Past Children's Theater Shows

In this charming musical adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s book, Doctor John Dolittle—one very special physician with a deep understanding and love of animals—discovers that he is actually able to speak with them! ?Who would have believed that animals have their own side of things?? This revelation becomes the light that carries the good doctor from one adventure to the next. Traveling to Africa with Polynesia the Parrot, Gub-Gub the Pig, Jip the Dog, Dab-Dab the Duck, and Chee-Chee the Monkey, Doctor Dolittle goes on a quest to save the monkeys from a terrible plague. Along the way, this motley group narrowly escapes the Jolliginki, cannibals who want to serve them for dinner, and a band of misguided pirates who want to ransom them, while they discover wild, wonderful animals never seen before. Applying perseverance, patience, and creativity, as well as his unique ability to speak on behalf of all animals, Doctor Dolittle creates an ingenious solution that both protects the monkeys and also provides a new and better employment for the pirates and the Jolliginki.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

All the familiar characters (plus a few new ones) and all the fun of the ageless Brothers Grimm fairy tale are presented in this wonderful musical retelling. You’ll become reacquainted with lovely Princess Snow White, the handsome Prince, the evil Queen, the Magic Mirror, the seven mischievous Dwarfs—Sarge, Gabby, Gloomy Gus, Ticklish, Spritely, Snore, and Slowpoke—and also meet the hilarious Palace Cat and the Enchanted Vixen. Shiver and shake as the angry Queen transforms herself into a withered Crone so ugly she frightens herself! And don’t forget that poisonous apple waiting for our heroine! Laughter, excitement, magic, and music all combine to enchant and delight young and old alike!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving’s classic American tale comes to life in this exciting musical version. School teacher Ichabod Crane arrives in the farming community of Sleepy Hollow looking for a good life and a wealthy wife to supply it. Once he sets his eyes on the local beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, he’s sure his dream will come true. But Katrina already has a boyfriend—the boisterous Brom Bones—who’s extremely jealous. When Ichabod proposes to Katrina at a Halloween party, Brom boots him out to make his way home alone in a terrible storm. In the dark, there’s something shadowy and frightening that threatens Ichabod’s life—the Headless Horseman! Will poor Ichabod be able to outrun the galloping phantom as he flees Sleepy Hollow, never to return?

Beauty and the Beast

When a selfish prince rejects a powerful witch, he is cursed to be a “beast” until he learns to love. Years later, a poor widow plucks one of his forbidden roses. Though he sentences the woman to death, the Beast allows her to return home to say good-bye to her family. When her two distasteful daughters and greedy sons-in-law hear her “insane” story, they don’t believe her. However, the widow’s third daughter, Beauty, goes to the Beast and promises to stay with him if her mother’s life is spared. Beast immediately falls in love with Beauty, who is like a princess to him. But will Beauty learn to love the Beast? Find out in this poignant musical adaptation of a timeless tale of love, forgiveness, and redemption!

Cinderella's Glass Slipper

This magical musical will charm audiences of all ages. The story is timeless, but you’ll meet several new characters—the silly, conceited stepsisters Brunhilda and Cleopatra, a brave mouse and a hesitant cat, and the amazing Pumpkinhead who changes into Cinderella’s coach! Fairy Godmother has her hands full as she tutors a new apprentice, but she still has time to make Cinderella’s dream come true, sending her off to the palace to meet Prince Charming. As we know, she loses her glass slipper when she hastily leaves the Prince’s party just as the clock strikes midnight. After all the ladies of the kingdom get their chance to try on the crystal shoe, the prince finally finds the girl he is to marry. And of course they live happily ever after!

Seussical Jr

In this musical interweaving of beloved Dr. Seuss stories, the Cat in the Hat and a young boy embark on a journey of imagination involving many of the familiar Seuss characters. The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge—not only must he protect his tiny Whofriend Jojo and the whole town of Whoville from a world of naysayers and perils, but he must also guard an abandoned egg left to his care by the irresponsible and boredom-prone Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz, who believes Horton ignores her because of her small and uninteresting tail, never loses faith in him. When she rescues him from a circus cage and finds the whereabouts of hijacked Whoville, Horton finally notices that Gertrude is amazing and realizes she is his .one true friend in the universe.. As the show ends and all are once more happily united, the Cat in the Hat reminds us that we, too, can have wonderful adventures of the imagination: .If you open your mind, oh, the thinks you will find!.

Willy Wonka

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory comes to life in this lively musical adaptation. Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his own candy factory, announces that five lucky youngsters will be given a tour of the mysterious and magical factory—and one will win a lifetime supply of chocolate! When young Charlie Bucket discovers a Golden Ticket hidden inside his Wonka bar, he is invited to join the other children on the tour. Along the way, comical disasters befall each of his odious competitors. Will Charlie encounter a similar fate, or will he become the winner of Wonka’s wonderful chocolate grand prize?

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Tom Mizer, a young school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appears in the room and proceeds to show Tom how to win his students over with imagination and music. Through a variety of songs covering such diverse school subjects as math, science, history, and grammar, the Schoolhouse Rockers provide a hip, entertaining, and educational treat that proves to young and old alike that education can be as fun as you choose to make it.

Pocahontas

The .Wordspinner. and the rhythmic beat of tom-toms open and close this history-based musical for all age groups. Pocahontas is the daughter of the mighty Algonquin Chief Powhatan. While she delights in playing with Raven, Wolf and Squirrel, Pocahontas has also become friends with the English settlers who have come to her father’s territory to build a new home. When she discovers that the settlers are struggling with starvation and sickness, the Indian princess enlists Little Running Rabbit, Brave Eagle, Aunt Morning Star, Forest Spirits, and Mother Earth in her efforts to help them. Her remarkable compassion and courage even cause her warrior father to spare the life of one of the leaders of the English settlement. Filled with Native American lore and beautiful music, this play is true to the original legend.

Disney’s High School Musical Jr

On the first day after winter break, the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes of East High all look forward to the new year—and participating in the next school musical. In Ms. Darbus’ homeroom, Troy and Gabriella renew their friendship, but their cell phone conversation lands them in detention where they learn the fine art of .acting.. The next day, many of the school hopefuls strut their stuff at Ms. Darbus’ auditions. However, they’re no match for drama diva Sharpay and her brother Ryan. Troy and Gabriella arrive too late to audition, but Kelsi, the show’s composer, encourages them to sing anyway. Ms. Darbus overhears and gives them a callback, infuriating Sharpay who convinces Ms. Darbus to reschedule the callbacks to conflict with the science decathlon and championship game. While the Brainiacs and Jocks compete, Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished callback performance. After the competitions end, Troy and Gabriella rush to the theater—too late for their callback. The East High students arrive and rally behind them, persuading Ms. Darbus to relent. Troy and Gabriella sing their way into the lead roles and the whole school comes together as winners.

Dora the Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure

Join Nickelodeon TV’s famous Dora the Explorer, her buddy Boots the Monkey, and all their friends in this live musical “interactive adventure.” As Dora searches for a stolen chest of pirate treats on Treasure Island, you’ll help her navigate over Dancing Mountain and across the Silly Singing Bridge where a band of Pirate Piggies waits to confront her. Then, as the search continues, you’ll use your map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to help intrepid Dora surmount the island’s challenges and locate the treasure chest. Finally, with a hearty “Yo-ho-ho” to celebrate the find, Dora’s—and your own—pirate adventure comes to a happy and songful conclusion!

The Secret Garden

Adapted from the literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this delightful musical tells the story of Mary Lennox, the spunky orphan raised in India and sent to live in her uncle’s gloomy manor house in Victorian-era England. There she discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for many years. When Mary unlocks the garden and coaxes it back to life, she discovers that it has a wonderful, magical effect on everyone who enters it, allowing her to restore her invalid cousin Colin to health and to reunite him with his father. With its bright and upbeat musical score, this touching and nostalgic play is sure to be one of your family’s most memorable theater experiences!

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