The Children's Theatre News

The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present its 2017 - 2018 Main Stage Season:

The Carnegie is preparing to 'bare it all' with the 2017-18 Theatre Series opener, THE FULL MONTY, running weekends, August 12-27, 2017.

Shattered Globe Theatre has announced its 2017-18 Season, featuring three Chicago premiere productions!

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates 93 years with six productions. Read the article to learn more.

The Carnegie is preparing to 'bare it all' with the 2017-18 Theatre Series opener, THE FULL MONTY, running weekends, August 12-27, 2017.

The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical 'Hair', often hailed as the father of modern rock musicals, is up next at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre. Set for 6 performances, 'Hair' will be performed from July 21 through July 30, 2017 with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.

Brian Guehring, the Rose Theater Education Director and Playwright-inResidence has been named a recipient of the Children's Theatre Foundation of America's (CFTA) Corey Medallion Award. 

Playwrights Foundation's Board of Directors will announce the engagement of Neal Spinler as the 40-year old nonprofit arts organization's first executive Managing Director at the Festival's kick-off 40th Anniversary Celebration today Thursday, July 13th at 6:30PM on the historic Rooftop Terrace at 343 Sansome St, San Francisco.. Spinler will work alongside Artistic Director Amy Mueller to lead the acclaimed playwright development company, beginning in August following the 40th Anniversary Bay Area Playwrights Festival. The engagement culminates a multi-year strategic planning process and the organization's first capital campaign.

Are you ready for a drink...and an evening of live performance? Juniper Productions has commissioned four of Philadelphia's most innovative playwrights, Alisha Adams, Josh A. Campbell, Mark Costello, and Bill D'Agostino, to premiere sweet, savory, and spicy works as part of the company's inaugural theatrical experience, #CocktailPlays.

Providing children from the earliest age with access to high quality children's theatre while offering a dedicated space for under 10s and their families to relax is the mission of the Pleasance Kidzone. Started in 2009 at the Pleasance Courtyard as a way of supporting the children's theatre programme, the Kidzone has led to an explosion in children's activities at the Pleasance over the last nine years.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre (Betsy King Militello, Executive Director) is thrilled to announce the line-up of new musicals for their 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival will kick off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the line-up of new musicals for their 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival will kick off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

From timeless heroes to a trip to Narnia, Florida Studio Theatre is taking families on an original and engaging adventure into the world of Children's Theatre. Children's Theatre subscriptions are on sale for ONLY $20. Single tickets are $10. For more information on the full subscription packages please contact Box Office at 941-366-9000 or visit the Children's Theatre page online at www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce a special Autism-Friendly performance of its hit musical Mary Poppins today, June 23 at 1:30PM.

Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced today complete casting for the three exciting new productions that will comprise the company's 2017 Summer Festival, which will build on the company's commitment to producing masterpieces from the operatic cannon, important American works, and works in which dance plays an integral role. In addition, a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events will be presented from May 28th through July 16th at venues throughout the region.

Opera Saratoga's Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson announced today complete casting for the three exciting new productions that will comprise the company's 2017 Summer Festival, which will build on the company's commitment to producing masterpieces from the operatic cannon, important American works, and works in which dance plays an integral role. In addition, a wide variety of free and ticketed concert events will be presented from May 28th through July 16th at venues throughout the region.

BroadHollow Theatre Company presents the Children's Theatre in The Magic of Alexo at BroadHollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont (Inside the Elmont Memorial Library).

BroadHollow Theatre Company presents the Children's Theatre in Cinderella at BroadHollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont (Inside the Elmont Memorial Library).

BroadHollow Theatre Company presents the Children's Theatre in Madagascar a Musical Adventure at BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street, East Islip.

BroadHollow Theatre Company presents the Children's Theatre in Madagascar A Musical Adventure at BroadHollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont (Inside the Elmont Memorial Library).