A new twist on the classic ‘Peter and the Wolf’

It’s a new season of family classics at On Stage at Kingsborough. “Petra and the Wolf” premiers Nov. 5.

Lionheart Youth Theatre company presents “Petra and the Wolf,” a captivating performance inspired by the Prokofiev classic “Peter and the Wolf”.

Featuring large-scale puppetry and live music, meet the granddaughter of the fabled Peter, the mischievous but fearless Petra, whose adventures become a showcase of bravery and compassion after a wolf threatens her home. Meet and greet the cast post-show.

For children or the young at heart.

“Petra and the Wolf,” Nov. 5 at 2 pm; all tickets $12.

On Stage at Kingsborough [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Oxford Street in Manhattan Beach; (718) 368–5596;www.onstageatkingsborough.org]

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