‘The History Mystery’: A musical time-travel adventure

Have you ever wondered what the famous, and not-so-famous, were like as children? In “The History Mystery,” running now through Feb. 20 at TADA Youth Theater, you will find out.

“The History Mystery” is a musical time travel adventure in which the cast will take you back in time to meet famous and not-so-famous people — including Eleanor Roosevelt, Ben Franklin, the Wright brothers, and many more — as kids before they went on to change the world.

The show was specifically chosen because its message is even more relevant today! It’s up to you and me to make history. Performance is under one hour and is suggested for families with children 3 years and older.

“The History Mystery,” Friday, 7 pm; Saturday, 2 and 4 pm; and Sundays noon and 2 pm, now through Feb. 20. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults.

TADA! Youth Theater [15 W. 28th St. between Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Nomad, (212) 252–1619 X 4; www.tadatheater.com].

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