Pansy the Poodle and Poodleful! a hit at Lexington Children’s Theatre

Pansy the Poodle played to a packed crowd for a limited run at the Lexington Children’s Theatre on March 2. The musical, based on Cynthia Bardes’ Pansy the Poodle picture book series, has shown in various stages in Florida and New York and made its debut in Kentucky to much applause. Poodleful will return to […]

Author Cynthia Bardes Launches Book Tour | Pansy In New York

Pansy the Poodle picture book series author Cynthia Bardes is appearing in exclusive book signings and engagemens across the eastern seaboard this upcoming month- be sure to see if she and Pansy the Poodle are coming to a store near you!   POODLEFUL! the Musical Lexington Children’s Theater Lexington, Kentucky March 2, 2017 Riverside Theatre […]

Poodleful Returns To Riverside Theatre

Poodleful! the Musical returns to the Riverside Theatre stage for a limited engagement on March 10 and 11. Perfect for audiences young and old, Poodleful! spins the story made popular by author Cynthia Bardes’ Pansy at the Palace, the first book in a four-part series about a crime-solving poodle, and her best friend Avery.  In […]

Pansy the Poodle Author Cynthia Bardes on PIX11 News | Video

Pansy the Poodle author and renaissance woman, Cynthia Bardes sat down recently on with Marvin Scott of PIX 11 In New York, to discuss her fourth book in the Pansy the Poodle picture book series. The duo talked about the origins of the book series, the way that Bardes and illustrator Virginia Best wonderfully captured the […]

Riverside Theatre to host Poodleful! Character Breakfast | January 30, 2016

Riverside Children’s Theatre is proud to present themed Character Breakfasts throughout the year, recommended for families with children ages 3-12 (under age 3 may be admitted with a non-food ticket). Enjoy a fun-filled catered breakfast complete with music and entertainment by characters from Riverside Children’s Theatre’s productions. Get autographs, take photos and make fantastic memories. […]

Poodleful! The Musical Returns To Stage | February 6-7, 2015

Following a successful debut in late 2015, “Poodleful! The Musical” returns to the stage of Riverside Theatre this February 6 and 7 – perfect for children ages 3 through 10, the Riverside Theatrical produced pieces is based on the Pansy the Poodle series by Cynthia Bardes. “Fresh, fun and clever. Poodleful was a delightful way […]

Poodleful: Riverside’s season opener; folk art at museum | Vero Beach 32963

Excerpt from October 22, 2015 edition of Vero Beach 32063  by Michelle Genz …in September patrons got a taste of Salisbury’s remarkable talent with the premier of the children’s musical he and Riverside music director Ken Clifton created together. “Poodleful,” based on the first in a series of children’s books by Cynthia Bardes, was as […]

Poodleful Review

LISA ANGELL – MINI REVIEW OF “POODLEFUL!” Riverside Theatre This playful and visually stylish musical for children and their families, reminds us again and again “You’re never too small to make a difference.”  That’s certainly true for the tiny chocolate poodle Pansy who begins the story in the San Francisco animal shelter, dreaming about a […]

Behind The Curtain: Poodleful the Musical Clips

Watch clips from the POODLEFUL Dress Rehearsal in this BackstagePass Video short from Riverside Theatricals. This professional series family musical debuted onstage in Vero Beach with  performances following in select cities. You’re never too small to make a difference! Pansy is a poodle in waiting, determined to find the perfect person to adopt her. When […]