(Courtesy of Kaufman Music Center) Kaufman Music Center presents “Shlemiel Crooks—A Musical”: A boy and his dog stop the ghost of Pharaoh from ruining Passover in this whimsical family musical based on the children’s books “Shlemiel Crooks” and “Chicken Bone Man” by Fair Lawn author Anna Olswanger. Narrated by Jerry, the family dog, and featuring a couple of dimwitted crooks named Burt and Ernie, this warm-hearted musical is about the importance of family loyalty and the need to follow your dreams.

Sunday, March 25, 11:00 a.m., $20. Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. Contact 212-501-3330 or bit.ly/MerkinShlemiel.