Musical vegetables, opera singers from another planet and “Pied Piper of children's music” Tom Chapin are part of the 16-event line-up for the 2001-2002 Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series at Playhouse in the Park.

        All performances are at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 2 p.m. in the Rosenthal Plaza that connects the Playhouse theaters, unless otherwise noted.

        The schedule:

        Oct. 20 — The Jack Sprat Low Fat World Tour, a rock 'n' roll musical about food and health.

        Oct. 27 — Tom Chapin, a three-time Grammy nominee and called “the best family artist around” by Billboard magazine. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. only in the Marx Theatre.

        Nov. 3 — Echoes of Earth and Sky: A Journey into Native American Dance, Song and Storytelling

        Nov. 10 — Peter and the Wolf and Other Musical Stories featuring Quintessence Woodwind Quintet.

        Nov. 17 — The Wild, Wild Word Show, featuring storyteller and hammer dulcimer virtuoso Malcolm Dalglish.

        Jan. 12 — Mask Messenger by The Faustwork Mask Theater uses more than 20 masks in a mix of monologue, physical comedy and theater.

        Jan. 19 — Storyland features storyteller David Novak and his comic spin on some classic fairy tales.

        Jan. 26 — Andes Mata, four brothers who are natives of the Ecuadorian Andes, use more than 35 traditional instruments to bring the prehistoric music to life.

        Feb. 2 — Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre perform Nigerian dances, songs and drumming techniques.

        Feb. 9 — The Maestro featuring Mark Jester combines mime and musical mayhem.

        Feb. 23 — Earth Tales: Stories of Our Planet features Next Gen favorite Lu Ann Adams with a new collection of stories.

        March 2 — A Bride from Pluto stars Cincinnati Opera Outreach Ensemble in a musical story about a spoiled young man who discovers a spaceship in his back yard.

        March 9 — On the Move brings juggler and movement artist Peter Davison back to the Playhouse.

        March 16 — Prairie Orchid: Folk Music for Families features Sarah Goslee Reed and Lisa Hill in a concert of folk, bluegrass and country-flavored songs.

        April 6 — A Web of Tales features Ugandian Namu Lwanga weaving together music, dance and lots of audience participation.

        April 20 — Aesop's Fables featuring the Lexington Children's Theatre.

        Performances last 40-60 minutes and are appropriate for ages 5 or 6 and up. Tickets are $4 for 18 and under and $5 for adults.

        Tickets go on sale Friday. For reservations, information or a brochure call the Playhouse box office at 421-3888 or (800) 582-3208.

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