Book-inspired children’s musicals

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  Angelina Ballerina

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  Stone Soup

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  Uncle Pirate

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Angelina Ballerina

Follow the mouse as she enters her school’s dancing competition, despite the fact that all the ballet spots are taken. Through Sept 11: Dicapo Opera Theatre. Starting Sept 17: The Theatre at St. Peter’s. Ages 3 to 8.

Young fans of Stan and Jan Berenstain’s popular series learn about making friends and eating too much junk food. Stick around postshow for autographs and face painting. Through Oct 30. Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. Ages 3 to 8.

Pinkalicious
A tot obsessed with eating pink cupcakes finds herself turning her favorite rosy hue in this long-running show. Through Oct 30. Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. Ages 2 to 10.

Based on the classic fable, two Revolutionary War soldiers teach villagers the importance of sharing by making their signature meal of stone soup. Before the performance, kids can create a soup bowl to take home. Sept 18–Nov 5. Players Theatre. Ages 3 and up.

Wilson is just like every other fourth grader—until he discovers his uncle is a pirate. Sept 24–Nov 13. Vital Theatre. Ages 3 to 12.