About the Theatre
As the oldest professional theatre for young audiences in the country, TCT has created lifelong memories for children and families for more than a century. The Taft Theatre has been home to TCT’s MainStage productions for 52 years but comes with challenges. TCT has explored several other space options, but ultimately all roads lead back to our original performance home – The Emery Theater.
$50 million has been raised to date including Federal Historic and New Markets Tax Credits allocations.
On December 22, 2023 TCT officially purchased the Emery Theater, breathing new life into the Emery, preserving its rich history while ushering in a new era.
Make a one-time gift here, or for a multi-year commitment, please contact Anne Venters at 513-569-8080 x22.
Upcoming Shows
In the winter of 2026, one of the most beloved children’s book series of all-time jumps from the page to the stage! Diary of a Wimpy...
In the winter of 2026, one of the most beloved children's book series of all-time jumps from the page to the stage! Diary of a...
Closing out TCT's 25-26 season at The Emery Theater is the stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks' most legendary films. TCT is elated to present...
The Emery Theater will reopen in October 2025, marking a significant milestone for The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) after extensive renovations. With support from...
by Kristen Wooten - March 05, 2026
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Past Shows
During the holiday season, TCT is bringing back one of the company's most popular productions in its 105-year history with a show that is sweeter...
Kicking off the season and the return to The Emery Theater, TCT will present the one-hour "youth edition" of Frank L. Baum's timeless classic, The...
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati presents a Youth Edition of the classic story that follows Dorothy's journey through the magical land of Oz. Audiences will...
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat from February 15 to 24, 2025, at the Taft Theatre. Bob Herzog...
Explore the big blue world with this lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film!Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the...
This magical musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein will feature a BIPOC creative team, and diversity will be celebrated as your favorite characters show us “Impossible”...
Narnia The Musical tells of four English schoolchildren – brothers and sisters – sent away from London during World War II to stay in the...
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their...
To close out the season, DISNEY'S MOANA JR. will take the Taft Theatre stage. You won't want to miss the thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story...
TCT will present a world premiere adaptation of The Frog Prince fairy tale in PRINCESS & FROG. When a beautiful, but spoiled, princess meets a...
The beloved television special soars off the screen in this musical adaptation. Filled with your favorite characters and holiday songs, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR....
Go on an adventure with Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil as they start...
Like an emerald, this precious Broadway gem infuses L. Frank Baums The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul...
Broadways biggest little hero, Matilda, is an extraordinary little girl with a vivid imagination. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda is armed with astonishing wit,...
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santas bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that...
Bring the past to the present and change the future with this one-woman interactive storytelling experience. Uncover the truth about America’s 200-year-old struggle with slavery...
Girls are so often stereotyped, but Jacqueline will climb to great lengths to prove them all wrong! One upon a time, Jacqueline had a brother...
Back by popular demand! Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., really? Martin’s Dream answers this question and more as it brings this historical figure...
The classic fairy tale of “Rapunzel” comes to life in an exciting world-premiere musical adaptation adventure featuring everyone’s favorite long-locked lady in a tower. But...
Margery Williams award-winning classic tale of a stuffed toy rabbit made real by a childs enduring love is retold in a modern and delightfully electric...
In this musical adaptation of everyones favorite sarcastic tubby tabby, Garfield awakens to find his birthday the most important day of the year has fallen...
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