Lyle the Crocodile - Sensory Friendly Performance

What is a Sensory Friendly Performance?

Sensory-friendly are relaxed performances designed to be welcoming and inclusive for families of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders or other conditions.

Some performance elements have been changed to accommodate the needs of individuals who are sensitive to over-stimulation that might happen during a fully staged production. This includes softened lighting effects, lowering sound levels, and a reduction of sudden movements. Lights are kept higher in the theatre so audience members can see each other. Audience members are free to come and go if need be and there is a “safe room” available during the performance.

When Joshua and the Primm family move to East 88th Street in New York City, they find a surprise guest in their new home’s bathtub - one friendly crocodile named Lyle.

He’s different, and he’s a crocodile, but the neighbors in the building begin to love him. Well, except for Mr. Grumps who would rather Lyle be at the zoo for the safety of his kitty, Loretta. But when Lyle the Crocodile saves the day, even Mr. Grumps must look past his fear of those who are different and begin to appreciate Lyle for just what he is - one friendly, tap-dancing crocodile.

Based on the Lyle, Lyle the Crocodile and The House on East 88th Street books by Bernard Waber, this delightful story was adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling. This Theatre For Young Audiences production is a musical recommended for grades K-5 and teaches about examining our assumptions and embracing what makes each of us unique.

Performance Schedule and Details

Doors open at 9:30 AM

Show starts at 10 AM with no intermission

Immediately following the performance there will be a 15-20 minute Peek into Production, led by the actors to learn about the makings of the show.

Lyle the Crocodile is a part of our Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Program. To learn more about this program or field trips click below.

Theatre for Young Audiences

Event Accessibility

This performance is for everyone! ADA seating options are available for this performance. If you require special seating, please contact the Box Office at 720-898-7200x1, or please enter those needs in the notes field on the checkout screen.

If you require an additional access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Box Office at info@arvadacenter.org. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your earliest convenience.

We will have Sensory Guides that help make EVERY performance accessible to ALL audience members. Sensory resources such as noise-reducing headphones, ear plugs, weighted blankets, and hand-held fidgets are also available for every TYA performance. Audio Description is also available for any TYA performance, upon advanced request.