New from Rainbow Puppets
They're Back! Just in Time for the Summer of 2026
They're Back! Just in Time for the Summer of 2026
They're Back! Just in Time for the Summer of 2026
Imagine that the bones and fossils of ancient dinosaurs could come back to life — what stories they might tell. Well, there’s no need to imagine any more as Rainbow Puppet Productions presents "The Really Big Dinosaur Show."
Through original songs and the use of over twenty giant puppets, the time of the dinosaurs appears on stage. The program features an eight-foot-tall T-Rex and another dinosaur that’s over 16 feet long. (It’s not called "The Really Big Dinosaur Show" for nothing!)
The show is one of our most popular. We've presented it at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, New York's American Museum of Natural History, and at a 103-performance run at the Virginia Living Museum.
Now the show is revitalized and ready to tour to your location. Of course, everyone gets to join in the grand finale... dancing the Dinosaur Hop! It's our most popular song and by far the most down-loaded song by dinosaur-lovers around the world.
Brought back to life, in part with a grant from the Newport News Arts Commission. Contact us at info@rainbowpuppets.com for details!
They're Back! Just in Time for the Summer of 2026
They're Back! Just in Time for the Summer of 2026
AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE RAINBOW PUPPETS
For 2025, we travel around the world to hear songs, stories, and learn about friends all over the globe. It's a fun-filled tour that's filled with puppets, music, and dance.
In France, we meet Mother Goose and her friends.
In England, we meet "Punch and Judy." Punch wants to go out and play with his friends but Judy has other ideas.
In Italy, we celebrate the opera with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OPERA. It's full of well-known Italian tunes featuring new lyrics.
In Africa, we meet a hungry crocodile and then join a team of soccer players who teach how important it is the make good decisions.
A trip to Norway gives us the tale of THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF.
Mexico brings us a cavalcade of butterflies and an opportunity to dance.
This and so much more! Available in mid-March.
Presented through generous support from the Newport News Arts Commission, the Virginia Arts Commission, and the York County Arts Commission. While supplies last, special gift to all attendees from Wingstop Charities.
Thanks to all of our supporters.
If you or your organization would like to help us and our mission, please email info@rainbowpuppets.com or call us at 757 851-3266.
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In Person or On-Line!
Virtual Programs and Workshops
We are ready to help you with on-line performances of our favorite shows. We can host a page for your users, set up a Zoom performance, or be a part of your Facebook live event.
- AMAZON ADVENTURES narrated by Geoffrey Holder
- FOLLOW ME - a musical adventure with the Tuskegee Airmen
- JONAH!
- The MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ
- The MOTHER GOOSE SHOW
- The NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - narrated by Mickey Rooney
- NOAH'S FLOATING ZOO
- OPEN A BOOK!
- PIRATE PARTY - with Mickey Rooney and Carol Channing
- TAKE A GIANT LEAP!
- TERRIFIC TALES Hansel & Gretel, the Three Bears, and more!
- The WETLAND REVUE
Virtual Storytime!
Have the Rainbow Puppets join your virtual story times with songs, stories, and craft ideas!
In-person performances
We are currently booking live performances in Virginia. We will follow all state and local guidelines regarding the number of attendees, performance safety, and proper distancing. Should audience size restrictions remain in force, we can break up your group into smaller sizes and perform for each group individually.
Outside Programming
To help with social distancing, we can present our CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ouside your facility. This special program features our walk-around puppets which can be presented without large stage requirements. If you have a large playground area, this may be the ideal way to bring a field trip to your door.
Shows that entertain, educate, and enlighten...
Classic Programs
Classic Programs
If it's a classic story or a children's show, the Rainbow Puppets have it. Victor Herbert's "Toyland!" and Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." Mother Goose shares rhymes and stories like "The Three Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding Hood." And if you like Pirates and Mermaids... we have them, too.
STEM Programs
Classic Programs
The Rainbow Puppets are experts at taking the complicated and making it super-easy to understand. Our puppets help explain the complexity of the Amazon Rain Forest, the rise and fall of the Dinosaurs, the wonder of the Wright Brothers' first flight, the excitement of space travel and the delicacy of the Chesapeake Bay.
Character and Faith Programs
From the beginning, the Rainbow Puppet company has stressed the value and importance of every creature on the planet. Every person... every creature is unique and special. Our anti bullying program "Speak Out - The Search for Gold" has become the go-to resource for many schools. Then there are our classic tellings of the Noah and Jonah stories.
History Programs
Follow in the footsteps of historic figures through our interactive shows. Meet Abraham Lincoln, the Tuskegee Airmen, Patrick Henry, Pocahontas, and so many others.
Music and Video
Hear songs from the Rainbow Puppets, including David Messick's original compositions for the company. See our shows. And maybe download an album or get our latest cd.
About us
Take a look at our 40 years of children's programs. Then we hope you'll invite us to be a part of your next event.