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Exclusive Photos: New York City Children’s Theater’s MY FIRST NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater is continuing its 29th season with  MY FIRST NUTCRACKER, a holiday classic reimagined for ages 3 to 8 to provide family entertainment in a  50-minute holiday show. See photos!

MY FIRST NUTCRACKER Comes to the New York City Children's Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater will continue its 29th season with  MY FIRST NUTCRACKER, a holiday classic reimagined for ages 3 to 8 to provide family entertainment in a  50-minute holiday show.

New York Children's Theater Unveils 29th Season Featuring 5 Borough Tour and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

New York City Children’s Theater has revealed its 29th season with a five-borough tour “Theater for the Very Young” production, FOREST OF FEELINGS, and more. See the full season here!

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!

Anika Larsen, Kerry Butler, Andre Ward, Telly Leung and More To Appear At NYC Children's Theater Spring Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

New York City Children's Theater has announced its 2025 Spring Benefit at the iconic four-story Museum of Broadway—a unique venue showcasing the history and future of Broadway. 

New York City Children's Theater Reveals its 28th Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

New York City Children’s Theater will launch its highly anticipated 28th season soon. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 28, 2024

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

New York City Children's Theater To Host 2024 Gala LIGHT THE LIGHTS: BROADWAY CELEBRATES NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.

New York City Children's Theater to Present World Premiere of PINOCCHIO at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

New York City Children’s Theater will present the world premiere of PINOCCHIO, a dance/theater production at Theatre Row. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Children's Theater's Holiday Tradition MY FIRST NUTCRACKER to Return To Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

New York City Children’s Theater presents My First Nutcracker, an interactive adaptation of the holiday classic. Join Clara-Marie on her brave and imaginative journey. Suitable for ages 3-8. Visit nycchildrenstheater.org for more info.

New York City Children's Theater Reveals 27th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

New York City Children's Theater's (NYCCT) season will include two world premiere productions and the return of their hit holiday dance/theater production! Learn more about the season lineup here!

New York City Children's Theater to Premiere FISH IN A TREE - A New Play With Music, At Theatre Row This March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

On March 18th, 2023, New York City Children's Theater will premiere their new show Fish in a Tree directed by Sammy Lopez and Melissa Jessel.

Cathy Hung Named Executive Director Of New York City Children's Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

The Board of Directors of New York City Children's Theater has announced the appointment of Cathy Hung as their new Executive Director.

MY FIRST NUTCRACKER To Return To Theatre Row This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2022

On December 3, 2022, New York City Children's Theater hit holiday production, My First Nutcracker will return live to Theatre Row for the first time since 2019.

Special Offer: MY FIRST NUTCRACKER at Theatre 3 @ Theatre Row
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 11, 2022

Special Offer: Celebrate the Holidays with New York City Children's Theater's hit show My First Nutcracker!

New York City Children's Theater Announces 26th Season Featuring MY FIRST NUTCRACKER & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2022

New York City Children's Theater's 26th season will include premiere performances of The Adventures of Honey and Leon: The Musical, My First Nutcracker, and Fish in A Tree!

New York City Children's Theater's MY FIRST NUTCRACKER Is Now Streaming
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021

This December, NYCCT will stream a filmed production of their hit holiday show, My First Nutcracker. Recorded live at Theatre Row, My First Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king.

New York City Children's Theater Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary Season With Free Outdoor Cabaret
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021

This new, hour long show - NYCCT's Storyland Cabaret - kicks off NYCCT's 25th anniversary season, and will be comprised of musical numbers dating back to the company's beginnings in 1996 when it first produced work for family audiences under the name Making Books Sing at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre in Union Square.

New York City Children's Theater Announces 25th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2021

New York City Children's Theater has announced its 2021-2022 season programming. Kicking off the season on September 18th is NYCCT's 25th Anniversary Storyland Cabaret, an outdoor concert touring the five boroughs and free for family audiences!

Anika Larsen Joins the Board of Directors of New York City Children's Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Last month, Anika Larsen and Sammy Lopez collaborated with New York City Children's Theater to create a special recorded 'front porch' performance of the song 'Count on Me' by Bruno Mars for Kaleidoscope 2021 - a filmed celebration of their work.