Lilypad Puppet Theatre produces an annual Crankie Cabaret in the Fall. We bring together artists, puppeteers, storytellers & musicians for this fabulous weekend variety show.
The next Crankie Cabaret will be on Nov 14-16 2025 at The Cherry (102 Cherry Street, Ithaca) Details TBA!
***Buy your ticket as a Supporter*** and get a chance to win a free one night stay at the fabulous Argos Inn! Argos Inn is a beautifully restored, LEED certified, historic mansion in downtown Ithaca. It houses thirteen boutique hotel rooms and two unique craft cocktails bars. (Note: The one night stay is for Sunday – Thursday nights only.) Valued at $200+ The Argos Inn offers a touch of the exotic, that magical feeling of being in a far off place with all the comforts of home.
“A delightful, interesting, entertaining and life affirming performance. Loved every minute of it.” – Hilby the German Juggling Boy on the Crankie Cabaret.
2025 PERFORMERS:
Mike Chen with Mall of Death
Julie Glanville
Anne Miller with A Vietnamese Folk Tale
SingTrece & Sir Kenneth McLaurin
Julian Plum & Mads Ziomek
Heaven on Earth by izaq charp and Marina Gershon.