IRVINGTON — The very popular Slightly Haunted Puppet show returns to the Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St., on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)Representing three generations of puppeteers, The Melchior Marionettes have been a favorite for over 50 years. For the eighteenth year these magical puppets will be entertaining both young and old Irvingtonians during Halloween. The Halloween program features beautiful hand-crafted and costumed marionettes performing in full view of the audience. The cast includes dancing ghosts and skeletons, a juggling scarecrow, and Esmerelda the witch, while Dracula welcomes visitors from a second story ghost house.
Since 1952, they have been performing throughout the US Midwest, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Most recently, they performed in Shanghai, China, at Century Park for their National Day Celebration. This show has been an extremely popular event for children and there will likely be a large crowd, so get there early for a seat. Admission is free.