This event is in the past.It took place on February 12, 2026 at Michigan Theater.




Basil Twist turns simple materials into theatrical magic. The MacArthur-winning puppeteer, trained at France's elite École Supérieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette, pulls back the curtain on a career spanning Broadway, opera houses, and international stages.
Visual storytelling
Masterclass talk
Free event
Broadway pedigree
Tips
🏛️Historic 1920s theater with stunning architecture
🎟️Free admission
🍫Designed puppetry for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway
Basil Twist: The Alchemy of Puppetry
Old Fourth Ward




Basil Twist turns simple materials into theatrical magic. The MacArthur-winning puppeteer, trained at France's elite École Supérieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette, pulls back the curtain on a career spanning Broadway, opera houses, and international stages.
Visual storytelling
Masterclass talk
Free event
Broadway pedigree
Tips
🏛️Historic 1920s theater with stunning architecture
🎟️Free admission
🍫Designed puppetry for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway
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