THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM and More Set for Florida Theatre 2026-2027 Theatreworks Season
The Jacksonville venue's 49th Theatreworks season includes PETE THE CAT and DOKTOR KABOOM! for school-age children.
Florida Theatre has announced the 49th season of its Theatreworks series, featuring touring children’s theatre productions and educational performances for school groups, homeschoolers, and individual attendees.
Founded in 1979, Theatreworks merged with the Florida Theatre in 2019 and continues its mission of presenting curriculum-connected arts programming for young audiences across the First Coast.
PETE THE CAT
October 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: PK–3
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships and Family
DOKTOR KABOOM! LOOK OUT SCIENCE IS COMING!
November 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: 3–8
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Theme: Science
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE STUDIO COMPANY
November 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: All Ages
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Theme: Dance
FROSTY: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
November 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: 1–5
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication and Language Arts, Music, Relationships and Family
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
January 21, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: K–5
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: School, Family, Forgiveness, Teamwork, Science, Space, Social Studies
STEP AFRIKA
January 25, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: All Ages
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication and Language Arts, Music, Dance
PETER PAN
January 28, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: K–5
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships and Family
MEET DR. KING
February 16, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: K–5
Run Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Social Studies, Theatre
BILL BLAGG'S THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC
February 22, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: 1–5
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Scientific Method, Mirrors/Light Reflection/Refraction, Physical Properties, Physical Changes, Perspective, Magnetism, Theatre/Drama, Problem Solving, States of Matter, The Water Cycle
YAMATO DRUM
March 1, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: All Ages
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Multi-Cultural, Music
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!
March 25, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: PK–2
Run Time: 60 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Communication and Language Arts, Music, Literature-Based, Relationships and Family, Creativity, Teamwork, Friendship
CAT KID COMIC CLUB, THE MUSICAL
April 22, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Grades: 1–5
Run Time: 65 minutes
Curriculum Themes: Teamwork, Friendship, Imagination, Writing, Creating
Ticket Information
Individual tickets may be purchased through the Florida Theatre box office or online through each event page. School reservations are also available through the Theatreworks program.
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