Barbara Zinn News

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.

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 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!

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.

Bill Bowers stars in New York City Children's Theater's latest family production: The Traveler!

New York City Children’s Theater will present their first virtual Gala - Kaleidoscope - to celebrate their 24th year and continue to build awareness and amplify their mission that promotes children’s literacy and social development through professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs. 

This holiday season, NYCCT will present My First Nutcracker filmed live at Theatre Row, and streamed directly into your home with live special events! In My First Nutcracker, join Clara and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king.

Through a year of challenges, the award-winning New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) happily announces its 24th season to premiere, a mix of live digital productions as well as filmed performances of NYCCT productions.

On Tuesday, May 19, presenters Charles Bush and Julie Halston, along with OBA President Peter Breger, announced the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance. The Off Broadway Alliance plans on celebrating this year's winners with a reception this Fall.

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

In response to COVID-19, Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF has reshuffled and updated its upcoming season.

Michael Musto, joined the Off Broadway Alliance's Nominating Committee this morning and announced this season's Off Broadway Alliance Award nominees.

Abingdon Theatre Company will present a reading of Talk to Me, a new musical with book and lyrics by Charlie Sohne, music by Tim Rosser, music direction by Paul Staroba and direction by Joe Barros. Jenn Colella will lead the cast, alongside Zachary Noah Piser (Dear Evan Hansen), Troy Iwata (Be More Chill), and Brynn Williams (Spongebob Squarepants).

The brilliant, new children's musical, Interstellar Cinderella produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, runs from April 9 - May 2, 2020. Based on the book by Deborah Underwood, this musical features music and lyrics by Laurie Berkner and book by Barbara Zinn Krieger.

On Friday, November 8 and Sunday, November 10, the German Forum presents Victoria Bond's acclaimed opera about Clara Schumann, performed in concert. Clara will be performed at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th St., New York, NY 10025) on November 8 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 and are available at this link.

This past Tuesday, April 23rd New York City Children's Theater hosted their Annual Gala at The Edison Ballroom, 240 W. 47th Street, New York City.

In its 22nd season, New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) will premiere three theater productions for families that celebrate the power of imagination.

Last week nearly 200 guests filled The Edison Ballroom to honor supporters of theater and arts education at New York City Children's Theater 2018 Gala on Tuesday, April 17th. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and live performances by Tony award-nominated Anika Larsen (who also hosted the evening) with her talented husband Freddie Maxwell as accompaniment, iTheatrics ensemble (our youngest performers) and soloist Lizzette Cruz.

The award-winning theater company and arts education organization New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) presents its 21st season. NYCCT offers one of the most affordable theater memberships in New York City and offers productions appropriate for children of all ages.

After the spring rain ended, New York City Children's Theater 2017 Gala began in the heart of Greenwich Village at Manhattan Penthouse. Scroll down for photos!