“The Joshua Show” aims to provoke joy in audiences of all ages by teaching valuable lessons about celebrating our differences, finding happiness in everyday life, and respecting honest feelings. It’s about friendship, confidence, and the value of being yourself. Mr. Nicholas, a sock puppet and Joshua’s soulmate, makes an unnerving self-discovery that causes him to spiral down a path of loneliness and hopeless despair. How do you cheer up when life gets you down? Find out in this whimsical production — presented by award-winning puppeteer and actor Joshua Holden — featuring multiple styles of puppetry, live music, physical comedy, and tap dancing. Suitable for ages five and over. Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, btwn. 94th and 95 Sts. Jan. 16, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., with the program runing about one hour. Tickets are $15 at symphonyspace.org. For priority seating and discounts for birthday parties and groups of 15 or more, call 212-864-1414, ext. 289.
