per household.
Lilly Theater programs are presented with the support of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis.
